COLUMBI
THEOLOGICAL
E M I NARY
Decatur, Georgia
1990-1991 Catalog
COLUMBIA
THEOLOGICAL
SEMI NARY
701 Columbia Drive
Box 520
Decatur, Georgia 30031
Nonprofit Organization
U.S. postage paid
at Decatur, Georgia 30031-0520
Columbia Theological Seminary is a seminary of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
controlled through a Board of Directors. It is an accredited member of the Association
of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome 1
Columbia Seminary - Purpose, Role, History, and Location 2
Admissions Information 6
Academic Information 9
Basic Degrees 9
Advanced Degrees 17
Continuing Education 23
Lay Institute of Faith and Life 23
Asian Ministries Center 24
Related Academic Programs 24
Special Emphases 26
Support Facilities 29
Curriculum and Courses 31
Academic Notes 77
Awards and Scholarships 82
Student Information 86
Student Organizations and Activities 91
Support of Columbia 93
Board of Directors 94
Administration 96
Faculty 99
Students 108
Calendar 145
Index 147
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WELCOME TO COLUMBIA
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
A Seminary of Uncommon Quality
That's Columbia.
- a quality faculty with superb scholarly competence, a passion for
teaching, a strong commitment to the church, and a pastoral concern for
students.
- a quality student body with an eagerness to learn and a desire to
become faithful and effective leaders in the church.
- a quality curriculum combining basic traditional disciplines with
exciting and creative innovations - all designed to prepare men and women
for ministry.
- a quality program of continuing education designed to help min-
isters and laity keep growing in their understanding of the faith and in-
crease their competence in ministry.
- a quality administrative team dedicated to high standards of ex-
cellence in providing support for the teaching ministry of the seminary.
I'm sure you'll find that reflected in the pages of this catalog, but
even more, you'll find it when you visit our campus and talk with members
of the Columbia community. A warm welcome and a stimulating challenge
await you.
Douglas W. Oldenburg
President
COLUMBIA SEMINARY
PURPOSE
The purpose of Columbia Seminary is to
educate qualified men and women for the ordained ministry and for
other forms of ministry,
assist in continuing personal and professional growth and development,
serve as a theological resource for clergy and laity.
The seminary seeks to prepare the people of God to bear witness to
the creative power, redemptive promises, reconciling love, and transform-
ing justice of God. This purpose will be fulfilled as the faculty and admin-
istration of the seminary are faithful and obedient to Jesus Christ, the living
Lord, as he is known from the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments
and witnessed to in the confessions of the Reformed tradition.
In regard to race, ethnic and national origin, age, gender, and physical
impairment, Columbia Seminary seeks to be intentionally inclusive in its
student body, faculty, staff, language, books and other educational ma-
terials, as well as in the community and worship life of the seminary. We
understand this to be a proper response to the justice commanded by Jesus
Christ.
ROLE
The task of the seminary is to enable ministers and lay leaders thankfully
and obediently to recognize — and help the church to recognize — the pres-
ence of the living God who continues to work in and through changing
circumstances and to proclaim God's kingdom of love and justice. The
seminary will fulfill this task in the following ways:
1. In ministering to the church in our nation by helping ministers to
understand compassionately the feelings of loss and threat with
which many church members face the changing world and by equip-
ping ministers to enable church members to see how the work of
God's love and justice in other parts of the world benefits them,
too, and how they may face both the dangers and the possibilities
of a changing world with openness and hope.
2. In training for discipleship in a changing world ministers equipped
to help the church become a community of faithful and obedient
disciples, who, grounded in an understanding of the Scriptures,
have the courage and hope — and realistic and effective programs
and strategies — to join the world-transforming work of God.
3. In preparing ministers and lay leaders to be models of faithful,
obedient Christian life in the context of all the problems and pos-
sibilities of our changing world.
4. In providing increased resources for dialogue with secular disci-
plines, since ministers increasingly need to be conversant with sec-
ular disciplines to deal with the theological and ethical questions
they raise;
dialogue with other Christian traditions since ministers need to
understand and learn from other Christian traditions as well as from
the unique contribution their own tradition offers to the ecumenical
church;
dialogue with other religions since ministers need to understand
what their non-Christian neighbors believe and be able, without
compromising their Christian faith, to enter into open conversation
with them.
5. In implementing a structured program of continuing education that
provides a solid base for equipping ministers and lay people to
bring the abiding truth of Christian tradition to bear on new times,
places, and situations.
6. In identifying, in partnership with the governing bodies and other
church agencies, areas where there is need for specialized education
to equip ministers and lay people for particular forms of ministry.
Some of these may be the traditional forms of youth work, music,
evangelism, stewardship, or overseas mission; other needs may
arise from particular issues, such as economic justice, peacemaking,
or medical ethics.
7. In cooperating with the church's governing bodies by supple-
menting the work of the congregations training lay leaders for their
responsibilities in their particular congregations and assisting in-
dividuals who wish to grow in faith.
8. In developing research and resource facilities that use the latest
forms of media.
9. In using joint ecumenical resources, such as the Atlanta Theological
Association, the University Center of Georgia, and overseas
churches and institutions, to provide students with ecumenical dia-
logue and experiences.
HISTORY
The first permanent location of the seminary was in Columbia, South
Carolina, in 1828, a principal cultural, intellectual, and population center
of the Southeast.
The first idea of a theological school for the South was planted by the
Presbytery of Hopewell (Georgia) as early as 1817, but it was not until 1824
that a constitution for "The Classical, Scientific, and Theological Institution
of the South" was adopted by the Presbytery of South Carolina, and the
members of the presbytery were authorized to act as the Board of Trustees
for that institution.
In 1827 the Board recommended to the Synod that the constitution be
altered to make the institution solely a theological seminary. (There had
been great opposition to the proposed literary department being in com-
petition with the College of South Carolina.) The official name of the sem-
inary became The Theological Seminary of the Synod of South Carolina
and Georgia; it soon became known as Columbia Theological Seminary —
a name which was accepted as permanent in 1925. The revised constitution
was adopted by the synod in 1828, and it was resolved to get the seminary
into operation immediately.
The Reverend Thomas Goulding, pastor of the Presbyterian Church in
Lexington, Georgia, was elected the first Professor of Theology in December
of 1828, and he gathered five students for instruction in the manse. Fol-
lowing completion of arrangements in Columbia, South Carolina, they
moved to a campus there in January of 1830.
That same year, the Reverend George Howe, a New Englander, was
elected by the synod as instructor in languages. The following year he
became Professor of Biblical Literature, and, shortly, librarian, overseeing
the growth of the seminary's library from the original 300 books collected
by the presbyteries in 1829 to more than 3,000 by 1836. Dr. Howe also
organized the first curriculum for the seminary, apparently modeling it
after those of Princeton Seminary and Andover Theological Seminary. He
served nearly 50 years until his death in 1883.
In 1857 the Synod of Alabama adopted the seminary as "our own,
placing its name among those of the institutions which we call 'ours/ and
which we are to cherish and care for, support, help, and encourage as our
own." Florida (as part of the Synod of South Georgia and Florida) joined
in 1884, with Mississippi completing the five-synod structure in 1925.
Among the buildings on the Columbia campus was the little chapel —
formerly a carriage house — where Woodrow Wilson was to be "reborn
for eternity," and where the Book of Church Order (Presbyterian Church
U.S.) was written.
By the 1920s, the population of the Southeast — and of Presbyterians
in the area — was shifting, and the centers of influence were moving with
it. Atlanta had been a transportation center since the 1880s, and was de-
veloping as a commercial, industrial, and also an educational and cultural
center. Certain Atlanta Presbyterians and leaders of the seminary were
convinced of the city's leadership of the New South and its advantages for
the seminary — and of the seminary for the city. In 1924, the Board of
Directors agreed (after two previous refusals in 1887 and 1904), and the
decision was made to move to Atlanta, if a campaign for the new facilities
and endowment could be successfully completed in the Synod of Georgia.
Launched in 1925, the campaign had a goal of $500,000 which was promptly
subscribed. In that success the cooperation of the city's 14,193 Presbyterians
in the 74 churches played the determining part.
The move of the seminary from Columbia, South Carolina, to Decatur,
Georgia, was guided by Richard T. Gillespie, who served as president from
1925 to 1930. He provided the leadership which led to the development of
the new facilities.
In 1927 the seminary transferred its Columbia traditions and ministry,
its students and faculty, and its books and equipment to a 57-acre Decatur,
Georgia, site on the outskirts of Atlanta, joining Candler School of Theology
and another 11 of the current 23 institutions of higher education in the
greater Atlanta area.
The early years in Decatur were difficult ones for Columbia. For a time,
especially with the coming of the Great Depression, the future of the in-
stitution seemed uncertain. In 1932, however, Dr. J. McDowell Richards
was elected president. Under his able leadership, the seminary experienced
its greatest growth. The endowment was increased by over five million
dollars. The present library, Richards Center, Florida Hall, three student
apartment buildings, and 13 faculty homes were built. The faculty was
increased from six to 21 full-time members, and the student body quad-
rupled. Following President Richards7 retirement, Dr. C. Benton Kline
served as president from 1971 until the end of 1975, when he resigned to
return to active teaching. Dr. J. Davison Philips, pastor of the Decatur
Presbyterian Church, assumed the presidency on January 1, 1976, and
retired exactly 11 years later.
Until June 1983 Columbia Seminary was an instrument of the Presby-
terian Church U.S. but with special relationship to the Synods of Florida,
Mid-South and Southeast. The Plan of Government, under which the semi-
nary operates, defines the rights and responsibilities of both the seminary
and the synods. In June 1983 Columbia became a seminary in the reunited
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Its synod ties are with the newly established
synods of South Atlantic and Living Waters.
On January 1, 1987, Douglas Oldenburg, pastor of the Covenant Pres-
byterian Church in Charlotte, NC, became the seventh president.
LOCATION
Columbia Seminary is situated on a gently-rolling, wooded site in sur-
burban Atlanta. On its spacious 57-acre campus are Campbell Hall, the
school's academic and administrative center, as well as the library, student
center, dormitories, apartments, faculty homes, and recreational facilities.
A continuing education center was completed early in 1989.
Nearby is the eastern terminus of the metropolitan area's rapid transit
system, MARTA, which serves as a gateway to the sights and sounds of
the capital city of the Southeast. Atlanta offers Columbia's students a va-
riety of cultural, artistic, intellectual and athletic opportunities.
The seminary's setting also provides a wide range of opportunities for
participation in the ongoing life of the church. Greater Atlanta Presbytery
is composed of 116 congregations with more than 45,000 members.
Finally, the metropolitan area functions as an invaluable learning lab-
oratory for the seminary community. It offers students a broad range of
options for contextual learning as well as supervised ministry and clinical
pastoral education placements.
ADMISSIONS
INFORMATION
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE FOR REGULAR DEGREE STUDENTS
Students desiring admission to basic degree programs or special pro-
grams should request an application from the Office of Admissions. In
addition to the completed application form, a student must furnish tran-
scripts, references, and a letter of endorsement from one's home church.
Test scores from the Graduate Record Examinations General Test may also
be requested. An interview with a member of the Admissions Committee
is required. This interview is best done on campus.
Due to the sequential nature of required courses, no applicants will be
admitted to basic degree programs other than in July or September except
by action of the faculty.
Students admitted to the seminary will be provided a health form to
be filled out by a physician and an application for seminary housing.
Certain students are required to have a reading knowledge of Greek.
(See page 77 for details.) Such students who request permission to begin
without the Greek requirement can only be admitted by special action of
the faculty, and this may involve additional semesters in residence. An
entering student who has not completed the Greek language requirement
may be denied admission or placed on probation.
Students desiring admission to an advanced degree program may secure
applications from the Director of Advanced Studies. Ordinarily, a basic
divinity degree is required for entrance into the Master of Theology, the
Doctor of Ministry, or the Doctor of Sacred Theology programs.
Specific admissions requirements for each degree are found below in
the Academic Information Section.
SPECIAL, UNCLASSIFIED, AND OCCASIONAL STUDENTS
Students meeting requirements for admission to the basic degree pro-
gram but not wishing to work toward a degree may be admitted as special
students to take courses for credit. Their program of study must be ap-
proved by the Dean of Faculty.
Students who do not meet admissions requirements may be admitted
for a period of up to one academic year as an unclassified student.
Occasional students may be admitted by the Dean of Faculty to take
courses of particular interest, if prerequisites for each course are satisfied.
Course selection must be approved by the Dean of Faculty.
AUDITORS
Regular students, spouses of students, and other members of the com-
munity are invited to audit courses, with the permission of the instructor
and provided space is available in the course. Registration as an auditor
must be made through the Office of the Registrar during registration.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students in good standing in other accredited seminaries may be ad-
mitted after transcripts have been evaluated and their applications ap-
proved by the Admissions Committee. These students must secure a letter
from their dean indicating that they are students in good standing. Transfer
students into the M.Div. program are expected to spend a minimum of
three 14-week regular load semesters in residence.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All international students are expected to have the written recommen-
dation of their denomination. A statement of the student's plans for future
work in the student's home country is required, as is a statement of avail-
able finances for their study. Normally, international students are accepted
only for graduate work beyond the M.Div. level. Students whose native
language is not English must include, with the regular application data,
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores. (See below.)
Application should be made to the Director of International Theological
Education.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
All U.S. students (citizens or with permanent resident visas) for whom
English is a second language must take the TOEFL exam before admission
and enrollment for credit. Those seeking admission must score at least 550
and those wishing to take courses as an occasional student for credit must
score at least 500. Students who score close to these levels may take courses
for credit for one semester but must retake and pass the required level
before further work will be allowed. Students may audit courses as occa-
sional students without taking the TOEFL.
International students for whom English is a second language and who
are applying for admission to a degree program must have a score of 500
on the TOEFL before admission and enrollment for credit. Those inter-
nationals coming on special scholarships for a non-degree course of study
at Columbia will be evaluated by the International Theological Education
Committee for English proficiency to match the nature of their study at
Columbia.
Students needing additional proficiency in English will be encouraged
to take courses in English as a second language in the Atlanta area.
CONFERENCES FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Columbia Seminary sponsors two conferences on ministry each spring
and fall. During these conferences, men and women from any denomi-
nation who are exploring their call to ministry are invited to attend classes,
meet in faculty homes, talk with students, staff and faculty, and worship
with the seminary community. All persons who are considering the pos-
sibility of a church vocation, whether college students or those currently
engaged in other careers, are invited to participate in the conference of
their choice. The dates for this year's conferences are November 9-11, 1990,
and February 22-24, 1991. For futher information, write to the Director of
Admissions, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Columbia offers courses of study leading to both basic and advanced
degrees. The Master of Arts in Youth Ministry and the Master of Divinity
are the basic professional degrees. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies
is also a basic theological degree, but academic rather than professional in
orientation. The advanced degrees are the Master of Theology, the Doctor
of Ministry and the Doctor of Sacred Theology. Men and women from all
denominations are eligible to apply for any of these degrees.
BASIC DEGREES
Admission
Admission to the basic degree programs at Columbia Seminary usually
requires a four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts
and sciences, or its equivalent. Students without four years of pre-seminary
preparation are not eligible to earn degrees at the seminary except by special
action of the faculty. When requested to do so by presbyteries of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Columbia may accept students without a
university or college degree for a special course of study.
A major in one of the liberal arts fields is most helpful as preparation
for theological studies. Basic courses in philosophy, European and Amer-
ican history, psychology, sociology, and English grammar and literature
form the foundation for seminary studies. Students with inadequate back-
grounds in these areas may be required to take remedial work or select
particular electives within the seminary curriculum.
Students entering Columbia Theological Seminary are required by the
seminary's Plan of Government to take the pledge given below. The use
of such a pledge was begun at Princeton Seminary around 1817 and con-
tinues, in some form, in most American Presbyterian seminaries.
In reliance on God's grace, I promise that as long as I am a student at Columbia
Theological Seminary, I will be a diligent student and a responsible member
of the seminary community as I seek to grow in academic excellence, spiritual
maturity and Christian discipleship in preparation for the service of God in
the Church of Jesus Christ for the sake of its mission to the world.
MASTER OF DIVINITY DEGREE
Students admitted to the Master of Divinity degree program choose
either a three component (year) program leading to the Master of Divinity
degree or a four component (year) program leading to the Master of Divinity
degree with an intern year. The first two components of both involve a
common program. The academic courses and supervised ministry in these
initial components are designed to assist the student in developing intel-
lectual tools and professional skills to begin the practice of ministry. At
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the end of the second component, students, together with their peers and
faculty, engage in a process of professional evaluation.
Students pursuing the three component Master of Divinity degree move
directly to the final component. Students in the four component program
proceed to two further components, the first of which includes a twelve-
month period of supervised ministry in an approved setting. The final, on-
campus component involves, in addition to academic course work, a sem-
inar enabling students to reflect on their period of supervised ministry.
The term "components" is used rather than "years" since the amount
of time a student takes to complete the component may be more or less
than an academic year. The A and B components represent the initial
common program for the first professional degrees. The C component
follows the professional assessment and represents the final stage leading
to the Master of Divinity degree. For students in the four component
program, the D component designates the 12-month period of supervised
ministry, and the final component is the C on-campus component.
Requirements for the M.Div. Degree
1. There must be on file with the seminary a complete and official
transcript of credits showing graduation with a bachelor's degree from an
accredited university or college of liberal arts and sciences, or its equivalent
as well as a completed health form and standardized test results.
2. The student must achieve competency in writing and speech.
3. The student must be admitted to degree candidacy at the end of
the B component. To qualify for candidacy, the student must be engaged
in or have satisfied all the academic and supervised ministry requirements
for the A and B components (as outlined on page 12) together with enough
electives to total 74 credits. The overall grade average must be C or better.
4. The candidate must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of
the C component (as outlined on page 13) with a total of 104 credits, not
counting Greek language credits.
5. The overall grade point average must be 2.3 or better.
6. The student must pass an approved Bible content exam and a stand-
ard English Test.
7. The student must be in residence for at least six long semesters and
in the sixth semester a student must be registered for at least ten hours.
(Exception to this policy can be granted only by faculty vote on a written
request made to the Dean of Faculty).
8. The faculty must be satisfied that the conduct and attitude of the
candidate is becoming a minister of the Gospel and that he or she gives
promise of useful service in the ministry or other church vocation.
9. All bills to the seminary must be paid and assurance given that all
open accounts in the community and elsewhere have been satisfied. Stu-
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dents with education loans must agree to make prompt and regular pay-
ments.
Professional Assessment and Admission to Degree Program
The admission to degree candidacy for the M.Div. degree emerges from
the professional assessment and must be approved by the faculty. Profes-
sional assessment is a major review of the student's potential for ministry
that occurs after the completion of the major requirements of the A and B
components. This assessment usually will be scheduled in the spring term
of the B component and is a condition for the student's beginning work
in the C component. Detailed guidelines for the assessment process are
given to the student well in advance, including criteria, data to be consid-
ered, composition of the assessment committee, intent of the interview,
and possible recommendations to the faculty which might ensue.
Every M.Div. degree student must meet the professional assessment
requirement. Admission to candidacy by a presbytery or appropriate
church body must be substantially completed before the student is eligible
for an assessment. This form of denominational endorsement can be
waived only under extraordinary circumstances and then only by a formal
request to the faculty made before February 15 of the student's B com-
ponent.
At the professional assessment, among other questions, questions of
conduct and attitude shall be addressed, and any recommendations or
stipulations arising from this will be reviewed by the faculty prior to award-
ing the M.Div. degree.
Awarding the Master of Divinity Degree
Students who have completed all requirements for the Master of Di-
vinity degree shall be recommended to the Board of Directors in one of
three ways:
1. with the notation that the faculty is satisfied that the student's
conduct and attitude are appropriate for the ordained Gospel ministry;
2. with the notation that at this time the faculty does not commend
the student's conduct or attitude as appropriate for the ordained Gospel
ministry but the faculty considers the student as having promise of useful
service in the church;
3. with the notation that at the time of graduation the faculty does
not commend the student's conduct and attitude as appropriate for the
ordained Gospel ministry.
Minister to Youth Specialization or Joint Degree Program
Students in the M.Div. program can take course work and supervised
ministry that will provide them with the basic concepts and skills to engage
in ministry with youth. It is possible to complete the M. A. in Youth Ministry
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in one academic year beyond the M.Div. Students seeking admission into
the M.A. in Youth Ministry degree program with an M.Div. from another
accredited seminary will be expected to complete 30 credit hours, including
a summer supervised ministry component. Other course requirements are
dependent upon the applicant's past professional and academic work.
Certified Minister of Christian Education
Students in the M.Div. program can take a set of Christian education
courses within their elective hours that will lead them to certification by
their denomination, following their ordination, as a minister of Christian
education. Students interested in this speciality should see the Dean of
Faculty.
Certificate in Gerontology
Students in the M.Div. program may use elective credits for courses in
gerontology offered by Columbia and by Georgia State University, which
lead to a certificate in gerontology awarded by Georgia State. For further
information see the Dean of Faculty.
MASTER OF DIVINITY CURRICULUM
A COMPONENT
Summer
Credits
Winter
Credits
B021
Essentials of Greek
6
Credits
P143
Spring
Worship
Electives
1
2
Fall
3
Credits
B141
B153
HD121
PI 12
Old Testament Survey
New Testament Exegesis
Church History
The Church's Ministry —
An Introduction
Elective or Remedial Course
3
2
5
3
2
B154
B161
HD122
HD181
P151
New Testament Exegesis
New Testament Survey
Church History
Church and Contemporary
Society
Worship and Preaching
2
3
4
3
3
15
15
B COMPONENT
Summer
Credits
Winter
Credits
SM210
Supervised Ministry
6
HD241
Alternative Context
for Ministry
4
Fall
Credits
Spring
Credits
B222
HD233
P222
P232
Hebrew
Christian Theology
Ministry of Teaching
Ministry to Persons
(with praxis)
4
3
3
5
B233
HD234
HD272
Old Testament Exegesis
Christian Theology
Christian Ethics
Electives
3
4
3
5
15
15
P232 Ministry to Persons may be taken in the Spring Semester.
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PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT
Prior to completion of the B component, a professional assessment is held for each student.
This is a major review of the student's potential for ministry and results in recommendations
for further work at the B component level or admission to candidacy for the M.Div. degree
and the C or D component.
C COMPONENT
Summer Credits Winter
Free time or independent study Elective
Credits
3
Fall
Credits Spring
Credits
B373
P381
1343
1373
Biblical Theology, Old Testament
The Practice of Ministry
Theology and Preaching
Evangelism and Mission
Electives
3
3
2
2
4
B374
P382
Biblical Theology,
New Testament
The Practice of Ministry
Electives
3
3
8
14
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The Master of Divinity degree requires 104 credits, plus Greek (6) including at least 3 elective credits in
each of the three areas of the curriculum.
D COMPONENT - optional
This component is an optional intern year. For more information, see page 10.
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
The purpose of this program is to provide systematic study of the
Christian faith for people who are not preparing for ordination to profes-
sional Christian ministry. It is designed for students who want to broaden
and deepen their understanding of the faith so that they can be more
knowledgeable and effective Christians as lay people in the church and in
their lay vocations, and for others who are preparing for further academic
work in a theological discipline (toward a Ph.D., for instance). The Master
of Arts in Theological Studies will not qualify persons for the ordained
ministry, since this program does not include training in the practice of
ministry or in other areas prerequisite for ordination. The seminary expects
with this program not only to offer advanced study in theological disciplines
to lay people in the church, but also to enrich the seminary community by
the presence and challenge of students who bring to it the questions and
demand for excellence of searching, thinking, non-professional Christians.
Students, after consultation with the director of the Master of Arts in
Theological Studies program, select one of the following five fields for
specialization: Old Testament, New Testament, church history, theology,
or ethics. A faculty advisor from the field of specialization is assigned by
the director and the Dean of Faculty to provide guidance in the selection
of courses and to coordinate the giving of the comprehensive examinations.
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Proficiency in Hebrew or Greek is a requirement for Old Testament or New
Testament specialization.
General Requirements for the M.A. in Theological Studies Degree
1. Students must earn a total of 52 credits. This shall include at least
one basic survey course in each of the five fields of specialization; an
additional course in three of the five fields; a minimum of 17 credits in the
chosen field of specialization; and a minimum of nine credits in a cognate
field. Other requirements may be established by the Area in which the
field of specialization falls.
2. Students must pass a written comprehensive examination designed,
administered, and graded by faculty members in the field of specialization.
The purpose of the examination is to test the student's capacity to function
knowledgeably and critically in the field of specialization, to relate meth-
odology and content from the cognate field to the field of specialization,
and to think and write clearly. The examination normally comes at the
conclusion of the student's course work and usually involves three or more
months of preparatory study. A thesis may be substituted for the written
exam in exceptional cases.
3. All work must be completed within five years from the date of
admission.
Details of the program are available from the Director of the Master of
Arts in Theological Studies, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia
30031-0520.
MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
The purpose of this program is to equip persons for competent lead-
ership in ministry with youth. It is designed to develop:
1. ability to discuss the meaning of the Scriptures and creeds and the
heritage of the church.
2. ability, through teaching and relationships, to make creative ap-
plication to scripture and heritage, to the problems of persons, and to the
crises of society; to place contemporary issues in historical perspective; to
help people deepen their relationships to God; and to witness to one's
faith and commitment.
3. ability to perceive persons and situations accurately and sympa-
thetically.
4. ability to use and mediate in a variety of social processes, including
conflict, in ways that contribute to wholeness.
5. ability to see educational mission within the larger context of the
congregation's total ministry.
6. ability to use sound educational theory in practice, and to evaluate
one's performance on the basis of educational perspectives.
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7. ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others — profes-
sional and lay — in developing and achieving educational objectives.
The program is meant for persons who are not considering ordination
but who want a broad background in theological studies with strong em-
phasis on the theory and practice of ministry with youth in congregational,
camp, and para-parochial settings.
Requirements for the M.A. in Youth Ministry Degree
1. A four-year degree from an accredited university or college of arts
and sciences or its equivalent is required. Applicants with a major in re-
ligion or in Christian education may request advanced credit for a particular
course based upon equivalency of educational accomplishment. Advanced
credit decisions are made on an individual basis and are based upon as-
sessment of major goals of the particular course.
2. A total of 66 semester credits is required. Course work is spread
across four departments: Biblical, Historical-Doctrinal, Practical Theology,
and Supervised Ministry. Usually 12 hours are required in the Biblical area,
18 in the Historical-Doctrinal area; 22 in the Practical Theology area, in-
cluding nine specifically in Youth Ministry, 12 in Supervised Ministry, and
from two to seven elective hours.
3. All degree work must be completed within four years from the date
of admission.
For further information, write to Director of Youth Ministry Program,
Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
Requirements for M.A. in Youth Ministry for persons having Master of
Divinity degree (or equivalent)
A student seeking admission into the M.A. in Youth Ministry degree
with a Master of Divinity from another accredited seminary will be expected
to complete 30 credit hours. Course requirements are dependent upon the
applicant's past professional and academic work.
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MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY CURRICULUM
FIRST YEAR
Fall
B141 Old Testament Survey
HD121 Church History
P222 Ministry of Teaching
P625 Basic Ministry with Youth
Electives
Credits
3
5
3
3
0-2
Winter
P142 Worship with Youth
Spring
B161 New Testament Survey
HD 181 Church and Contemporary Society
P232 Ministry to Persons (with praxis)
P623 Child and the Church
or
P527 Adult Education
Electives
3
3
5
3
3
0-2
Summer
SM212 Supervised Ministry
or
CPE in Adolescent Placement
6
6
SECOND YEAR
Fall
HD233 Christian Theology
P224 Program and Leadership
P626 Advanced Ministry with Youth
SM213 Supervised Ministry
Electives
3
2
3
3
0-3
Winter
Bible Elective
Spring
HD234 Christian Theology
HD272 Christian Ethics
SM214 Supervised Ministry
Bible Elective
Electives
4
3
3
3
0-2
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ADVANCED DEGREES
Columbia offers three programs leading to advanced degrees. Each
builds on the M.Div. degree and, in the case of the D.Min. and S.T.D.
programs, also on necessary ministry experience which has ensued since
the reception of the M.Div. degree.
In addition to the resources of the faculty and library on Columbia's
campus, graduate students are expected to draw upon the resources of the
Atlanta area. The S.T.D. and D.Min. programs are administered by the
Graduate Professional Studies Committee of the Atlanta Theological As-
sociation, which coordinates and augments the resources of Candler School
of Theology of Emory University, the Interdenominational Theological Cen-
ter, Columbia, Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC, and Lu-
theran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. Th.M. degree
students may also include in their program studies at these other semi-
naries.
The resources of the Atlanta community are also available to Columbia
graduate students. Accredited programs of clinical pastoral education and
pastoral counseling are available in many settings. The Urban Training
Organization of Atlanta provides resources in the area of urban problems
and urban ministries. Numerous national and regional offices of denom-
inational and interdenominational agencies are located in Atlanta. Other
educational opportunities are available at Emory University, Georgia State
University, and colleges in the area.
For students desiring to graduate in any advanced degree program at
the spring commencement, March 1 is the deadline for provisional approval
of the thesis or dissertation by the project committee, and April 15 is the
deadline for final approval of the completed project.
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
The Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree program has three purposes:
for advanced study in an area of ministry, especially by persons in pastoral
ministry; as preparation for entering teaching or as a step toward a Ph.D.;
and as preparation for a specialization in ministry (pastoral counseling, for
example).
Admission
Application for admission to the Th.M. program is made through the
office of the Director of Advanced Studies. The M.Div. degree from an
accredited seminary or divinity school, or its academic equivalent, is re-
quired. In certain cases a Master of Arts or a Master of Theological Studies
degree in the appropriate area may be accepted as a prerequisite and ad-
ditional preparatory work may be required. Ordinarily, a B average in an
applicant's college and seminary program is considered a minimum stand-
ard for admission. Except for the Th.M. in pastoral counseling, a knowledge
of both the Hebrew and Greek languages is prerequisite for the program.
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If an applicant's M.Div. course required less than these two languages, the
student may substitute an approved language for one of the Biblical lan-
guages.
Admission to Candidacy
Students seeking a Th.M. degree must be admitted to candidacy by
vote of the faculty. Application involves the proposal of a thesis committee
composed of a chairperson from the area of concentration and one other
member of the faculty and the proposal of a thesis topic previously ap-
proved by the chairperson. This information must be given in writing to
the Advanced Studies Committee prior to October 15. The faculty meeting
early in November is the deadline for the formal admission to candidacy
if the student expects to receive the degree at commencement the following
spring.
Requirements for the Degree
In order to qualify for the Th.M. degree, a student must complete the
following within five years (six years for Pastoral Counseling):
1. at least 24 semester credits of academic work at the advanced level
(courses numbered in the 600's) with grades that average not less than B.
This academic work shall involve at least 15 hours taken through regular
residential courses at Columbia Seminary.
2. an acceptable thesis, which shall constitute six additional credits.
3. an oral examination, which shall be given after the thesis has been
completed.
Concentration
Each student will concentrate in one of the following areas:
1. Biblical studies,
2. Historical-doctrinal studies,
3. Practical Theology studies
At least 12 course credits must be taken in the area of concentration.
Within that area at least nine credits, in addition to the six credits for the
thesis, must be taken in a chosen field (i.e., Old Testament or theology or
evangelism). At least six course credits must be taken outside the area of
concentration in one or both of the other areas.
All course credit must be in 600 or 700 level courses. However, up to
three credits of lower level course work may be counted if there is prior
approval by the thesis committee (if appointed) or the Director of Advanced
Studies and the Dean of Faculty.
Pastoral Counseling Specialization
A student concentrating in pastoral studies may elect the field of pastoral
care or may elect a specialization in pastoral counseling. The beginning of
the latter program requires the successful completion of a non-credit intern
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year in an institution accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral
Education.
By the end of the first year, a student adjudged sufficiently competent
by the multidisciplinary professional committee is admitted to the coun-
seling practicum for counseling supervision in a center accredited by the
American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Sufficient supervision is pro-
vided through the counseling practicum to qualify one for application as
a Member in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Six credits
from the Practicum (P638) may be applied to the required 24 credits of
academic work.
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
The Doctor of Ministry degree program for the working minister has
been established by the schools participating in the Atlanta Theological
Association. The program has been designed to continue the education of
persons for their practice of ministry in the church and in related institu-
tional settings. It provides an advanced, yet flexible, education for those
whose vocation as servants of people and servants of Jesus Christ implies
their further disciplined reflection upon, and possibly their further spe-
cialization within, their own ministry.
Students apply for admission in a particular school of the Atlanta The-
ological Association but may take advanced courses in any ATA school.
Admission
Each applicant should hold an M.Div. or equivalent degree from an
accredited seminary or divinity school, with a superior academic record
and/or superior professional performance, and should have at least one
year, preferably three or more, of professional experience since receiving
the basic degree.
Each applicant must submit a personal statement of not more than ten
double-spaced pages giving biographical data, academic and ministry
achievements, interests, goals, and personal purposes for the D.Min. pro-
gram that illustrate continued development.
Advanced standing on the basis of post-M.Div. courses in other pro-
grams will be determined by the Dean of Faculty.
Program of Study
Although it may be spread over a period up to four years, the program
of study requires participation in the equivalent of more than a full year
of academic and clinical courses. The doctoral project is executed after the
completion of these courses and usually as part of the ongoing professional
work of the minister.
Thirty-six semester credits are required, distributed as follows:
Six credits for the core seminar in contemporary ministry and career
assessment;
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Six credits for an approved ministry-under-supervision experience
equivalent to approximately 400 hours;
Eighteen credits of advanced courses;
Six credits for the doctoral project.
To assist both personal development and also course and project plan-
ning, each student secures a faculty adviser and a doctoral committee.
After completion of course work and before the execution of the doctoral
project, the student will take an examination covering a range of subjects
designated by his or her doctoral committee.
For further information and application forms, write to Director of Ad-
vanced Studies, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, Georgia
30031-0520.
DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY IN PASTORAL COUNSELING
This degree is offered through the Atlanta Theological Association by
the Candler School of Theology, Columbia Theological Seminary, and the
Interdenominational Theological Center. The program of study is con-
ducted under the direction of the S.T.D. Committee of the Atlanta Theo-
logical Association. The S.T.D. Committee has responsibility for approving
admission to the program, establishing curriculum offerings, and certifying
candidates for the award of the degree. Students may register for courses
at any of the ATA seminaries.
Aims of the Program
The purpose of the Doctor of Sacred Theology in pastoral counseling
is to prepare clergy to serve as pastoral counselors in a local church or on
the staff of a community counseling center, to serve as consultants to other
clergy, and to offer training in pastoral care and counseling. The program
is designed to prepare persons for the specialized ministry of pastoral
counseling at a doctoral level of competence and for membership at the
Fellow level in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. The de-
gree is intended to be an equivalent of the Ph.D. but is designed for those
whose interest in pastoral counseling is primarily professional and theo-
logical.
Program of Study
The studies included within the program will help the student gain an
advanced understanding of appropriate theological and theoretical con-
cepts; learn under qualified supervision the application of these concepts
in pastoral counseling and how to promote professional integration of
theory and skills in both pastoral counseling and pastoral guidance; and
design and execute a research project appropriate to the student's profes-
sional practice which will give evidence of creative ability to contribute to
this aspect of pastoral counseling.
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Course Work and Practicum
In carrying out this program, which should not exceed six years, the
student must enroll for a minimum of 30 semester hours of academic course
work and 18 semester hours of clinical supervision through the Pastoral
Counseling Practicum.
Core Seminars (three credits per semester: ATA463; ATA471; ATA473;
ATA475) are required in the first four semesters of studies. The student
ordinarily enters the pastoral counseling practicum when entering the pro-
gram of studies and continues until judged competent as a counselor. The
clinical setting for supervision is the Pastoral Counseling Service of the
Georgia Association for Pastoral Care.
Each student admitted to the program shall have one member of the
pastoral counseling faculty as advisor.
Comprehensive Examinations
Upon completion of these 48 credits with a B average, the student may
apply to take the Comprehensive Examination, which tests the competence
in both the content and performance of pastoral counseling. The content
areas in which the student will be examined include:
a) Theology, with the foci upon theological method and pastoral the-
ology;
b) Psychology, including theories of personality and development, psy-
chodynamics of behavior and of religious experience, and theories
of counseling and psychotherapy;
c) Pastoral care, including history of pastoral care, ministerial role,
guidance at the passage points of life, ministry in crisis situations,
and referrals;
d) social and cultural studies which pertain to pastoral counseling;
e) a related area of the student's choice.
The performance areas in which the student will be examined include:
a) evaluation interviewing,
b) pastoral counseling,
c) supervision,
d) professional maturity within the role of pastoral counselor,
e) ability to relate pastoral counseling to the total ministerial role.
Dissertation
Following satisfactory performance in the Comprehensive Examination,
the student will then engage in an approved research project which dem-
onstrates ability to utilize theological and theoretical knowledge in relation
to some problem of his or her professional practice, and which contributes
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useful findings and insights to this area of theological investigation. The
student will prepare a dissertation and undergo an oral examination on
the project/dissertation. Students who do not register for course work,
clinical work, ATA489 or ATA496 in any long semester will be required to
take ATA000.
The dissertation carries 6 credits and completes the 54 credits required
in this program.
Professional Certification
The supervision in pastoral counseling, which is an integral part of the
S.T.D. degree program, is provided according to the standards of the Amer-
ican Association of Pastoral Counselors and the American Association of
Marriage and Family Therapists. It may be used, therefore, to meet the
requirements for counseling supervision of both the A.A.P.C. and the
A.A.M.F.T.
Admission
Applicants must hold the Master of Divinity or equivalent degree with
a superior academic record from an accredited institution and must have
had post-seminary professional experience in which significant learning
and professional promise were evident. In addition, applicants must have
significant experience in ministry (approximately three years' full-time em-
ployment after completion of the first theological degree) and in clinical
pastoral education (usually four consecutive units).
The admission process includes:
a) an assessment of applicant's academic grades and professional per-
formance,
b) a statement of purpose,
c) references and other materials supplied with the application,
d) a personal interview with the director of the program, and
e) one or more personal interviews with the pastoral counseling faculty
and appropriate officers of the school to which application is being
made.
The deadline for receipt of all application material is February 15 of the
year for which fall semester admission is requested.
A student who, though otherwise acceptable, has not had courses in
personality development and pastoral care equivalent to those taught in
the participating seminaries of the ATA, must take these courses without
credit during the first year of residence.
Application forms and further general information about the S.T.D. in
Pastoral Counseling program may be obtained from: Dr. John H. Patton,
Director, Doctoral Program in Pastoral Counseling; or from the Director
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for Advanced Studies, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur,
Georgia 30031-0520 — Telephone 404/378-8821.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Continuing education opportunities for ministers and church profes-
sionals are a vital part of Columbia Seminary. These non-credit events are
essential to spiritual, academic, and professional growth. Several different
types of opportunities are offered:
1. Large, established, on-campus events offer a variety of courses,
together with daily chapel services. The major events are the Sum-
mer Session, held the first two full weeks in July, and the January
Seminars for Ministers early in January. The Columbia Forum is a
third but somewhat different continuing education event.
2. Throughout the year small events, centered around one activity or
subject, are held both on and off campus. Examples are a study/
retreat at the beach, a week spent in work and dialogue at Koinonia
and Habitat for Humanity, contemplative weeks at retreat centers
for men and women, a seminar on religion and the arts, and retreat
style "conversations" with outstanding religious leaders in the new
continuing education center on campus.
3. Overseas travel/study trips are a regular part of the continuing
education program. In 1990 the scheduled trips are: a week in
Jamaica at the United Theological College, a Presbyterian Heritage
trip to Scotland, and a week with Border Ministries.
4. Individual study is available to ministers who wish to spend time
on the campus, working in the library and consulting with a faculty
member. The Director of Continuing Education will make arrange-
ments for this kind of on-campus directed study.
5. Directed readings on particular subjects provide "at-home" con-
tinuing education. A list of subjects is available from the continuing
education office. Once the subject is selected, books will be sent
on that subject from the seminary library. The reading lists are
designed by faculty members from Columbia, Union Theological
Seminary in Richmond, and Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary.
A calendar of events for 1990/91 is available upon request. For more
information on continuing education opportunities, write the Director of
Continuing Education, Columbia Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA
30031-0520.
LAY INSTITUTE OF FAITH AND LIFE
In 1987 Columbia Seminary established the Lay Institute of Faith and
Life to equip laity for ministry in the church and in the world. Courses
offered include biblical studies, theology, church history, ethics, family life,
church leadership, and spiritual formation. The Institute also coordinates
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weekend seminars, workshops, conferences, and laity renewal events both
on and off campus. It works with presbyteries and local congregations to
provide church officer training in faith development and leadership skills.
Twice yearly the Institute sponsors at the seminary the Lay School of
Bible and Theology. Similar Lay Schools in various formats are offered in
presbyteries and congregations. For further information, write to Lay In-
stitute of Faith and Life, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur,
GA 30031-0520.
ASIAN MINISTRIES CENTER
In 1987 an Asian Ministries Center was established to assist the seminary
in meeting the needs of the growing Asian Christian communities in the
Southeast in training ministers and lay leaders, in providing opportunities
for continuing education, in sponsoring a variety of exchange programs
with churches in Asia, and in broadening our international perspectives
in relation to the churches and countries of Asia.
An Advisory Council, composed of three members from the Asian
communities of the Southeast and three members from Columbia Seminary
faculty, oversees the work of the center. Also, as staff to the Synods of
South Atlantic and Living Waters, the director relates the judicatory con-
cerns and programs to the work of the Center. For further information,
write to the Director of Asian Ministries Center, Columbia Theological
Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
RELATED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
In addition to Basic and Advanced Degree Programs and Continuing
Education, Columbia Seminary offers a wide variety of academic oppor-
tunities. Some of these are in relationships with other educational insti-
tutions; others are special emphases of Columbia.
ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
Through the Atlanta Theological Association (ATA), Columbia enjoys
academic and professional affiliations with Candler School of Theology,
Erskine Theological Seminary, Interdenominational Theological Center,
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Georgia Association for Pastoral
Care, and Urban Training Organization of Atlanta. The association devel-
ops and coordinates educational programs and resources of these member
institutions, which include approximately 1,600 students, 100 faculty, and
a combined library collection of 600,000 volumes. (Students and scholars
also have access to the holdings of 16 libraries in the Atlanta-Athens area
which comprise the University Center of Georgia.) Among significant and
promising cooperative endeavors, in addition to the Doctor of Sacred The-
ology and Doctor of Ministry degree programs, are cross registration, shar-
ing of faculty, library and lectureship resources, interseminary courses and
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experimental programs in various academic disciplines and professional
specializations.
UNIVERSITY CENTER OF GEORGIA
Columbia Seminary is a founding institution of the metropolitan Atlanta
consortium of institutions of higher education, called the University Center
of Georgia (UCG). The institutions included are Agnes Scott College, At-
lanta College of Art, Atlanta University Center, Columbia Theological Sem-
inary, Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia State
University, Kennesaw College, Mercer University Atlanta, Oglethorpe Uni-
versity, Southern Technical Institute, and the University of Georgia.
The areas of cooperation are broad and provide the student with ex-
ceptional opportunities across a spectrum of disciplines from science to art.
CROSS REGISTRATION AT AREA SCHOOLS
Columbia students may cross register for courses at a variety of insti-
tutions in the Atlanta area through the Columbia registrar and at no ad-
ditional charge. Students may cross register locally at Candler School of
Theology and the Interdenominational Theological Center and institutions
of the University Center of Georgia.
Columbia students may also cross register at two theological schools
farther away, namely, Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC, and
the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. Such
cross registration is especially encouraged during the January Term or in
the Summer Session.
CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
Clinical pastoral education is a first-hand learning experience under
certified supervision which provides theological students and pastors with
opportunities for intensive study of pastoral relationships and which seeks
to make clear in understanding and practice the resources, methods, and
meanings of the Christian faith as expressed through pastoral care. Co-
lumbia's membership in the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education
means that its students will be given priority of choice in institutions
elected, especially those listed within the Southeast.
APPALACHIAN MINISTRIES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
Columbia Seminary is a member of the AMERC consortium. AMERC
provides specialized training for students preparing for ministry in the
Appalachian Church and other missional settings, with particular attention
to small town and rural congregations. Through its three educational pro-
grams— an eight-week summer course, a three-week January travel sem-
inar, and a supervised rural residency, AMERC provides students with
opportunities to learn about the Appalachian region, its people and history,
its culture and religion, and its needs and issues for ministry. Students
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study models for ministry currently in use and those expected to be more
effective in the future. During the summer course, in addition to the con-
centrated academic program, students are assigned to field placement sites
as participant-observers. On the travel seminar, the class visits various
types of Appalachian ministries alternating between the northern, south-
ern, and central portions of Appalchia (which covers parts of 13 states).
THE MIDEAST SEMINAR
A summer travel seminar is sponsored jointly by Columbia Theological
Seminary, Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and Southern
Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, consisting of a three-week
study trip to Israel, Jordan, and Greece. The program, subsidized by a
private foundation, is directed by Dr. Max Miller, Professor of Old Tes-
tament Studies at Candler. It is limited to 20 participants — five students
from each of the schools plus five lay persons selected from positions of
leadership in the Southeast.
The program has two purposes: to provide an in-depth study tour of
the area which stands at the center of our Biblical heritage and which plays
such a crucial role in current international affairs; to provide a situation in
which the leaders of tomorrow's church can get to know each other today
and develop close bonds of understanding and friendship. At the same
time there is opportunity for extended interchange between the students
preparing for professional careers in the church and lay persons who are
already playing key roles in business and community affairs. Professor
James Newsome is Columbia's representative for the program.
NATIONAL CAPITAL SEMESTER FOR SEMINARIANS
Columbia Seminary is a participating institution in the National Capital
Semester for Seminarians, organized by Wesley Theological Seminary,
Washington, DC. The program provides an opportunity for seminary stu-
dents to spend a semester in Washington for study and involvement in
the processes of government and the concerns of the churches. The design
includes an interaction/reflection seminar, supervised study, and the op-
portunity to elect other courses in Washington institutions. For informa-
tion, see the Dean of Faculty.
SPECIAL EMPHASES
INTERNATIONAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Columbia Seminary is committed to the task of preparing students for
ministry in a world that is shrinking rapidly and where preoccupation with
parochial concerns is no longer an option. A varied program of international
education has emerged from serious, cross-cultural dialogue with church
leaders in other parts of the world — in particular, the Caribbean. During
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the 1988-89 academic year, over 60 percent of the second year M.Div.
students participated in one of Columbia's international programs. These
include:
• an international component for the second year course, "Al-
ternative Context For Ministry." Students may choose to take
this course in an international setting during the Winter Term.
During the 1990 Winter Term three different international al-
ternative contexts for ministry were offered: Central America,
the Caribbean (Jamaica), and Eastern Europe (Hungary).
• a three-week Mideast Seminar.
• a week-long continuing education event in the spring for pas-
tors, held on the campus of the United Theological College of
the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica.
• supervised ministry placements for Columbia students in Car-
ibbean churches under the supervision of experienced Carib-
bean pastors.
• Columbia students studying or working in Barbados, Costa
Rica, England, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, Scotland, and Switz-
erland.
• international students, faculty, and pastors from four conti-
nents working and studying on the Columbia campus.
• a three-week seminar held each year on the Columbia campus
for Korean pastors. This seminar is sponsored jointly by Co-
lumbia, the Presbyterian Church of Korea, and the Division of
International Missions, Presbyterian Church (USA).
Some of these programs are part of a program co-ordinated by the
Atlanta Theological Association. Others reflect cooperative efforts with the
Presbyterian Church (USA), or with an overseas denomination or theo-
logical institution.
For further information, write to the Director of International Theolog-
ical Education, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA
30031-0520.
THE COLUMBIA FORUM
Each year, during the last week of January, Columbia sponsors a four-
day forum built around a guest preacher and two significant lectureships.
The activities include, in addition to three worship services and two sets
of three lectures, a variety of formal and informal occasions with the lead-
ers. Special events for alumni/ae are also planned during this week.
One lectureship is the Thomas Smyth Foundation Lectures, begun
through a bequest of the Rev. Thomas Smyth, pastor of the Second Pres-
byterian Church of Charleston, SC, from 1831 to 1873. Since 1911 distin-
guished scholars from the United States and abroad have presented lectures
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on a variety of themes and issues. Recent Smyth Lecturers have been Dr.
Jaroslav Pelikan, Dr. Austin C. Lovelace, Dr. Krister Stendahl, Dr. Jan M.
Lockman, Rev. C. Frederick Buechner, Dr. Walter Brueggemann, Dr. Jose
Miguez-Bonino, Dr. Carl S. Dudley, Dr. Leander Keck, Dr. Hendrikus
Berkhof, Dr. Thomas G. Long, Dr. Phyllis Trible, Dr. Robert McAfee
Brown, and Dr. Archie Smith, Jr.
The other lectureship, the Alumni/ae Lectures, brings to the campus
theologians and ministers who address the seminary community, gradu-
ates, and interested pastors during the annual Columbia Forum. Recent
speakers have been Dr. Wallace M. Alston, Jr., Dr. John H. Leith, Dr.
William V. Arnold, Dr. Neely C. McCarter, Dr. Orlando Costas, the Rev.
Stuart McWilliam, Dr. Donald P. Buteyn, Dr. Leighton Ford, Dr. Fred B.
Craddock, the Rev. Will Campbell, Dr. Paolo Ricca, Dr. James A. Sanders,
Mr. Doug Marlette, Mr. Gustav Niebuhr, and Dr. Jack Stotts.
Currently, both series, together with a guest preacher and colloquia,
are offered during the Columbia Forum, following the January Term. Re-
cent preachers have been Dr. Douglas W. Oldenburg, Dr. W. Frank Har-
rington, the Rev. Joanna Adams, and the Rev. Barbara Lundblad. The Rev.
Craig Mason and Dr. Gary Demarest were the preachers for 1990.
For further information, write to the Vice President for Development/
Seminary Relations, Columbia Theological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur,
GA 30031-0520.
EVANGELISM EMPHASIS
In 1981 Columbia Seminary began an emphasis in evangelism which
includes classroom instruction, consultation and model building in con-
gregations and presbyteries, along with training conferences. This em-
phasis has been made possible, in part, through a grant from The Outreach
Foundation. Also in 1981 Peachtree Presbyterian Church of Atlanta estab-
lished the Peachtree Chair of Evangelism and Church Growth, providing
Columbia with a continuing evangelism emphasis.
The professor of evangelism and church growth provides consultation
on church growth and outreach to individual congregations and offers to
interested presbyteries workshops and conferences in effective evangelism
for both clergy and lay persons.
For further information, write to Evangelism Emphasis, Columbia The-
ological Seminary, Box 520, Decatur, GA 30031-0520.
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SUPPORT FACILITIES
THE JOHN BULOW CAMPBELL LIBRARY
At the heart of the educative effort of the seminary is the library. Named
for John Bulow Campbell, an Atlanta benefactor and member of Columbia's
Board of Directors during the 1930s, the library is an integral part of the
teaching program. It seeks to extend the work of the classroom in breadth
and depth, to provide for student and faculty research, and to encourage
reading beyond course requirements.
The collection includes books, periodicals, church records, tapes, cas-
settes, and microfilms. It is a well-balanced selection of older and more
modern works and is particularly strong in Biblical studies, Biblical ar-
chaeology., patristics, the Reformation, pastoral counseling, and Presby-
terianism. Reformation sources include the Calvin and Melachthon sections
of the Corpus Reformatorum and the Weimer edition of Luther. This spec-
ialized collection, together with the ATA theological libraries and the UCG
general collections, provides an outstanding resource for Columbia stu-
dents.
SEMINARY ARCHIVES
The primary focus of the seminay archives, housed in the library, is
the history and development of Columbia Seminary. Documents related
to the founding of a Presbyterian seminary in the South in the nineteenth
century are located here. The archive also intends to be the place of record
for all Columbia Seminary publications.
TELEVISION
Columbia has videotaping facilities on its campus. Videotaping is used
in a variety of ways in classroom instruction and in preaching practicums.
Plans for developing a Media Center are underway.
THE COLUMBIA BOOKSTORE
The seminary bookstore, located in the Richards Center, provides
books, materials, and supplies at a discount for students to begin collecting
for their own theological library and for persons working toward advanced
degrees to continue that process. The bookstore also serves pastors, lay-
persons, and churches all over the Southeast. Its inventory includes a wide
selection of standard and current books in the historical-doctrinal area, the
pastoral area, and in Bible and homiletics, including many commentaries
on the Old and New Testaments. Greater discounts are offered during
special sales. The bookstore is open from 10:30 to 2:30, Monday through
Friday, with special hours during campus events.
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CURRICULUM AND
COURSES
The teaching program at Columbia is arranged in four areas: Biblical,
historical-doctrinal, practical theology, and supervised ministry. Studies in
each of these areas are combined with the interdisciplinary studies in the
curriculum for the first professional degrees. While classroom instruction
is basic to these first degree programs, their goal is to equip students to
continue their education independently. The resources of the library, the
structure of course work, and independent study courses encourage early
realization of that goal.
Studies in the BIBLICAL area seek to help the students understand and
interpret an ancient book, the Bible, in a modern world. To do this, these
studies are concerned with developing tools and skills to understand the
ancient world, its language, history, and thought, and tools and skills to
grasp the meaning of the Bible for contemporary people. Greek and Hebrew
are required so that students can gain facility in handling the original
Biblical languages and in understanding the text in its native tongue.
Courses in the area provide an opportunity for interpreting the text and
for experience in articulating the message in a theological fashion.
HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL studies help students understand the past
so that they can understand the present and how we got here. Students
engaged in these studies also struggle to form their own theology and to
discover what it means to be Christian in today's world. Since Columbia
stands within the Reformed tradition, historical-doctrinal studies are con-
cerned not only with right thinking, but also with the relation of Christian
faith and doctrine to all the arenas of life. Therefore, studies in this area
engage students in consideration of the social, political, economic, and
cultural life of today in the United States and across the world. In historical-
doctrinal studies students acquire the tools they will need throughout their
lives for dealing theologically with themselves and the world around them,
tools that will enable graduates to lead the church in a prophetic and
reconciling way as it works out its mission in the world.
The PRACTICAL THEOLOGY area centers on the functioning of the
theologian as a minister, and its concern is to train students to be ministers
and to lead other persons in ministering. Studies in this area consider the
dynamics of the minister's role as pastor, evangelist, leader of worship,
preacher, teacher, and administrator. Since we do not fully know today
the shape of the ministry of tomorrow, the concern of these studies is to
train students to understand the issues involved, to help them see their
own strengths and weaknesses, and then to develop a flexibility that will
enable them to take their Biblical and theological understanding and deal
with whatever issues they face during their ministry.
SUPERVISED MINISTRY serves an integrative function for the curric-
ulum. Through its structure students are involved in the actual practice of
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ministry under competent supervision. Through experiential, relational,
and inductive learning, the student explores within a peer group the forms,
styles, contents, and concepts of ministry. Not only does the student put
into practice what has been learned through studies in the Biblical, his-
torical-doctrinal, and pastoral areas, but these studies are integrated with
the practice of ministry and the personhood of the student.
Columbia's faculty recognizes that the method of teaching also makes
a significant contribution to learning. Consequently, a variety of teaching
methods is employed. Team teaching, which enables the professors them-
selves to participate more fully in the learning process, and which effec-
tively brings different kinds of competence together in the classroom, is
widely used. Because small groups are a part of most courses, creative
interchange between student and student and between students' peers and
professors is the mark of instruction at Columbia. Field trips, simulations,
seminars and use of audio-visuals (especially video) are also examples of
a wide variety of teaching methods.
The faculty reserves the right to modify individual course requirements
within a degree program. Such changes will be effective the next time such
courses are offered or at a later date as determined by the faculty. Degree
programs and their major requirements will remain unchanged for students
entering that program, but changes may be made at any time to be effective
for all entering students in the next academic year.
COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
Listed on the following pages are the courses taught by the faculty of
Columbia Theological Seminary. Changes in faculty situations and in stu-
dent needs inevitably will necessitate modification from term to term re-
sulting in the failure to offer some electives and the substitution of others.
The letter in the course designation is determined by the area in which
it is offered: B for Biblical; HD for Historical-Doctrinal; P for Practical The-
ology; I for Interdisciplinary; and SM for Supervised Ministry. Courses
whose numbers are prefaced by ATA are offered by the Atlanta Theological
Association. The hundred's digit refers to the level of the course and
whether it is required for the basic degree program or elective:
100s are required courses for A component students.
200s are required courses for B component students.
300s are required courses for C component students.
500s are elective courses designed primarily for A and B component
students but open to advanced students by permission of the instruc-
tor.
600s are elective courses designed for advanced students (C component
and graduate students) but open to others when prerequisites are
met, when space is available, and by permission of the instructor.
700s are off-campus electives at advanced level.
800s are honors courses.
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The teen's digit identifies the particular academic discipline within the
area, except in Interdisciplinary and Supervised Ministry courses.
BIBLICAL AREA
FACULTY: Walter Brueggemann, Charles B. Cousar, Beverly R. Gaventa,
David M. Gunn (Chairperson), David P. Moessner, James D. Newsome
Required courses for M.Div. and, as marked, for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
B141 SURVEY OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Newsome
A study of the Old Testament with special attention to its literary devel-
opment and theological content, as viewed against the background of the
history and religion of ancient Israel. Also required for M.A. in Youth
Ministry.
Fall 3 credits
B153 EXEGESIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - I
Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner
An introduction to exegetical methods in the study of the New Testament.
The Greek text of Philippians is read and interpreted.
Fall 2 credits
B154 EXEGESIS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT - II
Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner
A second-level course in exegesis concentrating on selected passages from
the Greek text of Matthew or Luke.
Prerequisite: B153
Spring 2 credits
B161 SURVEY OF THE NEW TESTAMENT Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner
A study of the New Testament books with special attention to their literary
character and their theological content, as viewed in light of the history
and development of the early church. Also required for M.A. in Youth
Ministry.
Spring 3 credits
B222 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW Newsome
An intensive study of the essential elements of Hebrew grammar, syntax,
and vocabulary preparatory to reading and studying exegetically the He-
brew Old Testament.
Fall 4 credits
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B223 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW Gunn
The goal is to learn basic elements of Hebrew and to use the tools which
enable the reader of the English Bible to draw upon the original Hebrew
when formulating an understanding of the text. Particular texts studied
will include the stories of Dinah (Gen. 34), Tamar (Gen. 38), Jeptha's daugh-
ter (Judges 11, 12) Bathsheba and Tamar (2 Sam. 11-13).
4 credits
B224 ESSENTIALS OF HEBREW AND EXEGESIS OF RUTH AND
OTHER STORIES Gunn
The initial goal is to learn basic elements of Hebrew and to use the tools
which enable the reader of the English Bible to draw upon the original
Hebrew when formulating an understanding of the text. The second goal
is a close reading of the Book of Ruth together with some other stories of
women — Dinah (Gen. 34), Tamar (Gen. 38), Rahab (Josh. 2), Bathsheba
and Tamar (2 Sam. 11-13). Finally, the course seeks to develop imaginative
and sensitive ways of reading (exegesis) that pay attention both to literary
features of the narratives and to the concerns and commitments which we
bring to the stories as readers in the church.
7 credits
*B231 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: REPRESENTATIVE TEXTS
Newsome
A reading and exegesis of selected Old Testament passages which are
significant for an understanding of the nature of ancient Hebrew literature
and the faith of Israel. Special attention will be given to their relevance to
Christian theology and to their use in the preaching and teaching ministry
of the Church. Prerequisite: B222
Fall 3 credits
*B232 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: SAUL AND DAVID Gunn
A close reading of selected passages from I & II Samuel and I Kings, in
the context of an overview of the story of Saul and David as a whole. An
understanding of narrative technique leads to a heightened awareness of
the theological impact of Old Testament storytelling.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits
*B234 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: ESTHER OR RUTH Gunn
A close reading of a short story, with attention to significant features of
the Hebrew text. Careful exploration of literary aspects (e.g. structure, plot,
character, point of view, wordplay, allusion) facilitates a deeper awareness
of the theological impact of Old Testament storytelling. Feminist criticism
provides an important focus for the course.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits
^Students in the B component are required to take one of these courses.
Another may be taken as an elective.
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B373 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Brueggemann
An investigation of major theological themes within the traditions of the
Old Testament. Special attention will be devoted to fresh methods of re-
lating the biblical material to contemporary understandings of the nature
of human life. 3 credits
B374 NEW TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Cousar, Moessner
The nature of New Testament "theology," the uses of texts in constructive
theology, and the unity and diversity of the New Testament will be in-
vestigated in the light of the primary theological claims of the New Tes-
tament writings. Prerequisites: B153, B154, B161 3 credits
Elective Courses
General and Background
B514 INTERTESTAMENTAL PERIOD Newsome
A seminar devoted to the investigation of the history of the Jewish people
from the return from exile to the birth of Christ. Emphasis will be upon
the literature (both canonical and non-canonical) of this period against the
background of social, economic, political, and cultural events. Attention
will also be given to the rise of Jewish sects.
Prerequisite: B141 2 credits
B617 APOCALYPTIC Newsome
An exploration of Jewish and Christian apocalyptic, both canonical and
extra-canonical, in the effort to understand the world view and theological
outlook of those groups and individuals responsible for this distinctive
literature. 2 or 3 credits
B619 GOD THE FATHER: BIBLICAL AND
THEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES Gunn, Stevenson-Moessner
This seminar will consider how the image of God as father functions in
the Bible and in the life and worship of the Church today. It will seek to
understand the feminist critique of this language and to explore possible
responses.
3 credits
Ancient Languages
B021 ESSENTIALS OF GREEK Staff
An intensive study of the essential elements of Koine Greek grammar,
syntax, and vocabulary preparatory to reading the Greek New Testament.
Required of all students not having taken Greek in college.
Summer Session Only 6 credits
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B526 TRANSLATING THE GREEK LECTIONARY Cousar
This is a second-level course in the use of the Greek language, emphasizing
vocabulary building, syntax, and translation. 2 credits
B527 GREEK READING Moessner
A course designed to build upon elementary Greek grammar and basic
exegesis in preparation for additional courses in exegesis, for biblical elec-
tives, and, in time, for ordination exams.
Prerequisite: B153 2 credits
B620 HEBREW READING Gunn, Newsome
Rapid reading of selections from the Hebrew Old Testament with a view
to increasing facility in the use of the language; emphasis on grammatical
structures and vocabulary.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor 2 or 3 credits
B623 ARAMAIC Newsome
A study of the essential elements of Palestinian Jewish Aramaic as these
relate to the Aramaic portions of Ezra and Daniel and to the Aramaic
elements in the New Testament.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits
Old Testament Based on Hebrew Text
B631 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: JEREMIAH Gunn
A close reading of selected passages from the Book of Jeremiah, with special
attention to the way the prophet's distinctive proclamation is mediated
through conventional language and literary forms and the power of poetry.
Prerequisite: BN222 3 credits
B632 EXEGESIS OF ISAIAH 40-55 Gunn
A close reading of selected passages (including the "servant songs") from
Isaiah 40-55 (Deutero-Isaiah), with special attention to the way the proph-
et's distinctive proclamation is mediated through conventional literary
forms, traditions of myth and history and, above all, the power of poetry.
3 credits
B633 OLD TESTAMENT EXEGESIS: AMOS Newsome
The Hebrew text of the Book of Amos will be examined in the effort to
identify major theological themes and literary forms.
Prerequisite: B222 3 credits
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B635 AUTHORS, TEXTS, AND READERS: CONTEMPORARY
APPROACHES TO BIBLICAL INTERPRETATION Gunn
This seminar will delineate some of the major ways of reading the Bible
today and attempt to chart the relationship between them. It will relate
these interpretive strategies to contemporary critical theory, including fem-
inist theory. The primary (but not exclusive) focus will be on Old Testament
narrative, using particular biblical texts (from Genesis, Judges, Samuel, and
Daniel) and particular works of criticism by way of illustration.
Prerequisites: B141, B153, B154, B222/223, and permission of instructor
2 or 3 credits
B639 BIBLICAL RESEARCH SEMINAR: THE SERVANT OF THE
LORD Gunn, Moessner
The seminar's work will center on the "servant songs" of the Book of Isaiah
and the way these texts have meaning through their relationships with
each other, with their immediate context in chapters 40-55, and with other
Old and New Testament texts - for example, stories of Moses, Samson and
Elijah, the Gospel passion narratives, and Acts. This discussion of "inter-
textuality" will raise important questions of interpretive method in exe-
gesis. Other subjects will be the center in future years. 2 or 3 credits
Old Testament Based on English Text
B542 PSALMS AS THE VOICE OF FAITH Brueggemann
This course will consider the theological resources in the book of Psalms.
Attention will be given to recent critical scholarship, to the interface of
worship and theology, and to Israel's relentless articulation of new char-
acterizations of God. 2 credits
B544 PSALMS Brueggemann
This course will explore the faith resources offered in the book of the
Psalms, with special attention given to the points of contact between the
poems and current life-situations. This will be done by considering the
God who is addressed in the Psalms, the difference these prayers make in
one's daily life and the interrelatedness of the Psalms to daily pastoral
crises and to use in liturgical settings. 2 credits
B545 INTRODUCTION TO THE HEBREW PROPHETS Newsome
An overview of the prophetic tradition within ancient Israel in which special
attention is given to the theological themes of the several books of the
prophetic corpus of the Old Testament. The cultural context in which
individual prophetic personalities lived and worked is also examined for
insights into the form and content of the prophetic message.
2 or 3 credits
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B546 OLD TESTAMENT WISDOM LITERATURE: WISDOM AND THE
FEMININE Gunn
An exploration of the way women are portrayed and of feminine imagery
generally in the wisdom literature, especially the Book of Proverbs 1-9 and
in related literature, including the Wisdom of Solomon, Ecclesiasticus and
key New Testament texts. Issues discussed will include: the poetry of
Scripture, meaning and metaphor, sophia and logos, and current feminist
criticism of the Bible. 2 or 3 credits
B640 POWER AND PROVIDENCE IN THE BOOKS OF SAMUEL
Brueggemann
A study of I and II Samuel, paying attention to the literary techniques and
strategies of the text, and to the theological resources in the narrative. The
interface to ministry will be concerned wih the odd convergence of cunning
political power and the inscrutable purpose of God, asking how that same
convergence is at work in our social context. 3 credits
B644 THE BOOK OF ISAIAH Brueggemann
This course will pursue the new canonical questions about the theological
cohension of First, Second and Third Isaiah to seek to understand how, if
they are held together, they demonstrate a theology of the City (of Jeru-
salem). 2 credits
B645 MESSAGE OF THE PSALMS Newsome
A study of the Psalms from various perspectives: historical, exegetical and
homiletical. Designed to make the literature available to the pastor as a
worshiper, scholar and preacher. 3 credits
B646 PENTATEUCH Brueggemann
This course will review recent scholarship on the Pentateuch and consider
the Pentateuch as the foundational document of Jewish and Christian faith.
Consideration of critical methods which serve the theological-interpretive
task will be considered. 3 credits
B647 FROM DEUTERONOMY TO KINGS: A VIEW FROM THE
WILDERNESS Gunn
A brief survey of current work on the composition and purpose of the
great Deuteronomistic History" prefaces an attempt at a new and integrated
reading. This core section of the O.T. issues a radical challenge to church
and nation today. 2 or 3 credits
B648 KING DAVID IN HISTORY, LITERATURE AND ART Gunn
This seminar investigates the figure of David in the Bible (including N.T.)
and beyond: topics include (amongst others) medieval theology and art,
reformation politics, renaissance sculpture, nineteenth century preaching,
and modern drama. A study of the use and abuse of the Bible.
2 or 3 credits
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B649 MEANING IN BIBLICAL NARRATIVE: THE BOOK OF JUDGES
Gunn
A literary study of the Book of Judges, paying attention to features such
as character, plot, point of view, repetition, redundancy, informational
gaps, reporting and reported speech, and irony. The course will explore
some of the individual stories of Judges, consider the Book of Judges as a
whole, and ask how it relates to its (canonical) literary context. This will
lead to the unfolding of theological dimensions of the book and raise major
questions about how readers find meaning in narrative texts. Feminist
criticism will be a significant focal point. 2 or 3 credits
New Testament Based on Greek Text
B551 EXEGESIS OF THE FOURTH GOSPEL Cousar, Moessner
An exegetical study of the gospel with emphasis on structure, historical
background and dominant motifs. Analysis of selected sections of the Greek
text. Prerequisites: B153, B154 3 credits
B552 GOSPEL OF JOHN O'Day
This course is an exegesis of the Gospel of John. Students may work with
either the English or Greek text. Learning objectives are: sharpening of
exegetical skills; familiarity with critical issues in Fourth Gospel interpre-
tation; familiarity with distinctive traits of the Fourth Gospel, the Johannine
portrait of Jesus, and Johannine theology; reflection on the theological and
pastoral possibilities of the Fourth Gospel narrative.
3 credits
B553 EXEGESIS OF GALATIANS Cousar
An analysis and interpretation of the Greek text of Galatians.
Prerequisite: B153 3 credits
B651 THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Cousar
This course will be based on the English text of John, but will be structured
so that those wishing to use the Greek text will be able to do so. We shall
engage in a literary and theological study of the Gospel with an eye toward
preaching. 3 credits
B652 EXEGESIS OF ROMANS Cousar, Gaventa
An interpretation of the Epistle to the Romans, within the framework of
Paul's theology.
Prerequisite: B153 3 credits
B653 EXEGESIS OF EPHESIANS Cousar
Ephesians is a "masterly statement on the work of God in the world and
church, expressed not by the passion of polemic or in the logic of argu-
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mentation but by prayerful meditation" (Luke Johnson). The course will
be organized to allow those wishing to to work from the English text.
3 credits
B656 THE TASK OF BEING THE CHURCH IN THE WORLD Daniel
An exploration of the General Epistles of James, 1 and 2 Peter, and Jude
focusing on the ways in which the Christian faith is to be lived in the world
and asking, "How does the gospel relate to the ongoing life of the world?
How does the Christian survive and function in a world of diverse values,
learning from and engaging critically those values? How is the church to
be the church in the world?" The course will explore the struggles of the
early church reflected in these texts and find light for our own time.
2 credits
New Testament Based on English Text
B567 CORINTHIAN CORRESPONDENCE Gaventa
This is an exegetical course emphasizing Paul's controversy with the Cor-
inthian Christians and the continuing significance of that controversy for
the Christian faith. 3 credits
B569 GENERAL EPISTLES Staff
A study of the English text of the Epistles of James, I, II Peter and Jude in
their historical setting and present relevance. 2 credits
B665 EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS Cousar, Gaventa
A study of Paul's Letter to the Romans, in the context of Pauline theology.
Particular emphasis will be given to application to current ministry.
3 credits
B667 ACTS OF THE APOSTLES Moessner
A careful reading in the English text of the fulfillment of the history of
salvation through the unfolding drama of the eschatalogical split of Israel
into the messianic remnant and the "hardened" people of God. Special
emphasis on the relation of the Church to the Jewish people and preaching
from the Acts today. 2 or 3 credits
B668 GOSPEL OF LUKE Daniel
A study in English of the Gospel of Luke with particular emphasis given
to lectionary passages with concern for theology and praxis. 3 credits
B762 WITHOUT LUKE? Ormond
If the Gospel of Luke were missing from the canon, what treasures of
Christian tradition and faith would be lacking? This course will make a
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study of the Gospel of Luke with particular attention to passages which
are unique to Luke's Gospel. For example, what contributions to our un-
derstanding of Jesus Christ are made by Luke's birth narrative, Lukan
parables, resurrection account, and reference to the ascension? 3 credits
B769 THE PREACHER AND THE GOSPEL OF JOHN Ormond
A study of the Gospel of John from the point of view of the preacher.
Attention will be given to the overall structure, unique featues, and themes
of the Gospel of John. 3 credits
Biblical Theology
B671 OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY: THE GOD OF THE OLD
TESTAMENT Gunn
Grounded in the study of representative texts, this course seeks to build
up a picture of the God who emerges from the pages of the Old Testament.
God and justice, judgment and love, the limitations of God, God and the
feminine are among themes explored. 2 or 3 credits
B672 THEOLOGY AND NARRATIVE IN THE ACTS OF THE
APOSTLES Gaventa
This course explores the relationship between Luke's narrative and his
theology, giving attention to their implications for preaching and teaching
from Acts today. 3 credits
B675 ROOTS OF NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTOLOGY Moessner
A seminar devoted to reading texts in translation from the intertestamental
period which describe Jewish hopes and expectations for a Messiah or
'Anointed One.' Particular attention will be focused on the ways New
Testament texts both reflect and reject Jewish hopes and to the issues
confronted in preaching these texts in a Judeo-Christian context today.
Prerequisites: B141, B161; B514 strongly recommended 3 or 4 credits
B676 THEMES IN PAULINE THEOLOGY Cousar, Gaventa
Selected themes in the theology of Paul will be investigated in depth. The
course will be structured as a seminar with student opportunity for en-
gaging the rest of the class in a vigorous learning experience.
Prerequisite: B161 3 credits
B677 MIRACULOUS AND MUNDANE:
TEXT, REVELATION, AND INTERPRETATION Gunn
Based on close reading of selected Old Testament texts, the course will
outline a way of organizing our understanding of God in the Old Testament
by starting from the texts of common human experience rather than those
of miracles and great marvels (the "mighty acts of God"): Ruth, Song of
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Songs, Esther, Jephthah's daughter, Rachel and Leah, the marriage of
Hosea are some of the starting points. Though Hebrew is not required,
some knowledge would be an advantage. 3 credits
B678 THEOLOGY OF THE CROSS IN THE NEW
TESTAMENT Cousar
A seminar providing an opportunity for interested students to engage in
research of an important New Testament theme. The primary concerns are
exegetical. 3 credits
B679 STUDY IN OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY Brueggemann
The course is concerned with the primary theological tensions that are
present in the traditions of the Old Testament. Major attention will be
given to Israel's understanding of God as it is articulated in aniconic and
iconic tradition. 3 credits
B775 PREACHING AND TEACHING THE
MIRACLE STORIES Daniel
This course is an exploration of the form, function, and theological import
of miracle stories in Synoptic Gospels and Acts with a view to discovering
their importance for teaching and preaching. The hermeneutical issues
involved in reclaiming these stories will be explored from a number of
different perspectives. 3 credits
Independent Studies
The following courses provide an opportunity to engage in individualized
work on various problems in the Biblical area under the supervision of an
instructor.
B692 EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN
OLD TESTAMENT Brueggemann, Gunn, Newsome
Any term Up to 4 credits
B693 RESEARCH IN OLD TESTAMENT CRITICISM OR
THEOLOGY Brueggemann, Gunn, Newsome
Any term Up to 4 credits
B695 EXEGETICAL RESEARCH IN
NEW TESTAMENT Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner
Any term Up to 4 credits
B696 RESEARCH IN NEW TESTAMENT CRITICISM OR
THEOLOGY Cousar, Gaventa, Moessner
Any term Up to 4 credits
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HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL AREA
FACULTY: Frederick O. Bonkovsky (Chairperson), Glenn R. Bucher, Rob-
ert Leon Carroll, T. Erskine Clarke, Catherine Gunsalus Gonzalez, Justo
Luis Gonzalez, Shirley C. Guthrie, Jr., Douglas W. Oldenburg, James
A. Overbeck, Robert S. Smith, George W. Stroup, William A. Thurston.
Required courses for M.Div. and, as marked, for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
HD121 THE CHURCH THROUGH THE REFORMATION
PERIOD C. Gonzalez
An introduction to the history of the Church, including its doctrine, struc-
ture, and interaction with the surrounding culture. The period from the
close of the New Testament times through the seventeenth century will
be studied. Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Fall 5 credits
HD122 THE MODERN CHURCH Clarke, C. Gonzalez
This course is a continuation of HD121. A major focus will be on the
religious history of the United States. Special attention will be given to the
relationship between religion and culture in American life.
Spring 4 credits
HD181 CHURCH AND CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY Thurston & Staff
A study of the values, systems and structures which form the context for
ministry in the United States and the world today to provide insights and
skills for contemporary Christian witness. Also required for M.A. in Youth
Ministry. Prerequisite: PI 12
Spring 3 credits
HD233-234 CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY Guthrie, Stroup
A study of the Christian faith from the perspective of the classical and
contemporary Reformed tradition in conversation with other theological
traditions. Attention is given both to the development of doctrine and to
its interpretation for the life and ministry of the church in the modern
world. Also required for M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Prerequisites: HD121, HD122
Fall 3 credits
Spring 4 credits
HD241 ALTERNATIVE CONTEXT FOR MINISTRY Staff
A combined academic and experiential course to deepen experience and
understanding of a significantly different cultural context and the mission
of the Church in that context. Also to provide opportunity for theological
reflection on the experience and its implications for ministry. In 1989-90
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the contexts were the inner city of Atlanta, Appalachia, the Caribbean,
Central America (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala), and Hungary.
Prerequisite: HD181
Winter 4 credits
HD272 CHRISTIAN ETHICS Bonkovsky
A study of the Biblical, theological and philosophical foundations of Chris-
tian ethics for guidance in Christian decision-making. Also required for
M.A. in Youth Ministry.
Prerequisite: HD181
Spring 3 credits
Elective Courses
General
HD511 HISTORY OF THE DEVOTIONAL TRADITION
OF THE CHURCH C. Gonzalez
A consideration of the classic literature from various movements within
the church's history that have stressed the devotional life, including forms
of monasticism, certain of the mystics, and later authors from both Prot-
estant and Roman Catholic circles. 2 credits
HD610 INTRODUCTION TO THE AMERICAN CONTEXT Clarke
This course is designed to provide internationals a deeper understanding
of American religious, social, and cultural traditions, to give them a his-
torical and social context for their studies in the U.S., to help them place
their theological studies in the larger context of American society and to
explore the complex relationships between religion and culture in American
life. 3 credits
Historical Studies
HD521 REFORMED CHURCHES IN THE
BRITISH ISLES Overbeck
Emphasis will be given to a survey of the history of Protestantism in Scot-
land, England and Ireland from 1560 to the present, with special attention
to the history of Presbyterianism and origins of the Presbyterian movement
in the British Isles. 2 or 3 credits
HD524 THE LIBERAL TRADITION IN AMERICAN RELIGIOUS LIFE
Clarke
A seminar which explores the history of religious liberalism in the U.S.
2 or 3 credits
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HD525 ISSUES IN AMERICAN CULTURE Clarke
A seminar on major cultural developments in the U.S. since World War
II. Special attention is given to the implications for the life and work of the
church. 2 credits
HD526 CONTEMPORARY RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS Clarke
A seminar on contemporary movements in American religion, with special
emphasis on cults, sects, and para-church groups. 3 credits
HD528 EUROPEAN CHURCH IN AN AGE OF
REVOLUTION Overbeck
Beginning with the French Revolution of 1789, the course will investigate
the ways Christian churches have responded to and have been changed
by revolutions. A working definition of revolution (political, social, eco-
nomic or intellectual) will be sought. Understanding the role of churches
in contemporary revolutions will be one objective. 2 credits
HD620 A HISTORY OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
(U.S.A.) Clarke
A study of the ways Presbyterians in the U.S.A. have developed in relation
to a changing society. Special attention will be given to developments in
theology, social concerns, and institutional structures.
Prerequisite: HD122 3 credits
HD621 PERSPECTIVES ON THE MODERN EUROPEAN
REFORMED CHURCH Overbeck
The course will survey the establishment, development, character, and
general history of European Reformed churches in France, Switzerland,
Germany, Holland, Italy and Hungary. The origins, development, and
operation of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches will be examined.
2 credits
HD623 ENGLISH PURITANISM Overbeck
The primary objective of this course is to trace the origins of English and
Scottish Presbyterianism - the foundation of American Presbyterianism.
Beginning with Henry VIII in 1531, the course considers the Elizabethan
Settlement, the concern for a thorough going reformation of the church,
the demands made on James I (for instance, a new translation of the Bible),
the English Civil War, the Westminster Assembly and Confession. "When
England was Presbyterian,, is the subtitle of the study. 2 or 3 credits
HD624 FROM DIXIE TO THE SUNBELT Clarke
A course intended to provide an understanding of the historical and social
context for ministry in the "New South." It is designed to help explore the
particular histories, traditions, and social forces which shape communities.
3 credits
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HD625 REVIVALISM IN AMERICA Overbeck
A study of revivalism in American church history from Jonathan Edwards
through Billy Graham and the Jesus Movement, the course will focus on
the techniques of revivalism, i.e., camp meetings, emotional preaching and
Gospel music. Denominations which have especially benefited from reviv-
alism will be emphasized. 2 or 3 credits
HD626 AMERICAN CIVIL RELIGION Overbeck
An investigation of the relationship between American politics, history and
religion (particularly Protestant Christianity). 2 or 3 credits
HD628 FAITH AND WEALTH IN ANCIENT CHURCH /. Gonzalez
Dealing with the first four centuries of the Christian era, this course will
examine Christian understandings of wealth, property, poverty and related
issues against the backdrop of Greco-Roman views on the same matters.
2 credits
HD629 HISTORY OF FUNDAMENTALISM Clarke
A seminar on the history of Fundamentalism in the U.S.
Prerequisite: HD122 2 or 3 credits
Doctrinal Studies
HD531 THE THEOLOGY OF CALVIN
C. Gonzalez, Guthrie, Kline, Stroup
A seminar which concentrates on the Institutes. Each year a different section
will be studied and compared with the subsequent development of Re-
formed theology. 2 credits
HD533 INTRODUCTION TO THEOLOGY Guthrie
An introduction to the study of theology in preparation for Reformed
Theology in the second year, dealing with the methodology, language and
content of systematic theology. 2 or 3 credits
HD630 JUSTIFICATION: CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATION Stroup
John Calvin describes justification as "the main hinge on which religion
turns." What is justification, and how does the church today make this
central doctrine intelligible? Attention will be given to New Testament texts
and to discussions of the doctrine in classical theology. One major issue
will be the hermeneutical question of how to interpret justification today.
3 credits
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HD631 NARRATIVE THEOLOGY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR
MINISTRY Stroup
A seminar on the recent proposals concerning the use of narrative in the-
ology. The course is in two parts; the first examines some components of
narrative theology, and the second explores the implications of narrative
theology for areas of the church's life such as homiletics, Christian edu-
cation, and pastoral care. 3 credits
HD633 THE THEOLOGIES OF SCHLEIERMACHER AND
KIERKEGAARD C. Gonzalez
A lecture course in which we will study the thought of these two major
19th century theologians. Special attention will be given to comparing the
structure of their theologies and to their influence on 20th century thought.
Prerequisites: HD121-122 3 credits
HD634 THE THEOLOGY OF KARL BARTH Guthrie
A seminar which studies intensively a section of the Church Dogmatics.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
HD635 CONTEMPORARY CHRISTOLOGY Stroup
A seminar on some of the major issues in contemporary Christology, with
special focus on the interpretation of the incarnation, atonement and res-
urrection. 2 credits
HD636 THEOLOGICAL METHOD Kline
A seminar dealing with recent literature on theological method. 2 credits
HD637(737) THE THEOLOGY OF PAUL TILLICH Kline
A study of one or more sections of Systematic Theology in the context of
classical Christian theology and contemporary theological thought.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 or permission of the instructor 3 credits
HD638 THE THEOLOGY OF STEWARDSHIP Hall
A comprehensive course of lectures and seminars on the biblical and the-
ological metaphor of "the steward," designed to reflect on its potential as
an appropriate symbol of human identity and vocation in a world con-
fronted by such critical issues as injustice, the lack of peace, and the deg-
radation of creation. 3 credits
HD639 THE THEOLOGY OF JURGEN MOLTMANN Guthrie
A seminar dealing with major themes in Moltmann's theology.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
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HD737 THEOLOGICAL THEMES FOR CONTEMPORARY MINISTRY
Kline
A seminar discussing the theological roots of such ministry themes as
worship, evangelism, stewardship, interfaith dialogue, moral discourse.
3 credits
HD546 THEOLOGY OF LITURGY C. Gonzalez
A lecture and discussion course on the doctrinal significance of liturgical
practice: the liturgical year, the sacraments, parts of worship, etc. Special
attention will be given to the interpretation of Biblical texts within the
liturgical setting in which they are to be employed. 3 credits
HD641 CONTEMPORARY THEOLOGY Guthrie, Stroup
This seminar will cover selected topics having to do with the nature of
human identity, the individual's relation to community, the significance
of memory, and what it is in human beings which accounts for the search
for transcendence. Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 or 3 credits
HD643 THE THEOLOGY OF WORK Kline
A study of employment, jobs, careers, leisure, unemployment, retirement,
and other issues of the workplace. A focus on ministry of the church to
people in relation to the world defined by work. 3 credits
HD644 PREACHING AT THE OCCASION OF THE
SACRAMENTS C. Gonzalez
A seminar-workshop concerned with the relationship of preaching and the
sacraments. Particular attention will be given to the hermeneutical signif-
icance of the sacraments in Biblical interpretation, as well as to the theo-
logical significance of preaching on sacramental occasions. 2 credits
HD645 PROVIDENCE Stroup
An examination of what some contemporary theologians have said about
God's relation to the world and God's presence and activity in history.
2 or 3 credits
HD646 FAITH AND RIGHTEOUSNESS: A THEOLOGY OF H.
RICHARD NIEBUHR Kline
A seminar on the theological and ethical writings of H. Richard Niebuhr.
Prerequisite: HD233-234 or permission of instructor 3 credits
HD647 LIBERATION THEOLOGY Guthrie
A study of various theologies written from the perspective of the people
who are oppressed and excluded. Special attention is given to theologies
coming from the "third world" and from blacks.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
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HD648 THEORIES OF JUSTICE Guthrie
A seminar to explore the meaning of justice, expecially with regard to the
question of what basic economic goods and services should be distributed.
Various conservative and liberal classical views will be studied and eval-
uated from the perspective of Christian faith. 2 credits
HD649 CONFESSIONAL LITERATURE OF THE
REFORMED CHURCHES Guthrie, Stroup
A seminar making a comparative study of the Reformed Confessions of
the sixteenth, seventeenth, and twentieth centuries.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 4 credits
HD744 LITURGICAL PREACHING C. Gonzalez
A seminar-workshop concerned with the relationship of preaching and the
sacraments. Particular attention will be given to the hermeneutical signif-
icance of the sacraments in Biblical interpretation, as well as to the theo-
logical significance of preaching on sacramental occasions. The significance
of the liturgical year will also be considered. 3 credits
ATA451 INTERSEMINARY SEMINAR Interseminary Staff
An occasional seminar (composed of students and professors from Colum-
bia, Candler School of Theology, the Interdenominational Theological Cen-
ter) to study a current theological issue or theologian. 3 credits
Philosophical Studies
HD551 PHILOSOPHICAL INTRODUCTION Kline
A study of philosophical questions, terminology, and systems as they relate
to the theological formulations of the church. 2 credits
HD651 THEOLOGICAL HERMENEUTICS Stroup
A seminar on the philosophical and theological hermeneutics of Paul Ri-
coeur. Special attention will be given to Ricoeur's early work on evil and
his more recent work on metaphor and biblical texts. 3 credits
HD652 THEOLOGY AND LANGUAGE Kline
A seminar dealing with classical and contemporary issues about language
in theology. Topics will include such items as analogy, symbol, existence,
analysis, story, metaphor, experience.
Prerequisites: HD233-234 2 credits
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Mission and Ecumenics
HD562 CHRISTIAN UNITY: THE ECUMENICAL MOVEMENT Brown
A study of the Ecumenical Movement including the following subjects: the
Biblical and theological basis for unity, history of the worldwide Christian
movement, unity and mission, the national and world Councils of
Churches, local participation in the movement toward unity.
2 or 3 credits
HD563 AREA STUDIES — ASIA, AFRICA, LATIN AMERICA Staff
A seminar which deals with the history, distinctive characteristics, and
present status of Christianity in a specific geographic area against the back-
ground of the political, social and economic situation. Will focus on op-
portunities for mission, current issues and ecumenical relationships. Each
year the seminar is offered, a different geographical area will be considered.
2 or 3 credits
HD565 CROSS CULTURAL COMMUNICATION Staff
An introductory course in the communication of the Gospel across cultural
boundaries both abroad and within the United States. The seminar will
deal with the nature of culture, communication and listening skills, inter-
cultural awareness, and handling cultural conflict and culture shock. De-
signed for those interested in working with and understanding cultures
and sub-cultures different from our own in this increasingly pluralistic
world. 2 credits
HD662 CHRISTIAN ENCOUNTER WITH OTHER
RELIGIONS AND CULTS Brown
A seminar dealing with the relationship of the Christian faith to living
religions of today. Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam and the religions of China
will be explored. Will focus on the relationship between the lordship of
Jesus Christ and issues of religious pluralism, dialogue, and the impact of
Eastern religious cults on American life. 3 credits
HD663 CHRISTIANITY AND REVOLUTION IN CHINA Brown
A case study of Christianity in a Marxist Society which will deal with the
rise of Christianity and Communism in the world's oldest and most pop-
ulous country. Emphasis will be on the reemergence of the church in a
post-Maoist China. Implications for the mission of the church in the U.S.
and the Third World are a major focus. 2 or 3 credits
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HD664 CONTEMPORARY ROMAN CATHOLIC
THEOLOGY C. Gonzalez
A view of recent developments in Roman Catholic theology based partic-
ularly upon the documents of the Second Vatican Council and the writings
of other Catholic theologians since then.
Prerequisites: HD121-122 4 credits
HD665 U.S. AS A FOREIGN MISSION FIELD Brown
The focus of the seminar will be Lesslie Newbigin's thesis that Western
civilization is in crisis and that the church should be called to a "missionary
encounter" with our own culture. Texts will be Newbigin's The Other Side
of 1984 and Foolishness to the Greeks. 2 credits
Ethics and Society
HD570 CRISIS ETHICS Staff
A seminar to discuss if our post-1945 knowledge of the Holocaust has
fundamentally changed ethics and theology. The crises of Christianity and
Western culture represented in Hiroshima and Auschwitz will also be stud-
ied. 3 credits
HD574 SOCIETY, PERSONALITY, AND ETHICS Thurston, Patton
This course introduces the insights of both social science (sociology, psy-
chology and cultural anthropology), and social ethics into the roles of
religion in the human situation. It examines the moral values, assumptions
and reasoning of various arguments concerning the relation of religion to
culture. This examination considers: 1) the social functions of religion in
structuring human personality and society; 2) the social and psychological
dynamics of religious and socio-cultural change; 3) the individual and cul-
tural meanings of religion; and 4) the effects of modern pluralism on both
religious and secular thought and action. Finally, the course concludes
with an assessment of the critical dialogue between social science, social
ethics and theology on the subject of morality and society. 3 credits
HD576 BIBLICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky
In whatever activities persons are involved, public or private (e.g., religion,
politics, marriage, sex, economics, war), the commands of God reach us.
A study of Biblical Ethics thus centers on the authority they bring to our
lives and the directions in which we are led.
Prerequisites: Previous work in Bible and in ethics 3 credits
HD579 BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky
Christian teaching is brought to bear on selected issues, such as abortion,
genetic manipulation, and death policy. 2 credits
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HD670 CRISIS ETHICS Bonkovsky
A course which considers post-1945 knowledge of the Holocaust and how
such knowledge fundamentally shapes ethics, theological reflection, and
the life of religious and secular communities. The crises of Christianity,
western culture, and the human enterprise represented in Auschwitz and
Hiroshima will be studied. Course will include input from and discourse
with non-Christian as well as Christian prespectives. Course will meet off
campus as well as on in order to experience other communities of moral
discourse. Open to all students, but prior consultation with instructor is
advisable. 2 credits
HD672 ETHICS IN LIBERATION THEOLOGY: Blacks' and Women's
Thurston
The seminar will investigate critically the theological and ethical issues
underlying radical moral arguments for blacks' and women's liberation in
the United States. Particular attention is given to the different meanings
of: moral community, liberation, immorality of oppression, moral agency,
and the ethic of means to attain the liberation of African Americans and
women. The course, to a limited extent, will explore also the interrelation-
ship between these liberation movements and struggles for national lib-
eration in the Third World.
Prerequisites: Previous work in theology or ethics, or permission
of instructor 3 credits
HD673 ETHICS FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE Bonkovsky
A seminar to reflect on critical ethical issues which Christians and others
face in their interactions with the worlds of business and the professions.
Actual cases and contexts will be studied. Students will lead the seminar
at several points.
Prerequisites: HD181 or HD272 or experience in moral discourse or the
professional world. 2 credits
HD674 POLITICAL ETHICS IN THE REFORMED TRADITION:
BARTH, NIEBUHR, AND MOLTMANN Thurston
A seminar which studies critically the ethical-political thought of Karl Barth,
Reinhold Niebuhr, and Jurgen Moltmann. It investigates their convergent
and divergent understandings of Christian social responsibility in the di-
vine-human enterprise of making an inclusive community of freedom,
justice and peace in the world. It intends to serve students in developing
moral arguments, from the standpoint of the "Reformed Tradition," with
respect to contemporary issues of justice.
Prerequisite: previous work in theology and ethics 3 credits
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HD675 ETHICS AND URBAN LIFE Bonkovsky
Consideration of ethical issues in the history and current life of American
cities, especially Atlanta, Georgia. A central, organizing theme is the re-
lation of sub-sections of the city to the interests of the broader urban
community. Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics and permission of the
instructor 3 credits
HD676 ETHICS AND INTERNATIONAL POLICY Bonkovsky
Consideration of the ways in which nations and other international actors,
such as churches and multi-national corporations, act, with special atten-
tion to the values which do and may influence behavior.
Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics 2 or 3 credits
HD677 THE THEOLOGY AND ETHICS OF
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Thurston
Examines critically the political theology and ethics of Martin Luther King,
Jr. which inform his conception and strategy of racial justice. Particular
attention is given to King's understanding of moral community, racial and
social justice, immorality of racial oppression, moral agency, and the ethic
of means to attain racial justice. The course will also explore the primary
moral arguments of justice which compete with that of King with respect
to the problematic of racial oppression.
Prerequisite: Previous work in theology or ethics 3 credits
HD678 ETHICAL THINKERS Bonkovsky
A study of the writings of several recent ethicists with special attention to
their methods and sources in "doing ethics." Thinkers may include Bon-
hoeffer, Brunner, Frankena, Gustafson, Haering, H.R. Niebuhr, and Ram-
sey.
Prerequisite: Previous work in ethics 3 credits
HD679 BIO-MEDICAL ETHICS Bonkovsky
Exploration of pressing issues in contemporary American bio-medicine and
medical care. Emphasizes moral discourse between ethics and medicine as
well as within the medical sector. Students will need to interact thoughtfully
with medical professionals and in medical settings. The course meets off
campus as well as on campus. Students will want to become knowledgeable
in a specific issue as well as gain more general exposure.
Prerequisites: HD181 or HD272 or the equivalent 3 credits
HD770 SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE CHURCH
AND THE COMMUNITY Staff
This course will focus on the interaction between the church and the com-
munity through an analysis of the setting in which the church functions.
3 credits
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HD776 BIBLICAL ETHICS AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES Bonkovsky
The Bible is normative for Judean-Christian communities, but the nature
of Scriptural authority is hotly debated and diversely understood. Partic-
ipants will survey various ways in which Biblical ethics is done and reflect
on such contemporary issues as abortion or nuclear weapons in terms of
how Scripture can give guidance to the communities of discourse and to
pastor-theologians.
3 credits.
HD790 CHRISTOLOGY AT THE CROSSROADS Wells
This course will examine the Christologies of contemporary western the-
ologians, the response of Latin American theologies, and the relevance of
the two types for a constructive Caribbean Christology. The student will
be encouraged to articulate a personal Christology which is relevant to
ministry in Jamaica. 3 credits
INDEPENDENT STUDIES
The following courses provide an opportunity to engage in individualized
work on various topics in the Historical-Doctrinal Area under the super-
vision of an instructor.
HD691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN HISTORY Clarke, Gonzalez
Any term Up to 4 credits
HD693 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN THEOLOGY Guthrie, Stroup
Any term Up to 4 credits
HD695 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHILOSOPHY Kline
Any term Up to 4 credits
HD696 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MISSION AND
ECUMENICS Brown
Any term Up to 4 credits
HD697 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN ETHICS Bonkovsky, Bucher, Thurston
Any term Up to 4 credits
HD698 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN AFRICAN AMERICAN THOUGHT
AND PRAXIS Thurston
Any term Up to 4 credits
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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY AREA
FACULTY: Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., Brian H. Childs (Chairperson), Philip
R. Gehman, Douglas W. Hix (on sabbatic leave 1990-91), Wade P. Huie,
Jr., Oscar J. Hussel, Ben C. Johnson, Sara Covin Juengst, Jasper N.
Keith, Jr., John H. Patton, Robert H. Ramey, Jr., Lucy A. Rose, Jeanne
Stevenson-Moessner, Christine Wenderoth.
Required courses for M.Div. degree and, as marked, for M.A. in Youth
Ministry
PI 12 BECOMING A MINISTER TO PERSONS Staff
This course seeks to enable students to grow in their understanding of
persons and the nature of ministry. It provides a foundation for other
disciplines within the pastoral field. Topics considered are the church's
ministry, personal development, and community life.
Fall 3 credits
P143 INTRODUCTION TO WORSHIP Rose
An introduction to the history, theology, and practice of worship in the
Reformed and other traditions.
Winter 1 credit
P151 WORSHIP AND PREACHING Huie, Rose
An introduction to the preaching ministry of the Church with the prepa-
ration and delivery of sermons and with some attention to the practical
concerns of worship, e.g., prayers, music, funerals.
Prerequisites: B153, PI 12, P143
Spring 3 credits
P222 THE MINISTRY OF TEACHING Hussel
An introduction to the teaching ministry of the church, including the phi-
losophy and structure of Christian education, and the place of educational
work in the life of the congregation. Attention will be given to the involve-
ment of the pastor in education and the development of an educational
style of ministry. Required for M.A. in Y.M.
Prerequisite for Master of Divinity: PI 12
Fall 3 credits
P232 MINISTRY TO PERSONS Childs, Keith
The course seeks to provide an understanding of pastoral care as a ministry
of the church. Specific themes and skills related to the pastoral care of
persons in their life experiences are explored through classroom presen-
tations, verbatim materials, and literature. This course includes intensive
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involvement in ministry to persons in a clinical setting, plus seminars.
Prerequisite for Master of Divinity: P112 Required for M.A.Y.M.
Fall or Spring 5 credits
P381-382 CHURCH AND MINISTRY Ramey and Staff
A consideration of the theory and practice of the church and its ministry
in terms of the nature of church and of ministry in context, polity, and
leadership skills. Students will be assigned to a congregation and make
other observation visits. Non-Presbyterian students will study the polity
of their denomination and administration of their sacraments in approved
courses at other ATA schools or with a minister (chosen by Columbia) of
their denomination.
Prerequisites: SM210, HD233-234
Fall and Spring 3 credits each semester
Other Required Courses of M.A. in Youth Ministry
P142 WORSHIP WITH YOUTH Staff
A study of the foundations and purposes of worship and application, in
a variety of ways, with youth.
Winter 3 credits
P224 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT— YOUTH Hussel
General models of planning and decision making are examined and applied
in ministry with youth through leadership recruitment, development and
support and through knowledge of basic denominational programs and
resources. 2 credits
*P527 ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONGREGATION Hussel
A study of adults as learners and of forms of education for participation
in the life and mission of the church and for the Christian life.
Spring 3 credits
P620 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND OLDER ADULTS Staff
An exploration of the world of gerontology and Christian education.
Prerequisite: P222 2 or 3 credits
*P623 THE CHURCH AND THE CHILD Wenderoth
The specialized needs of children (considered developmentally, sociolog-
ically, and anthropologically) will be the central focus, but these will be
considered within a broader understanding of Christian education as a
discipline of practical theology. 3 credits
*One or the other is required.
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P624 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Wenderoth
An examination and comparison of the developmental theories of Erikson,
Piaget, Kohlberg, Fowler, Gilligan, Kegan, Levinson, and others, with a
particular eye to how developmental theories can be applied to faith and
religious development.
Prerequisite: P222 3 credits
P625 BASIC MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Staff
A beginning exploration into the sociological and psychological basis for
ministry for and with adolescents, including theoretical issues, examination
of successful models, developmental concerns and resources available.
3 credits
P626 ADVANCED MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Staff
Continues the exploration into ministry with/for youth. Specialized con-
cerns such as spiritual formation, evangelism, stewardship, confirmation,
juvenile delinquency are developed as well as continuing the dialogue for
a wholistic understanding of youth ministry.
Prerequisites: P222, P625 3 credits
Elective Courses
General
P505 PRINCIPLES OF WRITING Archer
A course designed to help the student become more confident and effective
in writing tasks. It will review the basics of composition and common
problems in grammar and usage, but will also help the student understand
and develop the writing process, viewing it as both a critical and creative
activity. Writing assignments from the students' concurrent courses will
provide the basis for activities and discussion. The lecture/workshop format
will allow time for general discussion and for individual help. Throughout,
the concept of writing as ministry will be explored. non-credit
P513 PERSONS AND MINISTRY Staff
The issues of adulthood, vocation, parenting, and aging are studied as
these relate to ministry. The course builds on the foundation provided by
PI 12 and seeks to deepen understanding of ministry to persons in their
development. Prerequisite: PI 12 2 credits
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P515 FEMININE FOOTSTEPS IN THE PARISH: THE IMPACT OF
WOMEN'S STUDIES IN THE GOSPEL MINISTRY
S tevenson-Moess ner
This introductory survey on the impact of Women's Studies in Religion as
it affects the gospel ministry will include these materials: feminist her-
meneutics; doctrinal considerations; partnership (male/female) in ministry;
the male predicament in the midst of church change; practical, spiritual,
and sociological aspects of women in ministry; forgiveness and reconcili-
ation. 3 credits
P516 WOMEN AND MINISTRY Stevenson-Moessner
A comprehensive seminar covering the variety of women in a congrega-
tional setting, highlighting women as recipients and initiators of ministry,
and discussing such topics as self-esteem and spirituality. "Women" in-
clude missionaries, two-thirds-world women, parishioners, and the female
cleric; there will be a particular emphasis on the role of the spouse of a
male minister. The seminar will address these questions: What is a useful
ministry with women? What kind of caring is most helpful to the women
in crises, including faith crises? Additional requirements for advance degree
programs. 2 or 3 credits
Christian Education
P522 TEACHING WITH IMAGINATION Juengst
This course will help students develop a more imaginative approach to
teaching by experiencing a variety of teaching methods. Attention will be
given to understanding how our theology affects our methodology.
2 or 3 credits
P524 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AND LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT Hussel
General models of planning will be examined and applied for education
in the congregation. Leadership recruitment, development and support are
stressed and specific methods considered. Planned choice of curriculum
and educational resources is included, with examination of specific re-
sources.
Fall 2 credits
P525 FAITH DEVELOPMENT ACROSS THE LIFE CYCLE Wenderoth
Faith development throughout the human life cycle will be explored using
Fowler's schema as well as his antecedents and critics. The class will explore
implications for pastoral counseling and Christian nurture in the congre-
gation.
Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 2 or 3 credits
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P527 ADULT EDUCATION IN THE CONGREGATION Hussel
A study of the adult and of adult education for participation in the life and
mission of the church and for the Christian life.
Prerequisites: PI 12, P222 3 credits
P623 THE CHURCH AND THE CHILD Wenderoth
The specialized needs of children (considered developmentally, sociolog-
ically, and anthropologically) will be the central focus, but these will be
considered within a broader understanding of Christian education as a
discipline of practical theology. 3 credits
P625 BASIC MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Staff
A beginning exploration into the sociological and psychological basis for
ministry for and with adolescents, including theoretical issues, examination
of successful models, developmental concerns and resources available.
3 credits
P626 ADVANCED MINISTRY WITH YOUTH Staff
Continues the exploration into ministry with/for youth. Specialized con-
cerns such as spiritual formation, evangelism, stewardship, confirmation,
juvenile delinquency are developed as well as continuing the dialogue for
a wholistic understanding of youth ministry.
Prerequisites: P222, P625 3 credits
P724 THE MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH AND OLDER ADULTS
Crossley
This course will begin the exploration into the world of older adults in the
American context, taking special note of the implications for the ministry
of the Church. 3 credits
Pastoral Care and Counseling
P531 PASTORAL CARE AND THEOLOGY Childs
Through lectures and reading seminars the literature in the field of pastoral
care will be examined. Models for doing pastoral care and theological
groundings of the pastoral approaches will be explicated.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P531a PASTORAL CARE IN FILM AND LITERATURE Childs
The empirical and rational ways of knowing are important ones used in
pastoral care and pastoral theology. An intuitive way of knowing is also a
way of knowing and one seemingly underdeveloped for most pastoral care
persons. Experiencing art is one way to understand the intuitive way of
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knowing. This course will investigate the limits and possibilities of intuitive
knowing through the experience of film and literature. Along with reading
in the history of art in the Christian Church, the course will concern itself
with contemporary film and literature.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P532 PASTORAL CARE IN CRISIS SITUATIONS Quids
Examination of forms of crisis experience in modern life from psychological,
sociocultural and theological perspectives. Theologically grounded ap-
proaches to crisis ministry compared with current secular models of crisis
intervention.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P533 PASTORAL CARE IN PRIMARY MOMENTS Patton
Lectures and case studies dealing with selected primary moments in the
developmental process and some common critical incidents that call for
pastoral care to developing persons.
Prerequisite: PI 12 2 or 3 credits
P534 PASTORAL CARE OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY LIFE
Childs, Patton
This course focuses on current developments and issues in marriage and
family life as these relate to ministry. Various types of ministry to marriage
and family life will be explored. Particular attention will be given to a
theological understanding of marriage and family life.
Prerequisite: PI 12 2 or 3 credits
P535 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT Keith
A seminar for couples, discussing issues in contemporary Christian mar-
riage and engaging in enrichment experiences, in order to strengthen the
participants' marriages and prepare them for ministry to other marriages.
2 or 3 credits
P536 PASTORAL CARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES Staff
A seminar discussing the illnesses of children, family dynamics and pas-
toral care of each plus clinical experience. In 1986 the location was Scottish
Rite Hospital with Chaplain Imogene Bennett.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P537 MINISTRY TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED PERSONS Keith
A seminar discussing the disabilities and handicaps, personal and family
dynamics, and enlightened treatment of the developmentally disabled per-
sons plus clinical experience at a retardation center.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
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P538 MINISTRY TO DEEPLY TROUBLED PERSONS Keith
A seminar discussing the dynamics and behaviors of deeply troubled per-
sons, plus clinical experience in a mental health facility.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P539 PASTORAL CARE AND THE AGING PROCESS Keith
This course explores a variety of issues relating to the aging process and
older adults. Community resources for the care of the aged are identfied.
Specific proposals for parish programs are developed. Throughout the
course theological dimensions of the aging process are sought. Includes a
clinical component.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P630 SPECIAL ISSUES IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING
Childs
An advanced seminar identifying and discussing the major special issues
confronting pastoral care-giving in contemporary society. Such issues as
violence, addiction, homosexuality, pandemic disease will be raised. Spe-
cial projects will be generated from student and social issues raised ac-
cording to the needs of the time.
Prerequisite: P232 2 or 3 credits
P630a TOWARD A PASTORAL CARE OF WOMEN Stevenson-Moessner
The goal of this seminar is to respond more appropriately to the distinctive
physical and psychological pain of women through the medium of pastoral
care. Questions of personal identity and intimacy as well as female cyclical
theories will be examined. Concepts of "caring" and "mothering," voca-
tional motivations, therapeutic alignment with dominant systems, a wom-
an's role as counselor/counselee and disciplines of support will be
discussed. 2 or 3 credits
P631 THEOLOGICAL DIMENSIONS OF PASTORAL CARE Patton
This course will explore theological dimensions of pastoral care, along with
certain understandings from psychodynamic theories and family systems
theory, as one foundation for parish ministry. Particular attention will be
given to the use of community resources and consultation. Primarily for
D.Min. and Th.M. degree students; others must secure permission of the
professor. 3 credits
P631a FROM PASTORAL EXPERIENCE TO THEOLOGY Patton
A seminar which focuses on theological reflection on one's pastoral ex-
perience in order to develop a type of experiential theology.
Prerequisite: P232 and HD234 3 credits
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P632 SEMINAR IN FAMILY LIFE Keith
This course seeks to provide an in-depth understanding of the literature,
theories, and concepts of family life. Major resources to be considered will
be psychological, sociological, and theological. 2 or 3 credits
P633 THE DEVLOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL CARE Keith
This course will research the literature, study the personalities, and con-
sider the historical context of the pastoral care movement in the U.S. in
the 20th century. 2 or 3 credits
P634 SYSTEMS OF FAMILY PASTORAL COUNSELING Childs
A survey and seminar exploring the various systems of family evaluation
and therapy. Special emphasis will be placed upon the works of major
theorists and clinicians (Minuchin, Bowen, Ackerman and Haley). The
theological evaluation of family life and dysfunction will explored. For
Th.M. and S.T.D. students; others must secure permission of the professor.
3 credits
P635 ETHICAL DILEMMAS IN PASTORAL CARE Patton
Lectures and case studies are used to explore the boundaries of pastoral
care and ethics. Issues such as abortion, sexuality, work and play, com-
mitment to causes, use of economic resources, social responsibility, life
and death, etc. will be considered. 2 or 3 credits
P636 PASTORAL COUNSELING OF THE INDIVIDUAL Childs
Theory and practice of time-limited, individual pastoral counseling. Basic
principles of psychological and theological diagnosis; treatment planning;
and treatment managment. Cases investigated will be those typically en-
countered in the parish. Case studies, lectures, role playing, verbal reports
will be used. Theological rationale of pastoral counseling will be explored.
Prerequisite: P232 3 credits
P637 PASTORAL CARE AND GRIEF Keith
A study of the pastoral care response in situations of loss, the dimensions
of the grief process, and the dynamics of personality involved in grief.
Events of pastoral care in grief will be shared by the participants. For Th.M.
and D.Min. students; others must secure permission of professor.
3 credits
P638 GRADUATE COUNSELING PRACTICUM Staff
Graduate students in the pastoral counseling program are admitted to work
under supervision at one of the several local pastoral counseling centers
until the counseling center certifies achievement of the required level of
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performance. At that time the student will be granted six credits. (Tuition
for the course is paid directly to the counseling center at a rate established
by Columbia and the center.) It is expected that upon completion of the
practicum a student will have sufficient supervision to apply for member-
ship in the American Association of Pastoral Counseling, Inc. Limited to
students in the Th.M. in Pastoral Couseling. (Students may register for
P638a, P638b, P638c for 2 credits per semester.)
Prerequisite: Oral Examination by professors and supervisors 6 credits
P639 PRINCIPLES OF PASTORAL SUPERVISION Keith
This course will research philosophies of education, theories of learning
and methods of supervision for a ministry of pastoral supervision. (Stu-
dents may register for P639a, P639b, for 3 credits each semester.)
Fall and Spring 6 credits
P639a MEN AND WOMEN IN TRAVAIL AND TRANSITION:
CONSIDERATIONS IN PASTORAL COUNSELING
Stevenson-Moessner
A seminar to discuss issues of men's and women's development, crises,
and changes that are pertinent to parish work and pastoral care. 3 credits
P734 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING THEORY Hightower
This course will survey theory and practice of marriage and family coun-
seling with particular attention to how this discipline can be used by the
parish minister. Emphasis will be placed on case material presented by
students and the application of theory to these cases. 3 credits
P735 PASTORAL CARE: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH Close
A look at some of the right brain approaches to pastoral care and counseling:
rapport building, metaphor, therapeutic rituals and ceremonies, guided
meditation and behavioral assignments. 3 credits
Worship
P541 PRACTICUM IN WORSHIP AND PREACHING Huie, Rose
This course is designed to further learning, growth, and competence in
leading worship and preaching, with an emphasis on practice with the use
of video. Plenaries meet for one hour a week with readings and discussions
of key issues with special attention given to those chosen by the class.
Small group lab sessions provide work with video where students tell
stories, preach sections of sermons, work on communication skills, and
lead selected acts of worship. Prerequisites: P143, P151 or equivalent
2 credits
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P542 WORSHIP IN THE REFORMED TRADITION Staff
A study of the history, theology, and practice of worship in the Reformed
tradition. The development of worship from the New Testament to the
current day will be surveyed, with particular attention to the Reformed
tradition in Europe and North America. Reformed views of Word and
Sacrament will be examined, and lab exercises in the conduct of various
worship services will be given.
Spring 2 credits
P544 HYMNOLOGY Davies
A workshop series to examine the history, theology, musicianship, pastoral
dynamics, and aesthetic dimension of hymns in general, with special ref-
erence to selected hymns from the new Presbyterian Hymnbook. The course
is designed to help students be more intentional in their choice of hymns
for worship. Students will be helped to write their own hymns during the
course. 2 credits
P644 RENEWING WORSHIP THROUGH NEW LITURGICAL
RESOURCES Huie
The focus of this class is on the four liturgical resources recently produced
by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) on the Sunday service with the Lord's
Supper, baptism, marriage, and the funeral, evaluating them in their ecu-
menical context from theological, historical, and pastoral perspectives, and
thus enriching our understanding of and leadership in worship.
Prerequisite: P143, P151, or equivalent 3 credits
Preaching
P551 TASTING SERMONS Huie
A seminar to study and discuss contemporary sermons by reading or lis-
tening/viewing on tape. Beginning with sermons in The Twentieth Century
Pulpit, a variety of types and styles of sermons which represent various
denominations and different groups are tasted. 2 credits
P552(652) DEVELOPING YOUR OWN PREACHING STYLE Rose
A seminar in which students will (1) explore a variety of sermon types,
designs, and techniques, (2) evaluate sermons of historical and contem-
porary preachers, and (3) preach three sermons of their own. P652 requires
additional work.
Prerequisite: P151 2 credits
P553 SITUATIONAL PREACHING Huie
A seminar-workshop in the composition and delivery of sermons with
particular attention given to situational issues in ministry - pastoral crises,
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ethical issues, liturgical settings, and so forth. Video will be used to improve
communication skills and to give opportunity to experiment with various
styles.
Prerequisite: P151 or equivalent 2 or 3 credits
P654 PREACHING WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR Rose
Students will explore a variety of sermon types, designs, and techniques,
evaluate sermons of historical and contemporary preachers, preach three
sermons of their own, and use video to work on communication skills.
3 credits
P658 CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO PREACHING Staff
Recent developments in contemporary preaching, such as inductive and
narrative preaching, will be critically examined in terms of theory and
practice. 3 credits
P659 PREACHING ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS Huie
Designed to explore the significance of special occasions in ministry and
how to address them in preaching. Some examples: rites like baptisms and
funerals, festivals of the Christian year like Ascension and All Saints, and
church seasons like missions and stewardship. Reading and lectures, writ-
ing and delivering sermons.
Prerequisites: P143, P151, or equivalents 3 credits
P752 THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PREACHING WEEK IN AND
WEEK OUT Crawford
The burden of preaching too often drains the minister of imagination,
passion, and exegetical skill. This course is designed to address these three
issues as a way of reinvigorating the pastor's major calling. 3 credits
Communication
P560 THE MINISTER AS A SPEAKER Taylor
A study of the principles of healthy and effective vocal expression and the
application of these to speech in pulpit, committee meeting, and confer-
ence. 3 credits
P565 COLUMBIA CHOIR Davies
A course for students interested in learning about church music through
singing in a choir. A variety of musical styles will be offered each semester.
May be taken for a maximum of 2 semesters for credit.
1 credit per semester
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P567 INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC IN WORSHIP Davies
Students will be helped to develop their own philosophy on the use of
music in worship, and, at the same time, will have the opportunity of
learning to read music and use this skill in the playing of handbells.
2 credits
Evangelism
P571 CONTEMPORARY DISCIPLESHIP Johnson
The aim of this course is the development of a meaningful Christian lifestyle
patterned on the biblical record of the life and ministry of Jesus. The course
aims to enrich the lives of students and also to provide a model for dis-
cipleship training in the local congregation. 3 credits
P572 INTRODUCTION TO EVANGELISM Johnson
An examination of the meaning of evangelism from both theological and
historical perspectives, with a focus on pastoral ministry. 3 credits
P573 EVANGELISM FOCUS Johnson
A course to train students to lead and participate in a week-end event of
witnessing, teaching, and preaching. Requires involvement in a week-end
event in a congregation. P571 recommended. 2 credits
P574 ON DISCERNING GOD'S WILL Johnson
This course will endeavor to help each student answer the crucial question
"How can I discern God's will?" The course will consist of student research,
input and grappling with existential personal issues. 2 credits
P575 PASTOR AS EVANGELIST Johnson
This course will offer a positive, wholistic description of evangelism. It will
explore the various pastoral roles with their evangelistic dimension. This
course is especially helpful for juniors who are preparing for SM210.
2 or 3 credits
P576 SPIRITUAL FORMATION IN PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY
Davies, Ramey
Provides a setting for spiritual growth, offers instruction in prayer, provides
structured group experiences and mutual support, and aims to strengthen
ministerial formation. Recommended for first year students. 2 credits
P671 TOWARD A THEOLOGY OF EVANGELISM Johnson, Wenderoth
Beginning with a study of key theological categories — Revelation, Salva-
tion, the Spiritual Presence, Salvation and the Church — students will work
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toward developing evangelistic methods appropriate in a variety of con-
temporary situations. 3 credits
P672 C. JUNG AND SPIRITUALITY Johnson
A seminar which investigates the seminal categories in the thought of Carl
Jung and the implications of his thought for developing Christian spirit-
uality. 2 or 3 credits
P673 AN INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL SPIRITUALITY AND
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Johnson
This course will develop the thesis that the call of God and the minister's
response to it are the dynamic elements which constitute vital spirituality.
It will focus on the minister as a spiritual person and the functions of
ministry as an expression of this identity. The course will expose each
minister to a variety of ways of revitalizing his/her relation with God.
3 credits
P674 CREATING EFFECTIVE EVANGELISTIC MODELS Johnson
An examination of the principles required to create and evaluate effective
models of evangelism. Enables the student to create an effective evangelistic
emphasis which is contextually informed and theology faithful. 2 credits
P675 THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF EVANGELISM
IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Johnson
An exploration of the essential ingredients of evangelism and the theolog-
ical assumptions which undergird it. This approach emphasizes both the-
ological commitment and practical methods. 3 credits
P676 STAGES OF FAITH AND EVANGELISM Johnson
The aim of this course is to develop a holistic understanding and practice
of evangelism in pastoral ministry. Holistic refers both to the whole person
and the whole life span. Using Fowler's "Stages of Faith" model, the class
will explore its implications for evangelism. Practical application to the
student's life and ministry will be stressed. 3 or 4 credits
P677 PASTORAL SPIRITUALITY Johnson
This course will explore the spirituality of the pastor and how it impacts
his or her ministry. It will deal with two fundamental aspects of pastoral
life, spirituality as being and spirituality as doing. It will provide a theo-
logical understanding and practical directives for the development of a
distinctive pastoral spirituality. 2 credits
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P678 EVANGELISM AND SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Johnson
The goal of this course is to enable each student to understand the Biblical
and theological foundations for evangelism and spiritual development; to
appropriate the style and skills of spiritual direction for the evangelistic
task; and to develop basic skills in helping persons begin and continue
their spiritual journey. The class will consist of lecture, discussion, pre-
senting verbatims, and reports on the assigned texts. Through these various
learning opportunities the goal is for each student to develop both a passion
for and skills in enabling persons to begin a vital life of faith.
2 or 3 credits
P679 THEOLOGY FOR CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALITY AND
EVANGELISM ]ohnson
This course will deal with re-visioning the theological categories that inspire
and inform an adequate spirituality and evangelism. It will suggest practical
implications for developing an effective outreach and spiritually renewed
persons and congregations. 3 credits
P771 THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE OF EVANGELISM Johnson
This course will explore the theological basis of evangelism, the analysis
of a congregation, and the development of effective plans for doing evan-
gelism in the local congregation. 3 credits
P773 AN INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL SPIRITUALITY AND
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION Johnson
This course will develop the thesis that the call of God and the minister's
response to it are the dynamic elements which constitute vital spirituality.
It will focus on the minister as a spiritual person and the functions of
ministry as an expression of this identity. The sessions, the discussions,
and the assignments will expose each minister to a variety of ways of
revitalizing his/her relationship with God. Spiritual direction can then be
most profitably explored after one has come to grips with one's own de-
velopment. 3 credits
Church Administration
P582 CREATIVE CHURCH ADMINISTRATION Ramey
A course which enables students to administer churches creatively, in-
cluding administering human, physical and financial resources. 3 credits
P584 BUILDING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL
GROUPS Ramey
A course which deals with the dynamics and philosophies of various small
groups in the church and explores ways to start and maintain such groups.
3 credits
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P681 LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY Ramey
A course which studies the biblical principles of servant leadership and
analyzes students' leadership styles. It also suggests concrete ways that
students can initiate servant leadership in the church and provides op-
portunities for them to develop their leadership skills. 3 credits
P682 MANAGING CONFLICT IN THE LOCAL CHURCH Ramey
A course which relates Biblical, theological, and sociological understand-
ings of conflict of the various forms of conflict in the life of the Church by
study of the basic approaches to conflict management and analysis by
students of their own style of management. Learning techniques will in-
clude role plays of high conflict meetings, simulation games, and case
studies of conflict situations. 3 credits
P683 MULTIPLE STAFF MINISTRY Ramey
A study of the meaning and forms of multiple staff ministry, situations in
which it is taking place, factors in good staff relationships and their im-
plementation, and personnel administration. 2 credits
P684 BUILDING CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL
GROUPS Ramey
This course deals with the dynamics and philosophies of various small
groups in the church and explores ways to start and maintain such groups.
3 credits
P685 ACTIVATING THE LOCAL CONGREGATION Ramey
A course which examines the varied strategies currently being used to
activate churches, including goal setting by the congregation, creative pro-
gram development, spiritual formation, renewal through worship, chang-
ing structures, and leadership development. 3 credits
P686 SPIRITUAL FORMATION Ramey
A course which studies and applies experientially the traditional ways
persons grow in grace through prayer, meditation, journal keeping, read-
ing devotional classes, worship, spiritual direction, and participation in
the community of faith; also studies ways to give authentic spiritual di-
rection to a congregation. 3 or 4 credits
P687 MINISTRY IN THE SMALL CHURCH Ramey
A course designed to enable students to study, value, and lead small
churches. 3 credits
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P688 THE MINISTER AS SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR Ramey
This course studies the relationship between the minister's own spiritual
growth and competence to guide others in their spiritual journeys.
2 or 3 credits
P781 DOING MINISTRY TODAY Harrington
A study of the basic tasks in parish life: preaching, nurture, stewardship,
administration and pastoral care, looked at in terms of the emerging culture
in the USA. 3 credits
P785 ENABLING MINISTRY OF LAITY Smith
This course will relate biblical, theological, historical, and sociological un-
derstandings of factors which either liberate or restrain laity for ministry
within and without the local church. Students will study methods for
enabling laity to identify and claim their particular areas of ministry. Par-
ticipants will analyze how their own theological assumptions and styles of
pastoral leadership inhibit or encourage a cooperative ministry by the laity.
The course will explore methods for deveolping small covenant groups for
laity support and accountability within the local church structure.
3 credits
Independent Studies
The following courses are designed for students who are interested in
further study beyond the regular course offerings in the Practical Theology
Area. Permission of the instructor is required.
P690 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN STEWARDSHIP Johnson, Ramey
Any term Up to 4 credits
P691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN MINISTRY Ramey
Any term Up to 4 credits
P692 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHRISTIAN
EDUCATION Hussel
Any term Up to 4 credits
P693 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
AND COUNSELING Childs, Keith, Stevenson-Moessner
Any term Up to 4 credits
P694 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN WORSHIP Huie, Rose
Any term Up to 4 credits
P695 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PREACHING Huie, Rose
Any term Up to 4 credits
P696 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SPIRITUAL
FORMATION Johnson, Ramey
Any term Up to 4 credits
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P697 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN EVANGELISM
AND CHURCH GROWTH Johnson
Any term Up to 4 credits
P698 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN POLITY AND
ADMINISTRATION Ramey
Any term Up to 4 credits
P699 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN NEW OR SMALL
CHURCH DEVELOPMENT Ramey
Any term Up to 4 credits
INTERDISCIPLINARY COURSES
Required courses for M.Div.
1343 THEOLOGY AND PREACHING Huie, Rose and
Biblical or Historical-Doctrinal Staff
An integrative course to enable students to understand the exegetical,
theological, and contextual — personal and social — dimensions of the act of
preaching and to practice these skills.
Fall 2 credits
1373 EVANGELISM AND MISSION Brown, Johnson
A course to provide an introduction to the understanding and practice of
evangelism and mission for those engaged in ministry in local congrega-
tions. The course includes cross-cultural evangelism, ecumenical and in-
ternational dimensions of mission, strategies for communicating the gospel,
changing patterns of world mission, and a forward look at evangelism and
mission in the emerging Church.
Fall 2 credits
1402 EVALUATION AND PROJECTION OF MINISTRY
DEVELOPMENT Carroll
At the conclusion of the intern year students evaluate their intern expe-
rience in terms of personal growth, professional behavior, and develop-
ment skills; integrate emerging understandings of the form and nature of
ministry into a theory of ministry, and prepare a plan for future devel-
opment in ministry. Required of all year-long interns.
Summer See SM414
Elective Courses
1521 WOMEN IN TRAVAIL: CONSIDERATIONS OF THE FEMININE
IN PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING Stevenson-Moessner
A seminar to discuss two books (Feminine Psychology, Karen Horney, M.D.,
and Toward a New Psychology of Women, Jean Baker Miller, M.D.) and a
collection of articles regarding feminine psychology. This material will be
correlated with a standard text in pastoral care. 3 credits
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1601 FROM TEXT TO SERMON Huie and Biblical Area Staff
A laboratory course using one particular book of the Bible where students
work from particular texts to written sermons.
Prerequisites: B153, B154, P151 3 credits
1604 HOMOSEXUALITY: PASTORAL AND THEOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVES Childs, Stroup
An interdisciplinary seminar which examines homosexuality in light of
recent psychobiological and clinical research and biblical and theological
scholarship. Attention will be given to the general nature of sexuality; the
various social interpretations of homosexuality; and the assessment of dif-
ferent forms of homosexuality in the Bible, Christian theology, and the
history of the Church. Prerequisite: HD233 or 234 and P232 3 credits
1609 PREACHING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Newsome
This seminar will examine methods by which the Old Testament is to be
interpreted to contemporary congregations. 3 credits
1691 INTERDISCIPLINARY INDEPENDENT STUDY Staff
up to 4 credits
SUPERVISED MINISTRY
Required courses for M.Div.
SM210 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: CONGREGATION Carroll and Staff
This required experience of supervised ministry in a congregation is in-
tended to enrich the curriculum both by helping the student integrate
previous studies and by raising questions for future courses. For a period
of 10 weeks (minimum), the intern serves with a congregation, engages in
a broad range of pastoral functions, and engages in a structured process
of theological reflection with a supervising pastor and lay committee. Stu-
dents are assisted in securing a placement within their denomination.
Prerequisites: HD181, P112, P151
Summer 6 credits
Required Courses for M.A. in Youth Ministry
SM212 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: YOUTH Carroll
The concepts and methods learned in Year One are experienced and tested
in the variety of activities related to youth ministry in a congregation within
one's denomination or in other settings. Both CPE and international place-
ments are available.
Summer 6 credits
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SM213-214 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: YOUTH Carroll
Working a limited number of hours weekly in a congregation or other
setting — from September through May — students will reflect upon their
work experiences and upon issues, such as administration, leadership,
styles, staff relationships.
Fall and Spring 3 credits each term
Elective Courses
SM414 SUPERVISED MINISTRY: THE INTERN YEAR Carroll
This twelve-month internship, encouraged for all M.Div. students, is to
foster growth in ministerial identity and competence. The context for the
Intern Year may be in a congregation of one's denomination, a social
agency, an international setting, or other placement appropriate for the
individual's educational and vocational goals. The internship is supervised
by an experienced, ordained minister utilizing an action-reflection process
for learning. Components of this internship outside the ministry context
include (a) the pre-internship seminar, (b) a two-week interdisciplinary
course (on campus in January), and (c) a one-week "Evaluation and Pro-
jection" course (1402, on campus in August).
Prerequisite: Completion of A and B Components, or permission of In-
structor and Dean of Faculty.
Twelve-month period 11 credits
SM610 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION UNIT
Columbia Theological Seminary is a member of the Association for Clinical
Pastoral Education. A student may participate in a unit of Basic CPE in
those institutions accredited by ACPE.
Any term, usually Summer 6 credits*
SM611-612-613-614 CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
INTERNSHIP
Students may participate in units of Advanced CPE in institutions ac-
credited by ACPE.
Twelve-month period 20 credits*
(non-credit for Th.M. students)
SM615 SUPERVISED URBAN CLINICAL UNIT
This course involves a full-time ministry experience which is designed to
help one function more effectively in an urban context. Students are placed
in one of several urban ministry settings. An action-reflection process of
learning is utilized. Supervision is provided by both field supervisors and
staff persons of the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta.
Any term, usually Summer 6 credits
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SM616 SUPERVISED URBAN INTERN YEAR Carroll
An intern year supervised by the Urban Training Organization of Atlanta.
The course involves the various components outlined under SM414 and
SM615.
Prerequisite: Completion of A and B Components, or permission of In-
structor and Dean of Faculty. 20 credits*
SM620 SUPERVISED CONGREGATIONAL UNIT Carroll
This ten-week internship in a congregational context provides one with
the opportunity to focus on either a selected area of ministry chosen for
concentrated experience (e.g., worship, social ministry, Christian educa-
tion, etc.), or a broad range of experience in a congregation which will
develop further one's sense of pastoral identity.
Prerequisite: Completion of A and B Components, or permission of In-
structor and Dean of Faculty. 6 credits
SM691 INDEPENDENT STUDY IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY Carroll
Any term up to 4 credits
*The total number credits required for the M.Div. degree cannot be reduced
by more than six credits for these SM electives, but the other credits may
be applied in another degree program.
S.T.D. AND D.MIN. COURSES
The S.T.D. and D.Min. programs consist primarily of advanced courses
provided by participating schools in the Atlanta Theological Association.
The 600 level courses in this catalog, together with advanced courses at
the Candler School of Theology, Erskine Theological Seminary, and the
Interdenominational Theological Center are open to students in these pro-
grams. The following includes other courses specifically developed for the
S.T.D. and D.Min. programs.
ATA401 SEMINAR ON MINISTRY Hix and Staff
Basic seminar on ministry theory and career analysis required of all D.Min.
students. 6 credits
ATA402 EXPERIENCE IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY A.T.A. Staff
Provides an experience, under supervision, in some aspect of ministry.
May be designed by student in consultation with Director of Advanced
Studies or done as CPE unit. Required of all D. Min. students. 6 credits
ATA403 PROJECT PROPOSAL WORKSHOP Hussel
A workshop presenting the theory of dissertation construction, developing
one's project proposal, and understanding use of the library in dissertation
research. Required of Columbia D.Min. students.
End of January no credit
End of July
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ATA463 THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PASTORAL
COUNSELING A.T.A. Staff
Modern history of pastoral counseling; its roots in theology, psychoanal-
ysis, existential and humanistic psychology.
Required of all Th.M. (pastoral counseling) and S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA471 SEMINAR IN PERSONALITY THEORY A.T.A. Staff
Contemporary personality theories are reviewed to assess their relevancies
for pastoral counseling.
Required of Th.M. (pastoral counseling) and S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA473 DIAGNOSIS AND CHANGE A.T.A. Staff
The process of change is considered from both pastoral and psychological
perspectives.
Required of S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA475 PASTORAL THEOLOGICAL METHOD A.T.A. Staff
Seeks to develop a pastoral theology consistent with both systematic the-
ology and pastoral practice.
Required of S.T.D. students. 3 credits
ATA477 SEMINAR IN PASTORAL SUPERVISION A.T.A. Staff
Provides doctoral students in pastoral counseling with the experience of
pastoral supervision under the guidance of clinical supervisors. Acquaints
students with the expanding literature on pastoral supervision from a va-
riety of disciplines. Students may register for ATA477 and ATA477b.
3 credits
ATA478 GROUP PSYCHOTHERAPY
In this year long course, the dynamics of groups are considered, both
theoretically and experientially for the purpose of developing broader pas-
toral counseling. 6 credits
ATA479 ETHICAL AND THERAPEUTIC PERSPECTIVES ON
MODERN MARRIAGE Patton
The purpose of the course is to become familiar with and discuss critically
some of the contemporary literature on the Christian ethics of marriage
and the theory and practice of marital therapy. Students will read, discuss
the literature, and write a journal-article length paper on how a Christian
ethical perspective and a therapeutic perspective inform the way one un-
derstands marriage and how ethical and therapeutic perspectives may or
may not correct and inform each other. 3 credits
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ATA481 PASTORAL COUNSELING RESEARCH SEMINAR
A.T.A. Staff
A seminar on research methodology in pastoral counseling and pastoral
theology for S.T.D. and Th.M. students. The seminar is required for S.T.D.
students in their second and third years in the program. It is recommended
that Th.M. students in pastoral counseling take at least one year of the
seminar. (S.T.D. students will register for ATA481a, ATA481b, ATA481c,
ATA481d for a total of 6 semester credits). 3 credits per year
ATA485 COUNSELING PRACTICUM Patton and Staff
In each term the student engages in from two to four hours of counseling
per week under supervision. Assigned readings and appropriate didactic
materials are included. (Students will register for ATA485a, ATA485b,
ATA485c, and ATA485d for a total of 18 semester credits.)
Required of S.T.D. students 9 credits per year
ATA489 DIRECTED STUDY
To fill out areas of knowledge not covered by course work, at recommen-
dation of the advisor. Credit as assigned
ATA496 DOCTORAL PROJECT
Required of all D.Min. and S.T.D. students.
6 credits
ATA000 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE
Required for S.T.D. students not registered for course work, clinical work
or doctoral project supervision in any long semester. Non credit
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ACADEMIC NOTES
YEARLY SCHEDULE
The academic year is composed of two long semesters of 14 weeks each
and a short January term. During the summer the seminary offers a full
program of supervised ministry, independent study under the guidance
of a member of the faculty, an eight-week course in beginning Greek, and
a four-week summer session designed primarily for D.Min. students and
ministers interested in continuing education. The sequential nature of the
curriculum for M.Div. degree students makes it essential that they begin
their work with the summer course in beginning Greek (or with the fall
term if they have already mastered basic Greek grammar).
COMMUNITY WORSHIP
The seminary community gathers for worship every day of regular
classes to express its thanksgiving for and need of God's grace and to pray
for the church and the world.
WEDNESDAY FORUMS
Included in the worship of each Wednesday of class weeks is a forum
which leads the Columbia community into consideration of significant is-
sues for the church in the world, or exposes it to persons from other
denominations and parts of the earth, or directs it in spiritual formation.
A majority of the forums are designed and led by student organizations.
ORIENTATION
An orientation program which is required of all entering students is
held during the days preceding the regular opening of the seminary in the
fall. It offers an opportunity for new students to get acquainted with one
another and with student body leaders and members of the faculty. Tests
are administered to help new and transfer students identify and understand
particular strengths and deficiencies of preparation for theological instruc-
tion.
Returning students are also required to participate in the orientation
days, including a debriefing of the summer supervised ministry or intern
program, a discussion of procedures for receiving a call to a congregation,
presbytery relationships, and the like.
SUMMER GREEK SCHOOL
Entering students in the M.Div. degree program are required to have
a reading knowledge of New Testament Greek. For those students who
are not prepared in Greek, the seminary offers a six credit course, B021,
during the summer. The course runs for an eight-week period and meets
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daily, usually each morning, Monday through Friday, for three hours, with
small group afternoon tutorial sessions. Students who have successfully
completed two years of Greek in college or who pass a Greek qualifying
examination are exempted from B021.
FLEXIBILITY BY ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND SPECIAL STUDIES
Students who have strong backgrounds in certain particular fields of
the curriculum, or who demonstrate unusual proficiency in their work are
given opportunities for special placement or for independent work. Re-
quests for flexibility in a student's program should be made to the Dean
of Faculty. Two opportunities for flexibility are available.
1. Students may be permitted advanced placement in the A and B
components if they can satisfactorily demonstrate that they have already
achieved the objectives of a given course. This means that they may be
exempt from the course and permitted to take an advanced course in the
area.
2. Academically qualified students may be permitted to engage in
special study as a route to the establishment of competence in a required
course rather than taking one or several required courses.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Students are encouraged to design and pursue their own program of
independent research and study as a part of the elective offerings. Contracts
may be drawn up with faculty members teaching in the area of the student's
interest for reading courses and research projects. The nature and extent
of the work projected and completed determine the amount of credit given.
Such courses provide students the opportunity to investigate areas of spec-
ialized interest in which no regular electives are offered.
HONORS PROGRAM
Students in the Master of Divinity degree program who enter the C
component with a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 and a 3.6 average
in the proposed area of study may enter the Honors Program. Waiver of
these requirements is by vote of the entire faculty in the proposed area of
study. Students choose to work in the Biblical, historical-doctrinal or prac-
tical theology areas and with a particular professor. The program consists
of guided study in both long semesters for a total of 8 credits. For additional
information, see the chairperson of the area of interest.
CREDIT VALUATION AND COURSE LOAD
While the educational progress of the student cannot be ultimately
measured by the number of credits earned, a system of course valuation
is necessary to assure balance in the curriculum. Columbia estimates a
semester credit as approximately 42 to 45 working hours, except for certain
supervised ministry and clinical programs whose work investment is de-
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termined by the contract for the particular course. The satisfactory com-
pletion of a course, however, is determined not by time invested but goals
and objectives achieved.
Each student is required to consult with his or her faculty advisor before
registering for courses. The standard number of credits a student in basic
degree programs may take in the 14- week terms is 16. A student with a B
average may take no more than 17 credits. In the January term a student
may register for no more than three credits unless taking HD241.
The M.Div. degree normally requires three full academic years in res-
idence, plus a summer term for SM210. The Master of Arts in Theological
Studies and the Master of Arts in Youth Ministry usually require two full
academic years. Advanced degrees involve the student in part-time study
for a minimum of two years.
GRADING
At the close of each term grades are given to basic degree students
according to the following four quality points system. A grade report is
sent to each student and denominational supervisor, if applicable. For A
through D component students, special, Master of Arts in Theological
Studies, Master of Arts in Youth Ministry, unclassified and occasional
students, the criteria for grading are creativity, mastery of material, skill
in organizing and expressing ideas, and the ability to relate to other learn-
ings. The grading system is:
Outstanding
Superior
Very Good
Good
Slightly above standard
Standard
Slightly below standard
Below standard
Serious deficiencies
Unacceptable
An E is given when a portion of the course requirements — such as a
major paper, an examination or a project — is unacceptable to the instruc-
tor. Unless such work is completed in acceptable form within the time
extension, the E becomes a final grade of F. An F is given when the total
work of the course is unacceptable or when work is not completed within
the term or within an approved extension.
C component students may choose to take up to six elective credits for
H/S/U, with the permission of the instructor, if permission is granted at
the beginning of the term.
H honors, for work of exceptionally distinguished qual-
ity.
S satisfactory, for work which represents sufficient mas-
tery of the content of the course to merit recommen-
dation for graduation.
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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
1.0
F
0.0
u
unsatisfactory, for work which represents insufficient
mastery of the content of the course to merit recom-
mendation for graduation.
ForTh.M., S.T.D.,
, and D.Min. students:
A 4.0
excellent
B 3.0
good
C 2.0
passing
F 1.0
failure
PROBATION
An entering student may be placed on probation due to deficiencies in
the student's undergraduate preparation. In addition, any student who
fails to make a 2.5 average in any term or whose cumulative grade point
average falls below 2.3 will be placed on academic probation for the next
term.
UNACCEPTABLE WORK
A U may be remedied by further work in the course, by repeating the
course, or by taking an elective course relating to the area of deficiency.
A U given for unexcused late work shall normally require additional work.
A student whose work is unsatisfactory will be placed on probation. If the
U is not removed by the next term, the student will be dropped from
school.
APPEALS
Appeal of a grade given for work in a course or for the entire course
may be made: first, with the instructor; second, if necessary with the Dean
of Faculty; third, as a last appeal, by a written statement sent through the
Dean of Faculty to the faculty.
Appeal of probation may be made to the Judicial Commission of the
faculty through the Dean of Faculty.
Appeal of dismissal from the seminary, a faculty decision, may be made
to the Board by giving written notice to the president of the seminary.
TEMPORARY GRADES
Two temporary notations may be given in certain cases. "In Progress"
(IP) is used for courses which last more than one term. "Incomplete" (Inc.)
is used for late work when a written excuse has been approved by the
professor and the Dean of Faculty. Further provisions for the "Incomplete"
can be found in the Student Handbook. Neither temporary notaion carries
credit.
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Additional information for basic degree students will be found in the
Student Handbook.
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ORDINATION EXAMS
Students who become candidates for ordination in the Presbyterian
Church (USA) are required to take written examinations in the areas of
Bible, theology, worship and sacraments, and polity. There is ample op-
portunity within the regular seminary curriculum to take course work prep-
aratory to the exams. Special tutorial sessions with professors are offered
in the fall semester during the week in which exams are given, and students
taking exams are excused from classes that week.
SENIOR WORSHIP
Students in the C component are required to lead worship and preach
for the community. The experience is reviewed on videotape and is eval-
uated by a group of students and faculty. Students in the A component
give written response to a required number of services as part of their work
inP151.
GRADUATION WITH HONORS
Basic degrees students who have earned at least a 3.6 grade point
average on course work will, with the approval of the faculty, be awarded
the degree "with distinction/'
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AWARDS AND
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDS AND PRIZES
Through the gifts of alumni and friends of the seminary, several prizes
and awards have been established to recognize outstanding academic
achievements by basic professional degree students.
The Wilds Book Prize, initially established by Louis T. Wilds of Columbia,
South Carolina, provides a cash award to the graduating student selected
by the faculty for the highest distinction in his or her academic work over
the entire seminary program.
The Lyman and Myki Mobley Prize in Biblical Scholarship has been estab-
lished in memory of Donald Lyman Mobley (Columbia class of 1977) and
Myki Powell Mobley (Candler School of Theology, class of 1977). It is given
each year to the student or faculty member doing exemplary work in the
field of Biblical scholarship as it relates to the worship and work of the
church.
The Paul T. Fuhrmann Book Prize in Church History was established in
1962 by an alumnus of the seminary to honor the late Dr. Paul T. Fuhrmann,
former Professor of Church History. The award is made annually to the
student who has shown the most outstanding achievement in church his-
tory.
The Florrie Wilkes Sanders Prize in Theology is given by the family of Florrie
Wilkes Sanders of Atlanta, GA. It is awarded each year to the student
presenting the best paper showing sound theological scholarship and rel-
evance to the needs of Christian people in the contemporary world. Special
attention is given to the papers relating theology to the education, profes-
sions and avocations of lay people.
The Emma Gaillard Boyce Memorial Award is made annually by the Rev.
David Boyce, an alumnus of the seminary, in honor of his mother, a de-
voted music teacher, choir director, church musician and minister's wife.
It is awarded to the student writing the best paper on the creative use of
music in worship.
Two Abdullah Awards are available each year by the Rev. Gabriel Ab-
dullah, an alumnus of the seminary. One is given for the best paper setting
forth a plan for the teaching of Bible in the public schools; the second for
the best paper designing a program for the development of moral and
spiritual values in the public schools.
The Indiantown Country Church Award was established by the family of
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stuckey in their honor to highlight the work of ministry
in churches in rural areas. The prize is awarded annually to a student who
has done outstanding work in the summer in a rural ministry.
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The Ludwig Richard Max Dewitz Biblical Studies Award is a cash award to
the student who prepared the best Old Testament exegesis during the
academic year. A judging commitee of professors of Old Testament nom-
inates a person to the faculty for election.
The Samuel A. Cartledge Biblical Studies Award. A cash award and a copy
of the Greek New Testament, the latter provided by the American Bible
Society, is awarded to the student who prepared the best New Testament
exegesis during the academic year. A judging committee of professors of
New Testament exegesis nominates a person to the faculty for election.
The Presbytery of St. Andrew Women of the Church Preaching Award is given
for the best sermon preached by a student during the academic year.
James T. and Celeste M. Boyd Book Fund Award. This award is presented
to a graduating senior as a means of encouraging and helping establish a
personal theological library of books and resources.
The C. Virginia Harrison Memorial Fund Award is presented to a rising
senior who is conscientious, responsible, hard working, and in need of
financial assistance. The President, in consultation with the secretary to
the President, shall select the recipient of this award.
COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIPS
Qualified men and women planning to attend seminary or seeking to
explore the possibility of entering the ministry may apply for a Columbia
Scholarship for study at Columbia Theological Seminary. These one-year
scholarships are for persons who have exhibited significant academic and
leadership abilities during their undergraduate studies and in community
involvements and church commitments.
Up to eight awards may be made each year to M. Div. applicants by
the Admissions Committee. The amount of the scholarship is established
by the Admissions Committee and will be standard for each recipient
assuming room and board on campus. In the case of a recipient who
chooses to live off campus, a lump sum stipend beyond tuition shall be
awarded. In 1990-91 each grant will be for $7,200. An additional $850 grant
will be made for those who attend Greek School.
Columbia Scholarship recipients who show financial need over and
above the Columbia Scholarships award may be granted financial aid up
to $2,500. Such financial aid will include a service scholarship.
To be eligible for a Columbia Scholarship, applicants must be citizens
of the United States or Canada. A scholarship application and a personal
interview are required. All recipients are required to enroll full-time for
one academic year at the seminary.
Application for a Columbia Scholarship is made through the Office of
Admissions at Columbia Seminary. Applications must be received no later
than March 15. Announcement of the awards will normally be made by
mid- April.
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All those applying for a Columbia Scholarship will automatically be
considered for regular admission and financial aid if they are not awarded
a scholarship.
HONOR SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of Honor Scholarships have been established at Columbia
Theological Seminary for M.Div. candidates and are awarded annually on
the basis of a student's academic achievement, leadership in the church
and on campus, and demonstration of exceptional promise for the ordained
ministry. Recipients of Honor Scholarships are selected by the Basic De-
grees Academic Standards Committee each spring. Honor Scholarship re-
cipients who show need over and above the Honor Scholarship award
(which may cover tuition for up to nine months) may be granted financial
aid. Such financial aid will include a service scholarship. The Honor Schol-
arships are: the Rev. Vernon S. Broyles, Jr., Scholarship; the Rev. George
Henry Cornelson Scholarship; the Rev. Harry Keller Holland Scholarship;
the Rev. John L. Newton Scholarship; and the J. M. Tull Scholarship.
COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPS
A number of scholarships are funded annually by the Columbia Friend-
ship Circle. These scholarships are awarded to M.Div. degree students by
the Basic Degrees Academic Standards Committee upon nomination by
the President and Dean of Students with consultation from the Develop-
ment Office. In 1990-91 each grant will be for $4,400.
The following criteria will be used in making nominations:
a. The student will be a second or third year student (fourth year if
the student has been involved in a year-long internship).
b. The student will have demonstrated both a strong commitment
to his/her call and diligence in his/her studies at Columbia Sem-
inary.
c. The student will be a parent with family responsibilities.
d. The student will have demonstrated financial need.
Recipients who show need over and above the Columbia Friendship Circle
Award may be eligible for additional financial aid. Such financial aid will
include a service scholarship.
GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS
The Seminary awards each year one or more fellowships to outstanding
graduates completing the M.Div. degree. The purpose of these fellowships
is to recognize superior intellectual achievement demonstrated during the
course of the regular seminary program and to provide a modest support
for graduate work beyond the first professional degree. They must be used
toward an accredited master's degree or doctoral graduate degree program
in which the recipient engages in the scholarly pursuit of an academic
theological discipline.
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The Fannie Jordan Bryan Fellowships were established through a generous
legacy left to Columbia Theological Seminary by the late Mrs. Fannie Jordan
Bryan of Columbia, South Carolina. The Columbia Graduate Fellowships were
initiated by the senior Class of 1941 and continue to be funded through
the operating expense budget of the seminary. The Anna Church Whitner
Memorial Fellowships are given periodically from a legacy left to the seminary
in 1928 by the late William C. Whitner, of Rock Hill, SC, in memory of his
mother.
A new graduate fellowship was established during 1983 by the Reverend
and Mrs. Harvard A. Anderson of Orlando, FL. This fellowship is awarded
to the graduate determined by the faculty to have the greatest potential
for future academic achievement.
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STUDENT INFORMATION
HOUSING
Applications for seminary housing should be made as early as possible
following acceptance. All inquiries about housing should be directed to the
Business Office.
Unmarried Students
Dormitory housing is available for unmarried students. Most of the
rooms are for single occupancy; many of them have connecting baths. All
rooms are fully furnished with the exception of linens. Laundry facilities
are provided. Students who live in dormitory rooms participate in the
standard board plan.
Married Students Without Children
Suites of two rooms with private bath are available for married students
without children. These suites are ordinarily fully furnished with the ex-
ception of linens. However, a limited number are unfurnished. Laundry
facilities are provided. Students who live in suites participate in the stand-
ard board plan. Either the standard board plan or a modified board plan
is available for spouses.
In addition to the suites mentioned above, the seminary has a limited
number of efficiency units which include cooking facilities. Students in
these units need not participate in the standard board plan.
Students With Children
One, two, and three bedroom unfurnished apartments are available to
students with children. The rent for these apartments is below market rates
and varies depending on the size of apartment.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Columbia Seminary grants financial assistance to basic degree students
who are taking 11 or more credit hours and to a limited number of graduate
students. All financial aid is based upon need as determined through an
application for financial aid.
Columbia Seminary complies with The Association of Theological
Schools' regulation that financial aid of a specific nature is not discussed
until after a student has been admitted. However, general policies are
outlined in Columbia's financial aid brochure, and financial aid applications
are made available to applicants for admission to Columbia's basic degree
programs. If the GAPSFAS statement and other pertinent data are given
to the Director of Admissions during the admissions process, an estimate
of financial aid may be provided applicants at the time of their acceptance.
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Returning students are required to complete the financial aid application
before June 1. Other requests for financial aid for any school year must be
made by August 15. Students entering Columbia in the winter term or
spring semester must submit requests for financial aid within the first week
of the term.
Students applying for financial assistance complete a financial aid ap-
plication that provides an estimate of both their income and expenses. The
difference between the student's income and the established norms con-
stitutes the determined need of the student for financial aid. After financial
need is calculated, financial aid is provided in the form of a service schol-
arship and a grant-in-aid. A Columbia service scholarship is the first portion
of every financial aid award.
The amounts of a service scholarship and a grant-in-aid are determined
by the Financial Aid Committee after the applications are completed. The
financial aid is credited to the student's account in the Business Office and
is awarded on a prorated basis as follows: 44 percent fall semester; 12
percent winter term; 44 percent spring semester. Financial aid is first ap-
plied against seminary charges for tuition, rent, board, and fees. The aid
is subject to proportional adjustment in case of withdrawal from seminary.
Most students who come to Columbia Seminary without a large indebt-
edness find that they can complete their seminary education without crip-
pling financial worries.
Financial aid awards during the 1990-91 academic year will range up to
$4,800 for single students, $5,500 for married students without children,
and $6,800 for students with children.
Persons interested in more detailed information about the financial as-
sistance offered by Columbia Seminary should contact the Office of Ad-
missions and Financial Aid.
STAFFORD LOAN PROGRAM
The Stafford Loan (formerly Guaranteed Student Loan) Program is
made available under the Higher Education Act of 1965 and regulated
through federal and state agencies of Departments of Education so as to
comply with subsequent amendments governing Title IV monies. This
program is designed to provide loans to students enrolled in education
beyond high school. Institutions such as Columbia Seminary assist students
with the application process by determining the student's eligibility and
need for the loan and by certifying the student's satisfactory participation
in the course of education for which the monies are borrowed. The loans
to students are made primarily by commercial lending institutions. The
Stafford Loan Program provides preferable interest rates and delays re-
payment of loan until after the student graduates or terminates from the
course of studies. An eligible student enrolled at Columbia may seek a loan
within the state of Georgia or from a lending institution within his/her
legal state of residence. Information pertaining to application procedures
and policy regulations for a Stafford Loan at Columbia may be obtained
from the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
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VETERANS ADMINISTRATION BENEFITS
Life.
Certification for V.A. benfits is handled through the Office of Student
HOSPITALIZATION INSURANCE
Each student is required to have some form of hospitalization insurance
acceptable to the seminary. Students may purchase group insurance which
is offered to the student body, or they may purchase insurance through
other sources. Presbyterian students who are inquirers or candidates of
their presbyteries' Committees on Preparation for Ministry are eligible to
participate in the major medical plan of the Board of Pensions of the
PC(USA).
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STATEMENT OF CHARGES - EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 1990
TUITION
Per credit hour $ 188
Eleven credits or more (per term) 1,974
Summer Greek school 730
Audit fee per credit hour 94
D.Min. and Th.M. Extension Fee (first time) 100
D.Min. and Th.M. Extension Fee (second time) 200
BOARD
Summer Greek School 450
Fall term 918
Winter term 249
Spring term 918
ROOM
Single student, single room, summer Greek school 282
Single student, single room, fall or spring term 589
Single student, single room, winter term 161
Suite, summer Greek school 404
Suite, fall or spring term 819
Suite, winter term 224
OTHER HOUSING - monthly rates
Efficiency units, Florida Hall or Simons Law Hall 257
Village Apartments: 4 bedroom, units 3-6 368
3 bedroom, units 15, 16, 35-42 397
3 bedroom, units 9, 25-26 361
3 bedroom, unit 1 350
2 bedroom, units 31-34 361
2 bedroom, units 2, 10-14 328
2 bedroom, units 19-22, 27-30 307
1 bedroom, units 23 and 24 273
SUPERVISED MINISTRY FEES
P232 Ministry to Persons (with praxis) 161
SM210 and SM210C each 564
SM212 564
SM213 and SM214 each 282
SM414 (including 5 credits of course work) 1,504
SM610 and SM615 each 564
SM611-614 1,880
SM616 1,880
SM620 564
ATA402 Experience in Supervised Ministry 500
OTHER FEES
ATA000 Administrative Fee 50
ATA401 Seminar on Ministry 800
ATA496 Doctoral Project 700
HD241 Alternative Context, Atlanta (plus 4 credit course fee) 100
HD241 Alternative Context, Other U.S. (plus 4 credit course fee) 200
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HD241 Alternative Context, International (plus 4 credit course fee) 400
Thesis Binding (per copy) 25
Application Fee 30
Occasional Student Application Fee 15
Diploma Fee 25
All fees and charges listed are subject to change.
REFUND POLICY
Tuition
1. A student who has paid tuition fees in advance and decides not to
attend a semester or term is entitled to a 100 percent refund if a written
request is received by Columbia by the end of the first week of the
term. After that date, no refund is due, but an amount may be given
upon the initiative of Columbia.
2. A student dropping a course during the "course addition" period (the
first week of a long semester and the first two days of a winter or
summer term) is entitled to a full tuition refund.
3. A student dropping a course during the "course drop" period (the first
six weeks of a long semester and the first week of a short winter or
summer term) is entitled to a one- third refund of the tuition involved.
4. A student allowed to withdraw from a course or a student leaving
school for any reason without formal "dropping" or approved with-
drawal is not entitled to any refund.
Written requests for refunds should be made to the Registrar, Room 113,
Campbell Hall and received before the deadlines stated above.
Room
A student who has received notice of a specific housing assignment for
a term or semester is responsible for payment in full unless a written request
is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance, Room 106, Camp-
bell Hall at least one week before the first day of classes. In that case, a
100 percent refund will be made. In other cases an amount may be given
upon the initiative of Columbia.
Board
A student who has applied for board and has a sufficient reason for
withdrawing from board status will be granted a full refund if a written
request is made to the Vice President for Business and Finance, Room 106,
Campbell Hall at least one week before the first day of classes.
All fees and charges are subject to change.
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STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
AND ACTIVITIES
Student Coordinating Council
The Student Coordinating Council was established to initiate discussion
and decisions within the student body, to respond to the needs of the
student community, and to coordinate student and community activities.
It represents the interests of the entire seminary community, i.e., students
on and off campus, families of students, and all members of the seminary
community.
Society for Missionary Inquiry
This society was founded in 1832 and has been an instrument through
the years to promote an active interest in missions among the students
and throughout the church. The society brings outstanding speakers before
the student body. Another work of this group is in providing hospitality
for international students and visitors on the Columbia campus. Through
the work of the society a number of students have responded to the chal-
lenge of international missions.
Fellowship for Theological Dialogue
This society was established for the purpose of encouraging every stu-
dent to the highest possible scholarship. Membership is open to all students
and faculty on a voluntary basis. Lectures, informal discussions with vis-
iting lecturers, symposia by member of the faculty, and other meetings are
sponsored in the interest of theological scholarship.
Peace Source
The Peace Source is a group of people concerned with peace, justice,
and freedom who explore these concerns through study and involvement
within community and world.
Women Students of Columbia
This organization began soon after women began to enroll as students
at Columbia Seminary. Women students organize for support as well as
dialogue about issues which are of particular concern for women in min-
istry. Activities include annual retreats, sponsorship of women's caucus
during the Columbia Forum, and opportunities to attend conferences and
workshops which focus on women's issues for ministry.
Spouses of Seminarians
This is an organization primarily for the spouses of regularly enrolled
students. Spouses of students, spouses of faculty and staff, and other
invited persons meet together for study and for the sharing of mutual
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concerns and interests. The Spouses of Seminarians also sponsor a number
of events for the entire Columbia community.
Student Athletic Program
Athletic activities are available and open to all students and their fam-
ilies. These activities include volleyball, football, basketball, soccer, softball,
tennis, ping pong, pool, and golf.
Student Supply Preaching
Columbia Seminary works with local congregations in making arrange-
ments for student supply preaching. Students are generally assigned on a
rotating basis to churches that have requested supply ministers.
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SUPPORT OF COLUMBIA
SEMINARY
The mission of Columbia Theological Seminary is to prepare good min-
isters of Jesus Christ to proclaim the Gospel and to serve the Church, the
community, and the world. The seminary is also committed to the mission
of nurturing those already ordained through continuing education and
serving as a resource center for the entire Church.
Columbia Seminary's supporting synods have historically stated, and
repeatedly confirmed, their intentions to be responsible for the enabling
support of the Seminary. It costs over $13,000 a year to educate each
student, but less than 5 percent of the current operating budget comes
from benevolence monies provided by the synods.
In recent years student fees provide for about 25 percent of the budget
while an additional approximately 25 percent comes from individual annual
gifts. A growing endowment provides approximately 35 percent of the
annual budget. The balance of 15 percent comes from miscellaneous
sources.
Although gifts from the supporting synods for the operating budget
have decreased in recent years, Columbia Seminary is greatly indebted to
the synods for their endorsement and assistance in increasing the Semi-
nary's endowment through the Capital Funds Campaigns.
One of the best ways a person can invest in the vital ministry of Co-
lumbia Seminary is by contributing to the annual giving program or by
establishing a permanently endowed scholarship or memorial fund.
ALUMNI/AE ASSOCIATION
Columbia's alumni/ae hold their annual meeting on the seminary cam-
pus during the Columbia Forum, following the January term. Stimulating
presentations on ministry are offered, classes hold yearly reunions, the
Alumni/ae Council and officers are elected, and retiring professors are
honored.
COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE
Columbia Friendship Circle (CFC) is an association of more than 6,000
women throughout the PC(USA) who assist the seminary in three ways:
by praying for the seminary and telling its story in their local areas; by
encouraging young men and women to consider the ministry and Columbia
Seminary; and by providing financial assistance to the seminary each year
by supporting a particular project. During the past several years CFC has
raised over $25,000 each year to support such projects as scholarship aid
for students and Columbia Scholarships.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mr. John A. Conant Chair
Dr. William T. Bryant Vice Chair
Dr. Mary Virginia Allen Secretary
Mrs. Peggy M. Rowland Assistant Secretary
Term to Expire 1990
The Rev. Joanna Adams Decatur, GA
Dr. Mary Virginia Allen Decatur, GA
The Rev. Warner Durnell Nashville, TN
Mrs. Elizabeth G. McCallen Memphis, TN
Mr. James P. McLain Atlanta, GA
Dr. Margaret Greer Miller Maitland, FL
Dr. J. Phillips Noble Decatur, GA
Mr. William J. Noonan Pensacola, FL
Mr. William Scheu Jacksonville, FL
Mrs. Martha Tissington Mobile, AL
Term to Expire in 1991
Mrs. Ann D. Cousins Atlanta, GA
Mrs. Florence Davis Nashville, TN
Dr. Jey Deifell Clearwater, FL
The Rev. C. Jarred Hammet Camden, SC
The Rev. Edward Hopper Lexington, KY
Dr. James A. Nisbet Denver, NC
Mr. William John Park Greenwood, SC
Mrs. Lois B. Stone Sarasota, FL
Mrs. Emily Wood Winter Park, FL
Vacancy
Term to Expire in 1992
The Rev. William R. Barron Knoxville, TN
Mr. Thomas W. Brown Lake City, FL
Mr. John A. Conant Atlanta, GA
Dr. Howard Edington Orlando, FL
Dr. John R. Harris Miami Shores, FL
Dr. T. Fleetwood Hassell Charleston, SC
Dr. Thomas W. Horton Rock Hill, SC
Mrs. Gay Love Atlanta, GA
Mrs. Betty Simmons Jackson, MS
Dr. G. Dana Waters, III Birmingham, AL
At Large Members
Mr. Howell F. Adams, Jr Atlanta, GA
Dr. William T. Bryant, Jr Nashville, TN
Mr. Howard Ector Marietta, GA
Mrs. Florida Ellis Atlanta, GA
Mr. Lawrence Gellerstedt, Jr Atlanta, GA
Mr. J.C. "Bud" Shaw Cartersville, GA
Mr. John H. Weitnauer, Jr Decatur, GA
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Columbia Theological Seminary
1990-91
Executive
John A. Conant, Chair
William T. Bryant, Vice Chair
Mary Virginia Allen, Secretary
Howell Adams
Warner Durnell
Florida Ellis
John Weitnauer
Academic Affairs
Florida Ellis, Chair
Joanna Adams
Mary Virginia Allen
William T. Bryant
Howard Edington
C. Jarred (Jerry) Hammet
Margaret Greer Miller
Lois Stone
Martha B. Tissington
Dana Waters
Business Management
Howell Adams, Chair
Tom Brown
John Harris
Edward Hopper
Thomas W. Horton, Jr.
J. Phillips Noble
William J. Noonan
Planning and Development
John H. Weitnauer, Chair
Ann D. Cousins
Florence Davis
Howard Ector
Gay Love
James P. McLain
William J. Park
Emily Wood
Lawrence Gellerstedt, Jr.
J.C. (Bud) Shaw
Student Life
Warner Durnell, Chair
William Barron
Jey Deifell
T. Fleetwood Hassell
Elizabeth G. (Betty) McCallen
James A. Nisbet
William E. Scheu
Betty Simmons
Investment
J. Phillips Noble, Chair
Samuel E. Allen
John M. Bragg
Robert B. Lang
Julian LeCraw
John H. McDonald
Ex Officio
President Douglas W. Oldenburg
Treasurer John W. Gilmore
Chair John A. Conant
Vice-President, Development/Seminary Relations
James F. Dickenson
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Douglas W. Oldenburg, D.D President
Peggy M. Rowland Administrative Assistant
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Glenn R. Bucher, Ph. D Vice President for Academic Affairs
Elsie D. Urie Registrar and Administrative Assistant
Cornell P. Carter, B.A. Assistant to the Office of Academic Affairs
Douglas W. Hix, Ph. D Director of Advanced Studies
Pat D. Hix Secretary
Sara C. JuengSt, M.Div Director of Continuing Education
Diane Bodnar Secretary
RobertS. Smith, D.Min., J.D Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life
Carlene Bailey Secretary
Yong Jun Kim, B.D Director of Asian Ministries Center
Secretary
Robert Leon Carroll, Jr., M.Div Director of Supervised Ministry
Barbara S. Brooks Secretary
James A. Overbeck, Ph.D Librarian
Christine Wenderoth, Ph.D. Associate Librarian
Ruthanne M. Strobel, M.A. Technical Services Librarian
Colleen HiggS, B.S. Circulation Librarian
Nancy M. Hendrix, B.S. Reclassification Librarian
Ira Lois Brown, M.A.T.S. Reclassification Cataloger
Ann A. Titshaw Secretary, Pastoral Care
Nan B. Johnson Secretary, Evangelism
Tempie Alexander Secretary
STUDENT LIFE
Philip R. Gehman, D.Min Vice President for Student Life
Fran Ruthven, M.Div. Associate Dean of Students
Ruth E. Shannon Administrative Assistant
Rebecca Skillern Parker, M. Div Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Jewel E. Kirkus Financial Aid Officer and Secretary
BUSINESS AND FINANCE
John W. Gilmore, M.Div., J.D., C.P.A Vice President for Business and Finance
Betty M. Cason Assistant Treasurer
Suanne SauerBrun, B.A. Bookstore Manager
Marilyn Ault Bookkeeper
Charlotte MozingO Secretary
A. Cecil Moore, Jr., B.D Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds
Michael Lawrence, Alexander Oliver, Eula Mae Oliver Maintenance
DEVELOPMENT AND SEMINARY RELATIONS
James F. Dickenson, M.Div Vice President for Development
and Seminary Relations
Frank T. Willey, M.Div. Regional Director of Development
Juliette J. Harper, B.A. Director of Publications and Publicity
Barbara Poe Administrative Assistant
Maria Badre, Elizabeth B. Burgess Secretaries
Bonneau H. Dickson, M.Div. Field Representative
Frank Alexander, Ph.D. Field Representative
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
]ames F. Dickenson, M.Div,
Vice President for
Developmen t/Sem ina ry
Relations
John W. Gilmore, M.Div.,
J.D., C.P.A.
Vice President for Business
and Finance
Yongjun Kim, B.D.
Director of Asian Ministries
Center
Frank Alexander, Ph.D.
Field Representative
Betty M. Cason
Assistant Treasurer
Bonneau H. Dickson, M.Div.
Field Representative
Juliette J. Harper, B.A.
Director of Publications and
Publicity
Cecil Moore, B.D.
Superintendent of Buildings
and Grounds
Rebecca S. Parker, M.Div.
Director of Admissions and
Financial Aid
Fran Ruthven, M.Div.
Associate Dean of Students
Suanne B. SauerBrun, B.A.
Bookstore Manager
Frank T. Willey, M.Div.
Regional Director of
Development
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FACULTY
DOUGLAS W. OLDENBURG, D.D.
President
B.S., Davidson College; B.D., Union Theological Seminary; S.T.M.,
Yale University Divinity School; D.D., Davis and Elkins College;
D.D., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
FREDERICK OTTO BONKOVSKY, Ph.D.
Professor of Christian Ethics
B.S., Muskingum College; M.Div., Yale Divinity School; Certificate,
Free University, Berlin; Ph.D., Harvard University
WALTER BRUEGGEMANN, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament
A.B., Elmhurst College; B.D., Eden Theological Seminary; Th.D.,
Union Theological Seminary; Ph.D., St. Louis University
GLENN R. BUCHER, Ph.D.
Dean of Faculty
Professor of Social Ethics
B.A., Elizabethtown College; M.Div., Union Seminary (Columbia
University); Ph.D., Boston University
THOxMAS ERSKINE CLARKE, Th.D.
Professor of American Religious History
A.B., University of South Carolina; B.D., Columbia Theological
Seminary; Th.M., Th.D., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
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CHARLES BLANTON COUSAR, Ph.D.
Samuel A. Cartledge Professor of New Testament Language,
Literature, and Exegesis
A.B., Davidson College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of Aberdeen
BEVERLY ROBERTS GAVENTA, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
B.A., Phillips University; M.Div., Union Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Duke University
CATHERINE GUNSALUS GONZALEZ, Ph.D.
Professor of Church History
B.A., Beaver College; S.T.B., Boston University School of Theology;
Ph.D., Boston University
DAVID MILLER GUNN, Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament Language, Literature,
and Exegesis
B.A., M.A., University of Melbourne; B.D., University of Otago;
Ph.D., University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
SHIRLEY CAPERTON GUTHRIE, JR., D. Theol.
/. B. Green Professor of Systematic Theology
A.B., Austin College; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary;
D. Theol., University of Basel
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WADE PRICHARD HUIE, JR., Ph.D.
Peter Marshall Professor of Homiletics
A.B., Emory University; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh
OSCAR J. HUSSEL, Ed.D.
Professor of Christian Education
B.S., University of Cincinnati; M.A., McCormick Theological
Seminary; Ed.D., Columbia University and
Union Theological Seminary (NYC)
BEN CAMPBELL JOHNSON, Ph.D.
Peachtree Professor of Evangelism and Church Growth
B.A., Asbury College; B.D., Asbury Theological Seminary;
Th.M., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;
D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Emory University
JASPER NEWTON KEITH, JR., S.T.D.
Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling
A.B., Mercer University; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary; Certified Supervisor, Association for
Clinical Pastoral Education; S.T.D., Columbia Theological Seminary
JAMES D. NEWSOME, JR., Ph.D.
Professor of Old Testament Language,
Literature, and Exegesis
B.A., Millsaps College; B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological
Seminary; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
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JOHN HULL PATTON, Ph.D.
Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of S.T.D.
Program
B.A., B.D., Emory University; Ph.D., University of Chicago
ROBERT H. RAMEY, JR., D.Min.
Professor of Ministry
B.A./B.S., Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Th.M., D.Min., Union
Theological Seminary in Virginia; D.D., Hampden-Sydney College
GEORGE W. STROUP, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology
B.A., Rice University; B.D., Yale University;
M.A., Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
BRIAN H. CHILDS, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Counseling
B.A., Maryville College;
M.Div., Th.M., Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
PHILIP R. GEHMAN, D.Min.
Dean of Students
A.B., Wheaton College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;
D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in Virginia
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DOUGLAS W. HIX, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pastoral Studies and Director of
Advanced Studies
B.A, Davidson College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., Duke University
DAVID P. MOESSNER, D. Theol.
Associate Professor of New Testament Language,
Literature, and Exegesis
A.B., Princeton University; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary;
B.A., M.A., University of Oxford Honours School of Theology;
D. Theol., University of Basel
JAMES A. OVERBECK, Ph.D.
Librarian and Associate Professor of Church History
B.A., Carthage College; M.A., University of Chicago Graduate
Library School; M.A., Ph.D., University of Chicago Divinity School
ROBERT LEON CARROLL, JR., M.Div.
Assistant Professor and Director of Supervised Ministry
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi;
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A.
SARA COVIN JUENGST, M.Div.
Director of Continuing Education
Erskine College; M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
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LUCY A. ROSE, D.Min.
Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship
B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.A., Emory University; D.Min., Union
Theological Seminary in Virginia; Th.M., Duke University
ROBERT SYME SMITH, D.Min., J.D.
Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life
A.B., Princeton University; M.A., George Washington University;
J.D., Harvard Law School; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;
D.Min., Lexington Theological Seminary
WILLIAM A. THURSTON, M.Div.
Assistant Professor of Ethics and Society
B.A., University of Illinois; M.Div., Emory University: Candler
School of Theology; Ph.D. (candidate) Emory University
CHRISTINE WENDEROTH, Ph.D.
Associate Librarian and Assistant Professor of Practical
Theology
B.A., Oberlin College; M.S.L.S., University of North Carolina-
Chapel Hill; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
FRANK BARRY DAVIES, D.Min.
Instructor in Church Music
B.A., Birmingham University*; L.R.A.M., Royal Schools of Music;
L.T.C.L., Trinity College; M.Div., D.Min., Columbia Theological
Seminary
*Postgraduate Certificate in Education, London University
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JUSTO LUIS GONZALEZ, Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor of Church History
Bachiller en Ciencias Instituto de Maranao, Cuba; Bachiller en Letras
Instituto de Maranao, Cuba; S.T.B., Seminario Evangelico de
Teologia, Matanzas, Cuba; S.T.M., Yale Divinity School;
M.A., Ph.D., Yale University
JEANNE STEVENSON-MOESSNER, D.Theol.
Adjunct Professor of Practical Theology
A.B., Vanderbilt University; M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary;
D.Theol., University of Basel
VISITING PROFESSORS
George Thompson Brown, Th.D.
C. Benton Kline, Jr., Ph.D.
Sara Little, Ph.D.
Wayne H. Merritt, Ph.D.
J. Will Ormond, Ph.D.
Hubert V. Taylor, Ph.D.
Bela P. Toth, Ph.D.
VISITING INSTRUCTORS
Emily Archer, M.A.
Henry T. Close, Th.M.
W. Dudley Crawford, M.Div.
Ronald C. Crossley, Ph.D.
F. Harry Daniel, Ph.D.
Penny Hill, M.Div.
Beth Knight, Ph.D.
Albert Wells, M.Div.
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PROFESSORS EMERITI
C. BENTON KLINE, JR., Ph.D.
President Emeritus
A.B., College of Wooster; B.D., Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D.,
Yale University
JAMES DAVISON PHILIPS, Ph.D.
President Emeritus
A.B., Hampden-Sydney College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, D.D., Presbyterian College; D.D., Hampden-
Sydney College
MANFORD GEORGE GUTZKE, Ph.D.
A.B., M.A., Southern Methodist University; Ph.D., Columbia University;
D.D., Austin College
SAMUEL ANTOINE CARTLEDGE, Ph.D.
A.B., M.A., University of Georgia; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ph.D., University of Chicago
JACK BRAME McMICHAEL, Ed.D.
A.B., East Texas State Teachers College; M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Ed.D., Columbia University
RONALD STEWART WALLACE, Ph.D.
B.Sc, M.A., Ph.D., Universtiy of Edinburgh
HUBERT VANCE TAYLOR, Ph.D.
A.B., Lafayette College; B.Mus., Westminster Choir College; B.D., Columbia
Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Northwestern University
JAMES HERBERT GAILEY, JR., Th.D.
A.B., Davidson College; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary; Th.M., Th.D.,
Princeton Theological Seminary
HAROLD BAILEY PRINCE, M.L.
A.B., M.A., University of South Carolina; M.L., Emory University; B.D.,
Columbia Theologial Seminary
LUDWIG RICHARD MAX DEWITZ, Ph.D.
B.D., University of London; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University
J. WILL ORMOND, Ph.D.
A.B., University of Alabama; B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary;
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Glasgow;
D.D., Southwestern at Memphis
F. SIDNEY ANDERSON, Th.M.
B.A., Hampden-Sidney College; B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
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ADJUNCT PROFESSORS IN SUPERVISED MINISTRY
COUNSELING PRACTICUM SUPERVISORS
Charles Helms, S.T.D.
Gerald P. Jenkins, D.Min.
Calvin W. Kropp, S.T.D.
William R. Phillips, Th.M.
CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
Calvin J. Banks, M.Div.
Imogene Bennett, B.R.E., D.Min.
Dean C. Bridges, M.Div.
Donald H. Cabaniss, B.D., M.Ed.
O.L. Delozier, Jr., B.D.
Franklin D. Duncan, Ph.D.
Kerry Duncan, M.Div.
G. Robert Gary, M.Div.
SUPERVISORS
C. Fred Hall, D.Min.
Eugene T. Locke, D.Min.
Robert R. Morris, Th.M.
Stephen W. Overall, M.Div.
Dorothy Dale Owen, M.Div.
Eugene Robinson, D.Min.
James F. Shumake, M.Div.
Frank D. Weathersby, B.D.
SUPERVISING PASTORS FOR SUMMER ASSISTANTS 1989
William Arthur
M.L. Andrews
Thomas Bagley
Harry H. Barrow
Ronald Botsford
Jeff Clayton
Samuel Cooper
Chris Curvin
Perky Daniel
James Foil, Jr.
Sarah Foulger
Michal Hall
Sid Harmon
Robert Henderson
Lee Holliday
Joseph Johnson
Ray Jones, III
Samuel Kang
Gary Kelly
John Larson
Eugene Lassiter, Jr.
James Montgomery
Stephen Montgomery
Al Myers
Jeffrey Newlin
Agnes Norfleet
Roger Quillin
Harold Reagan
Buddy Roberts
Gary Scheidt
Lynn Shurley, Jr.
Stephen Sloop, Jr.
J. Richard Stanford
Gibson Stroupe
William Thompson
Mary Lynn Tobin
Stephen Vance
Donald Wade
Donn Wright
Sharon Youngs
SUPERVISING PASTORS FOR INTERNS 1989
J. Lawrence Cuthill Stewart Miller
Robert Dunham David Pollitt
H. Fleet Powell, Jr. Abel Sanchez
Raymond Guterman William B. Wade, Jr.
David McDonald John R. Wall
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STUDENTS
GRADUATING CLASS OF 1989
DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY
Louis Richard Lotham
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (In Ministry)
Joe Boone Abbott
Stephen Lee Birch
Murray Neil Breland
Carl Wayne Chrisner
Dent Catron Davis III
William J. Donaldson, Jr.
Robert Curtis Fussell III
John H. Haberer, Jr.
David Lippincott Hale
Larry Joseph Handman
John Richard Hobson
Amos A. Hood, Jr.
Martin Montgomery Huggins
Ramon Eugene Hunt
John Michael Kelley
Philip Emmanuel Makari
Steve Allen Mays
Thomas Otto Mueller
Nelle Rodgers Mulligan
Marion Thomas Norwood, Jr.
Wendell Bramblett Phillips, Jr.
M. Daniel Philpot
Michael Dale Rainey
Eugene Robinson, Jr.
Samuel F. Rutland III
Frank Richardson Sells
Angus Robertson Shaw III
Jerry Wayne Shirley
Dorodolu Oludotun Sholeye
Thomas Richard Smiley
Charles Alex Steele
Jane Lindsay Searjeant Watt
Rabbi Chaim Joseph Wender
David Foster Whiteley
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (In Sequence)
Charles Jefferies White
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
R. Jerome Boone
S. Harry Cain
MASTER OF DIVINITY
Jeffrey Ray Allen
Kristofer Michael Allison
Brent Barton Bissette
with distinction
Charles R. Boyette, Jr.
Gusten Ray Brainerd
William Jay Connolly
Jean Leighton Davidson
with distinction
Richard Irvin Deibert
with distinction
E. Peter Denlea
Susan Lynn Denne
Adolfo Ruiz Contreras
Sue Dobbs
Robert Milton Early
Jerome Joseph Ferrari
with distinction
Judith Anne Gabel
Robin Sumner Gantz
Ann Folkes Graham
with distinction
Jacqueline Anderson Griffeth
Charles Ransom Hasty, Jr.
Kenneth Langston Holt, Jr.
Myung Bae (Daniel) Kim
Jeffrey Brooks Lewis
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Arvie Leon Maynard
James Douglas Nelson
Edward Schley Pease
Karen Thea Petersohn
Edwin Hoyt Pettus
Carolyn Alethea Robinson
with distinction
William H. Rogers, Jr.
Alisun Ruff
James Fred Scaife
Allard Gaines Smith, Jr.
Bradley Donald Smith
Emily Elisabeth Smith
Stevan Alan Snipes
Maetta Murdock Snyder
with distinction
Ian Robert Walfrid Stake
Augusta Boyd Vanderbilt
Bradley Knox Walker
Thomas Worth Walker
with distinction
Laurie Lee Wallace
with distinction
George Timothy Womack
Alan Duncan Wright
with distinction
MASTER OF ARTS (Youth Ministry)
Barbara Elaine Benton
Ian Hugh Merton Graham
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PRIZES AND AWARDS — 1989
WILDS BOOK PRIZE Alan Wright
PAUL T. FUHRMANN BOOK PRIZE IN CHURCH
HISTORY Aaron Erickstaedt
FLORRIE WILKES SANDERS PRIZE IN THEOLOGY Laurie Wallace
PRESBYTERY OF ST. ANDREW WOMEN OF THE CHURCH
PREACHING AWARD Karen Edwards
SAMUEL A. CARTLEDGE NEW TESTAMENT EXEGESIS AWARD
Timothy Beal
LUDWIG RICHARD MAX DEWITZ OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES AWARD
Thomas Walker
COLUMBIA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP Richard Deibert
COLUMBIA FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP
Laurie Wallace
HARVARD A. ANDERSON FELLOWSHIP Thomas Walker
JAMES T. AND CELESTE M. BOYD MEMORIAL BOOK
FUND AWARD Brent Bissette
Jean Davidson
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1989-90 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
BLUE SCHOLARSHIPS Clover Beal
Glenn Gilstrap
Margaret Northern
Catherine Taylor
BROYLES SCHOLARSHIPS Thomas Beal
Karen Edwards
Beecher Mathes
COLUMBIA SCHOLARSHIPS Kelly Allen
Rob Campbell
Kyle Fedler
Sally Foster
Scott Lawson
Neal Neuenschwander
Lori Pistor
Linda Sherer
CORNELSON SCHOLARSHIPS Carol Boggs
Jane Huffstetler
Lucy Turner
HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP Marybeth Asher
HUSSEL SCHOLARSHIP Susan Newton
NEWTON SCHOLARSHIPS Aaron Eickstaedt
D. Raye Jones
Lynette Solomon
TULL SCHOLARSHIPS Polly Deppen
Tod Linafelt
Betty Tourville
Dorinda Trouteaud
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1989-90 ROLL OF STUDENTS
ADVANCED DEGREE STUDENTS
DOCTOR OF SACRED THEOLOGY
Mary Crist Brown
Decatur, Georgia
Paula Ellen Buford
Decatur, Georgia
Arthur Gower Crosswell
Milton, Florida
Larry Gregory Easterling
Atlanta, Georgia
Richard Thomas Gillespie
Decatur, Georgia
Gerry Keith Hearn
College Park, Georgia
B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.S., Georgia Southern College
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
D.Min., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.A., M.S.Ed., University of Kentucky
M.Div., Duke University
B.A., University of South Florida
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Eastern Michigan University
M.Div., Colgate Rochester Divinity School
Neal Walter Kuhlhorst
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Tore-Kristian Lang
Fredrikstad, Norway
Maake S. Jonathan Masango
Parkview, South Africa
George H. Sparks
Dalton, Georgia
Wilson Glenn Van Winkle
Marietta, Georgia
Jerry Ray Wright
Decatur, Georgia
DOCTOR OF MINISTRY
Paul Weaver Abell
Boca Raton, Florida
B.S., Indiana University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
Candidatur Theologiae, Det Teologiske
Menighetsfakultetet
S.T.M., Wartburg Theological Seminary
Dip., Federal Theological Seminary, South
Africa
M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
B.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div., Virginia Theological Seminary
B.A., Lee College
M. Div., Candler School of Theology of
Emory University
A.B., Erskine College
M.Ed., University of Georgia
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
B.S., Pikeville College
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
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Ralph J. Aker
Orlando, Florida
G. Morrell Aldridge
Alexander City, Alabama
Dougald Wilfred Alexander
Clarendon, Jamaica
Herbert Jeffrey Bailey
Birmingham, Alabama
Thomas Joe Baughman
Beaufort, South Carolina
David Cobb Beavers
Roswell, Georgia
Carol Till Bender
Charlotte, North Carolina
John Charles Berghorst
Havertown, Pennsylvania
Edwin D. Bernard
Texarkana, Texas
Floyd Lee Berrier
Charlotte, North Carolina
Daniel Mclntyre Berry
Hampton, Virginia
Sue Miller Beverly
Hardinsbury, Kentucky
William Herbert Bland
Sanford, North Carolina
Janice Lenore Blissit
Union Point, Georgia
Ronald Lee Bowie
Dallas, Texas
Thomas J. Bowman
Darlington, South Carolina
B.A., Morris Brown College
M.Ed., Tuskegee Institute
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Sam ford University
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A. Theoi, University of the West Indies,
Jamaica
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies, Jamaica
B.S., Jacksonville State University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Ohio State University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Vanderbilt University
Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.A., Witithrop College
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
B.A., Central College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.C.S., Strager Junior College
B.S., Un ivers ity of Ten nessee
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
A.B., High Point College
M.Div., Wesley Theological Seminary
B.A., Davidson College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.S., M.E., University of Kentucky
M.Div., Lexington Theological Seminary
B.S., M.C.E., North Carolina State
University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Mercer University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., University of Georgia
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
113
Timothy J. Bowman
Summerville, South Carolina
John Ebenezer Boyd, Jr.
Concord, North Carolina
John Wesley Brock
Jackson, Alabama
Harold Berger Brown, Jr.
Naples, Florida
John Malcolm Brownlee
Riverdale, Georgia
John Carlton Bryan
Augusta, Georgia
James Walter Calhoun
Albertville, Alabama
Gary Clark Christensen
Duluth, Georgia
Huw Christopher
Wrightsville Beach,
North Carolina
David Lee Clark
Doraville, Georgia
Prince Fitz- Albert Clemmings
Westmoreland, Jamaica
Mary Boyd Click
Eden, North Carolina
Bonnie Wade Conner
St. Augustine, Florida
B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
B.A., Catawba College
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary
B.S., Auburn University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
A.B., University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga
M.Div., Duke University
B.A., Washington and Lee University
B.D., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
S.T.M., Yale University
B.A., Emory University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.S., Troy State University
M.A., M.Div., Church of God School of
Theology
A.B., Georgia State University
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary
B.A., University of Wales, South Wales and
Monmouthshire
B.D., University of Wales, Cardiff
Th.M., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.A., Mercer University
M.R.E., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A. Theol., University of the West Indies,
Jamaica
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies, Jamaica
B.A., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.S., Stetson University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
114
Edwin Mark Cooley
Anderson, South Carolina
Samuel Morgan Cooper
Walterboro, South Carolina
Gary Lynn Coppedge
Decatur, Georgia
James William Corbett
Birmingham, Alabama
Wallace Franklin Covington
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Gordon Earl Cowans
Kingston, Jamaica
Maxima Saavedra Childers Cox
Great Falls, Montana
Richard Robert Crowe
Charleston Heights,
South Carolina
James Cecil-Coley Dant
Marietta, Georgia
William Aldridge Dantzler
Birmingham, Alabama
Curry Watkins Davis, Jr.
Leeds, Alabama
Ernest William Davis
Dunwoody, Georgia
Mark William Deaton
Charleston, South Carolina
Thomas Goldsmith Dendy
Spartanburg, South Carolina
B.B.A., Texas Technological College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
A.B., Erskine College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
B.A., University of Alabama
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Belhaven College
M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary
B.Sc, University of the West Indies,
Jamaica
M.Comm., University of Melbourne,
Australia
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies
B.Hum., Universidad Boliviana "Gabriel
Rene Moreno," Bolivia
B.Th., Church of God Spanish Institute of
Ministry
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
B.A., Stetson University
Th.M., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.S., Georgia State University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., University of California, Santa
Barbara
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Toccoa Falls College
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Davidson College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
115
Joseph Jeffery Dorociak
Germantown, Tennessee
Valerie June Duff
Uddingston, Scotland
Scott Douglas Dunbar
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Kenneth Alan Dunivant
Birmingham, Alabama
Harry Dee Durbin
Bemis, Tennessee
Stephen Lane Dutton
Birmingham, Alabama
Steven Phillip Eason
Morganton, North Carolina
Jeffrey George Ebert
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Annette Coker Edwards
McClellanville, South Carolina
Webster Sterling Edwards
Kingston, Jamaica
Virginia Simmons Ellis
St. Petersburg, Florida
Tex Lee Ergle
Anniston, Alabama
Saul J. Espino
Fort Gordon, Georgia
William Earl Etheridge
Alexander City, Alabama
Gordon Courtney Evans
St. Catherine, Jamaica
B.S., Francis Marion College
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
Cert., St. Colm's College, Edinburgh
B.A., Emory University
M.Ed., Georgia State University
B.S., Athens State College
M.Div., Vanderbilt University
B.S., Union University
M.Ed., Memphis State University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Campbellsville College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., East Carolina University
M.Div., Duke University
B.A., Hanover College
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
B.A., Baptist College at Charleston
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
Dip., University oof London, England
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies
M.A., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., University of North Alabama
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.S., University of Texas at El Paso
M.S., Barry College
M.Div., Garrett Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., University of the West Indies
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies
116
Mahlon Scott Felkins
Birmingham, Alabama
Steven Merle Fettke
Lakeland, Florida
Vincent Fletcher
Trelawny, Jamaica
Henry James Flowers
Augusta, Georgia
Samuel Donald Fortson
Charlotte, North Carolina
Emily Barker Fox
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Mervin John Fry
Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Raymond Wesley Gamble
Palm City, Florida
Bobby Dean Gayton
Conyers, Georgia
Gregory Earle George
Panama City Beach, Florida
James Anthony Gibson, Jr.
Fairfield, Alabama
Milton Randall Gill
Weirsdale, Florida
Caroline Burgin Gourley
Statesville, North Carolina
Stephen Elwood Graves
St. Cloud, Florida
John Frank Green
Tampa, Florida
A.B., Birmingham Southern College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Northwestern State College
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
Lct.Th., University of the West Indies
B.A.Theol., University of the West Indies
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies
B.A., Georgia Southwestern College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Covenant College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Un iversity of Ten nessee
M.Div., Vanderbilt University
B.A., Harvard College
M.Div., Harvard Divinity School
M.Phil., Union Theological Seminary
B.A., Houghton College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.A., M.A., Alabama Christian School of
Religion
M.S., Troy State University
B.A., Mobile College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.S., University of Maryland
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
A.B., Queens College
M.Div., Duke University
B.A., Eckerd College
M.Div., San Francisco Theological Seminary
B.A., University of South Florida
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
117
Thomas Ward Hagood
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Prue McGee Hammett
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina
Bryant Christopher Harris
Charlotte, North Carolina
William Calvin Hayes
Wentworth, North Carolina
Helen Hardesty Helms
Charlotte, North Carolina
John Michael Helms
Hartwell, Georgia
Gregory Edward Henley
Clinton, South Carolina
Tantsi Nathaniel Hercules
Atlanta, Georgia
John Loritts Herndon
Huntsville, Alabama
John Knight Hill
Macon, Georgia
Larry Hill
Hephzibah, Georgia
Charles Edward Hodges
Waleska, Georgia
James Charles Horn
Wynnewood, Pennsylvania
Robert Milton Home
Decatur, Georgia
Leonard Ambers Howard
Montgomery, Alabama
Daniel Wesley Jacobs
Atlanta, Georgia
B.A., M.A., Samford University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
M.A., University of Alabama
A.B., University of California
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Old Dominion University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Erskine College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Florida
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.S., Samford University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Eton College
M.Div., Th.M., Princeton Theological
Seminary
B.A., Allen University
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
B.S., Livingstone College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Mercer University
M.Div., Yale Divinity School
B.A., Johnson C. Smith University
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
B.A., Valdosta State College
M.Div., Oral Roberts University
B.S., Muskingum College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.S., Centenary College
B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological
Seminary
B.S., M.S., Troy State University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Morris Brown College
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
118
Stephen Howard Janssen
Yardley, Pennsylvania
Howard Kee Johnston
Clinton, South Carolina
James Willard Johnston
Sumter, South Carolina
Thomas Price Johnston
Gadsden, Alabama
Ray Glenn Jones
Bay Minette, Alabama
Rodolfo Alfonso Juan
Manila, Philippines
Joseph Eugene Jursa
Orange Park, Florida
Fred Larkin Keith
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
Mark Lawrence Knisley
Kingsport, Tennessee
Klaus Oskar Richard Koch
St. Petersburg, Florida
Glen Allen Krans
Goose Creek, South Carolina
Laurie Ann Kraus-Neale
Miami, Florida
John Mark Kuehnert
Birmingham, Alabama
Maclean Kumi
Ghana, West Africa
Mark Stephen Lacey
Birmingham, Alabama
Robert Harry LaForce
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Colin Macrae Lambert
Annapolis, Maryland
A.B., Grove City College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Columbus College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Athens State College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.S., Furman University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Philippine Christian University,
Philippines
B.D., Union Theological Seminary
B.S., Florida Institute of Technology
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., East Tennessee State University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.A., University of Florida
M.Div., Lutheran Theological Southern
Seminary
B.A., Concordia Senior College
M.Div., Concordia Seminary
B.A., Wheaton College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.S., Concordia Senior College
M.Div., Concordia Seminary
B.A., University of Ghana
Th.M., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Huntingdon College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Barrington College
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
B.A., Howard University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
119
Robert Eugene Lee
Greensboro, North Carolina
Errol Emanuel Leslie
Savanna-La-Mar, Jamaica
Arthur Morgan Lindsay
Hampton, South Carolina
Laurel Marlene Link
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
James Henry Logan
Charlotte, North Carolina
B.A., Evangel College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., University of the West Indies
Dip., University College of the West Indies
B.S., Davidson College
B.D., Th.M., Union Theological Seminary
in Virginia
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.A., University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Kenyon College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
Thomas Earl Lord
Martinez, Georgia
Roger Charles Mackey
Goose Creek, South Carolina
Samuel Preston Marshall III
Oxford, Mississippi
Albert Franklin Masters
York, South Carolina
Samuel Ruff Matthews
Lawrenceville, Georgia
Robert Hilton McBride
Lexington, South Carolina
Karen Turner McClellan
Levittown, Pennsylvania
Malcolm Sidney McCollum, Jr.
Clinton, Mississippi
William Alexander McCutchen
Charlotte, North Carolina
Richard Dean McKinnie
Tampa, Florida
B.A., Carson Newman College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Barrington College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Southwestern at Memphis
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
Ed.D., Mississippi State University
B.S., University of North Carolina
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
A.B., Piedmont College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.S., The Citadel
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Westminister College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Florida
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
M.C.E., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
B.S., Lamburth College
M.Div., St. Paul School of Theology
120
Bryant McLendon
London, Kentucky
James Eugene McNaull
Atlanta, Georgia
Joseph Henry McNeill
Lancaster, South Carolina
Asa Monroe Meadows
Marietta, Georgia
Gerald Jess Metzdorf
Dublin, Georgia
John Locke Milholland
Statesville, North Carolina
Glenn Ithamar Miller
Summerville, South Carolina
William Everett Mills, Jr.
Etowah, Tennessee
Kay Moser Misenheimer
Knoxville, Tennessee
James Guyburn Mishoe
Charleston, South Carolina
Stephen Richey Montgomery
Norcross, Georgia
Robert Leland Morgan
Rochester, New York
Robert Renly Morris
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Thomas Otto Mueller
Albany, Georgia
Walter Mueller
Maple Glen, Pennsylvania
A.B., Erskine College
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
A.B., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Baptist College at Charleston
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.B.A., Marshall University
B.D., Th.M., Columbia Theological
Seminary
B.S., Toccoa Falls Bible College
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.S., Western Carolina University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Tusculum College
B.D., Yale University Divinity School
S.T.M., New York Theological Seminary
B.A., Belhaven College
M.A., Vanderbilt University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., King College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
A.B., W off or d College
B.D., Candler School of Theology at Emory
University
B.A., The College of booster
M.Div., Yale University Divinity School
A.B., University of Chicago
B.D., Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.A., University of Florida
M.Div., Th.M., Columbia Theological
Seminary
B.S., Arkansas Polytechnic College
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
A.B., Upsala College
M.Div., Reformed Episcopal Seminary
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
121
James Henry Murray
Kingston, Jamaica
Daniel Allan Nail
Zionsville, Indiana
Stephen Richard Negley
Seffner, Florida
Mwandiwona Jonathan Nkuchwayo
Atlanta, Georgia
Robert Joel Norris
Charleston Heights, South
Carolina
David W. Omerod
Ocala, Florida
Robin Shane Owens
Gastonia, North Carolina
Mack Reitzel Painter
Enid, Oklahoma
Jun Ro Park
Decatur, Georgia
Francis Marion Parr
Columbus, Georgia
Margaret Barnes Peery
Matthews, North Carolina
William Harrison Phares, Jr.
Birmingham, Alabama
James Stacey Phillips
Tupelo, Mississippi
Charles Frederick Pieplow
Birmingham, Alabama
John David Pierce
Marietta, Georgia
Andral Bratton Plexico
Mebane, North Carolina
Ord., St. Peter's Theological College,
Jamaica
Dip., St. Augustine's College Canterbury,
England
B.S., Un iversity of Flordia
M.Div., Colu?nbia Theological Seminary
B.A., University of South Florida
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., United College of Zimbabwe
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
M.S.W., Atlanta University
A.B., Central Wesley an College
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
B.S.Ed., Ohio University
M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Catawba College
M.Div., Lancaster Theological Seminary
B.A., M.A., Chonnam University, Korea
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
M.Div., Duke University
B.A., Queens College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.A., University of Alabama at Birmingham
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.S., Mississippi College
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Concordia Senior College
M.Div., Concordia Seminary
B.A., Berry College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
A.B., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
122
George Harvey Porter
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Barry Kenneth Pridham
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Michael Corrick Quicke
Griffin, Georgia
Roger Paty Rabey
Banner Elk, North Carolina
Richard Nelson Ralls
Bessemer, Alabama
Youl Rhee
Mountlake, Washington
Shirley Arlene Richards
Birmingham, Alabama
Albert Ronald Richardson
Tupelo, Mississippi
Robert Paul Richardson
Wallingford, Pennsylvania
James Wilson Roberts
Birmingham, Alabama
Leslie Gordon Robinson
Denmark, South Carolina
William Cullens Robinson
Charlotte, North Carolina
William Fredrick Rose
Shelby, North Carolina
Mary Kepler Sapp
Nagoya, Japan
John Arthur Schmidt
Warminster, Pennsylvania
A.B., Samford University
B.D., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Mount Allison University, Canada
M.Div., Atlantic School of Theology,
Canada
L.Th., Berea Theological College, South
Africa
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
B.A., Furman University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., William Jewell College
B.D., Andover Newton Theological School
Dip., Korea Duck Song Presbyterian
Seminary, Korea
Dip., Holiness Theological Seminary, Korea
Dip., Korean Bible College, Korea
Th.M., Korea Presbyterian Theological
Seminary, Korea
B.A., East Texas Baptist College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Mississippi State University
M.R.E., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., University of Akron
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.A., Samford University
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Augusta College
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
A.B., East Carolina University
M.Div., Duke University
A.B., Davidson College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., M.A., Wheaton College
B.A., Hastings College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
123
Robert Michael Scotland
Greenwood, South Carolina
Timothy Nathan Setzer
Augusta, Georgia
Mary Louise Sferre
South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Anne Carter Shelley
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
James Chester Shelton
Charlotte, North Carolina
Lynn Edwin Shurley, Jr.
Sylacauga, Alabama
Douglas Thomas Simmons
Cairo, Georgia
Soon Byung Son
Decatur, Georgia
Robert Alfred Stauffacher
Spanish Fort, Alabama
Kenneth Phillip Stealing
Fayetteville, North Carolina
William Merritt Steinbrook
Piano, Texas
Mary Steves
South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Bruce Wilson Stewart
Montgomery, Alabama
Alvin Macon Stinson
Huntsville, Alabama
Alvin Emanuel Stone
Kingston, Jamaica
B.A., M.Ed., South Carolina State College
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
B.A., Berkshire Christian College
M.C.E., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., St. Rose College
M.A., Seton Hall University
M.S.W., Syracuse University
B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Mount Union College
M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh
M.Div., Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
B.A., Millsaps College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Georgia Southern College
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., Han Nam University, Korea
M.Ed., Korea University, Korea
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Western Illinois University
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.S., Trenton State College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.S., Seton Hall University
M.S.W., Syracuse University
B.A., M.A., Alabama Christian School of
Religion
B.A., Alabama College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
Ord., St. Peter's Theological College,
Jamaica
Dip.Theoi, University of London, England
M.Div., Howard University
124
John Burwell Stone
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Philip Harbin Summerlin
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Charles Allen Summers
Davidson, North Carolina
James Allen Summey
Concord, North Carolina
Bruce Davis Taylor
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Paula Jeanne Teague
Birmingham, Alabama
Sally-Lodge Henderson Teel
Biloxi, Mississippi
Darrell Arthur Thompson
Lancaster, South Carolina
Roger Kirk Thompson
Birmingham, Alabama
Carlton Manning Thornton
Homewood, Alabama
George Richard Troost
Rockledge, Florida
Coit Ray Troutman
Summerville, South Carolina
William Sherrill Troutman
Shelby, North Carolina
Janice Louise Tucker
Charlotte, North Carolina
George Lewis Tumlin
Marietta, Georgia
B.A., Baptist College at Charleston
M.Ed., University of South Carolina
M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary
B.A., Abilene Christian University
S.T.B., Harvard Divinity School
B.A., Davidson College
M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.A., Gardner-Webb College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Trinity College
M.Div., Duke University
B.A., Guilford College
M.Div., Earlham School of Religion
B.A., Coker College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Augusta College
M.Div., New Orleatis Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., McMurry College
M.Th., Perkins School of Theology of
Southern Methodist University
B.A., Lee College
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
B.A., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
M.T.S., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Wake Fores t Un ivers ity
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., John J. Pershing College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Wingate College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Baptist College at Charleston
M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological
Seminary
125
Davette Lois Turk
Jacksonville, Florida
Richard Martin Turk
Jacksonville, Florida
Margaret Teresa Turney-Ayer
Acworth, Georgia
Peniamina Vilitai Vai
Stephen Ridings Vance
Jacksonville, Florida
Thomas Ronald Vaughan
Hickory, North Carolina
Billy Earl Vaughn
Barnwell, South Carolina
John Kie Vining
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Clarence Arthur Wall
Grifton, North Carolina
John Gary Waller
Decatur, Georgia
Harold Robert Warren
Lake Wales, Florida
Donald Scott Weimer
Bradenton, Florida
Albert Norman Wells
Sunset Beach, North Carolina
Dennis Gerard Whitaker
Charlotte, North Carolina
David Allen White
Johnson City, Tennessee
B.A., Villanova Utiiversity
M.A., LaSalle College
A.B., St. Mary's Seminary and University
Th.M., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., University of South Florida
M.M., Indiana University
M.Div., Candler School of Theology of
Emory University
Cert., Malua Theological College, Western
Samoa
B.D., Pacific Theological College, Fiji
Islands
B.A., Hanover College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Harding College
M.Div., M.A., Duke University
B.A., Carson-Newman College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.S., Lee College
M.A., Assemblies of God Theological
Seminary
B.S., Campbell University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Huntingdon College
B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary
Th.M., Duke University
B.A., M.A., University of South Florida
M.Div., University of the South
B.A., University of Kansas
M.Div., Trinity Evangel istical Divinity
School
Th.M., Princeton Theological Se??iinary
B.S., Auburn University
B.D., Columbia Theological Seminary
Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Kentucky Wesleyan College
M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
126
Clyde McPherson Wiley
Lithonia, Georgia
Ben William Wilson
Iva, South Carolina
Carol Anne Wood
Atlanta, Georgia
Kenneth Earl Woodard
Newell, North Carolina
Gerald Edward Worrell
Charlotte, North Carolina
Brian Maurice Wyatt
Birmingham, Alabama
Roderick Zak
Orlando, Florida
Thomas Richard Zehnder
Orlando, Florida
MASTER OF THEOLOGY
Frank Charles Aichinger
Sumter, South Carolina
Herschel Allen, Jr.
Dunwoody, Georgia
Mary Gillespie Amos
Atlanta, Georgia
Brant Dale Baker
Charlotte, North Carolina
Todd Douglas Baucum
Memphis, Tennessee
Henley Dwight Bernard
Kingston, Jamaica
Vincent Peter Castellani
Athens, Tennessee
Joon Man Choi
Seoul, Korea
B.S., University of Florida
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Erskine College
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
B.S., East Carolina University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., King College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Birmingham-Southern College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.S., Spring Hill College
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
B.A., B.D., Concordia Seminary
B.A., University of Virginia
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.A., Davidson College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Mary Baldwin College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Claremont McKenna College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
B.S., Liberty University
M.Div., Memphis Theological Seminary
B.A., University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies, Jamaica
B.A., East Coast Bible College
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
B.A., Yonsei University, Korea
M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian Theological
Seminary, Korea
127
Joong Ho Chong
Seoul, Korea
Reginald Davis
Atlanta, Georgia
Robert Alva Deen III
Decatur, Georgia
Michael Lee Dusing
Lakeland, Florida
John Samuel Eddinger
Snellville, Georgia
Douglas Edwin Edwards III
Atlanta, Georgia
Marvin Browning Fergus
Atlanta, Georgia
Robert Leroy Griffin
Clarkston, Georgia
Jeonghoon Han
Durham, North Carolina
Jesse William Hegler
Dalton, Georgia
Guy Allen Helms
Suwanee, Georgia
Karen Adele Johnson
Clarkston, Georgia
Rhona Mitchell Jones
Durham, England
Seung Joong Joo
Seoul, Korea
Charles Kibicho Kariuki
Nairobi, Kenya
B.E., Kyungpook National University,
Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary,
Korea
B.A., Berea College
M.Div., University of the South
B.S., Fort Hays State University
M.C.M., Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies
of God
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Wake Forest University
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.A., Hendrix College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., University of Georgia
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Belhaven College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
Th.B., Yonsei University, Korea
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Covenant College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Flagler College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Middlesex, England
Education Certificate, Moray House,
Scotland
Theological Certificate,
Westminster College, Cambridge, England
B.A., Soong Sil University, Korea
M.Div., Th.M., Presbyterian Theological
Seminary, Korea
B.D., St. Pauls United Theological College,
Kenya
128
Tae-Hyung Ko
Seoul, Korea
Hang Ja Kwon Koo
Seoul, Korea
Bjoern Dieter Kranefuss
Atlanta, Georgia
Joseph S. Lee
Decatur, Georgia
Timothy Mix Leslie
Chipley, Florida
David Wayne Lovelace
Newnan, Georgia
Robert Kim Mclntire
Smyrna, Georgia
David William McKee
Stone Mountain, Georgia
William Glen McKinney
Chicago, Illinois
William Franklin McKissack, III
Atlanta, Georgia
John McLean, Jr.
Augusta, Georgia
Douglas Stanford McLeroy
Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri
Michael St. Aubin Miller
Kingston, Jamaica
Richard Montgomery Nelson
Decatur, Georgia
Joseph Emanuel Nichols
St. Michael, Barbados
Scott Christian Opsahl
Snohomish, Washington
B.Poli.Sci., Yonsei University, Korea
M.Div., Presbyterian Theological Seminary
B.A., Wookmyung Women's University,
Korea
M.Div., Erskine Theological Seminary
Theolog. Examen, Universitaet Hamburg,
Germany
B.S., California State University,
Northridge
M.Div., International Theological Seminary
B.A., Belhaven College
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., Emory and Henry College
M.Div., The Protestant Espiscopal
Theological Seminary in Virginia
B.S., North Georgia College
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
B.A., Florida Presbyterian College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B.A., University of South Alabama
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Georgia State University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
D.Min., Perkins School of Theology of
Southern Methodist University
B.A., University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Dip., United Theological College of the West
Indies, Jamaica
B.A., Presbyterian College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Dip., United Theological College of The West
Indies, Jamaica
B.A., University of Washington
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
129
Stephen Russell Paine
APO Miami, Florida
Justin Leonard Peart
Kingston, Jamaica
Gregory Rolan Perry
Atlanta, Georgia
Martha Jane Petersen
Atlanta, Georgia
Samuel Henry Pope
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Randy Edward Prunty
Decatur, Georgia
Diane Lovin Ragsdale
Rochester, New York
Carol Shuler Rahn
Atlanta, Georgia
Charles Wiley Roberts
Atlanta, Georgia
Frances Jean Ruthven
Decatur, Georgia
John Guilds Seabrook, Jr.
Huntsville, Alabama
Derek Adolphus Stapleton
St. George, Barbados
Lane Adams Stokes
East Point, Georgia
Daniel Susanto
Jakarta, Indonesia
Paola Tognina
Poschiavo, Switzerland
Jill Denise Ulrici
Brooklyn, New York
B.A., Lee College
M.Div., Church of God School of Theology
College Diplo?na, Union Theological
Seminary, Jamaica
Diploma, University of London, England
B.A., University of West Indies, Jamaica
B.S., Louisiana State University
M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary
B.A., Agnes Scott College
B.S.N., Cornell University - New York
Hospital School of Nursing
D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Davidson College
M.Div., Union Theological Seminary in
Virginia
B. A., Gardner-Webb College
M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological
Seminary
A.B., Georgia Southern College
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.S., Cornell University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., Arkansas State University
M.Div., Columbia Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Georgia
M Div., Harvard Divinity School
B.A., Wofford College
M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
G.O.E., Codrington College, Barbados
B.Min., Huron College
S.T.M., Christian Theological Seminary
B.S., University of Georgia
M.Div., Candler School of Theology at
Emory University
Sarjana Psikologi, University of Indonesia
S.Th., Jakarta Theological Seminary
Lie, Facolta Valdese di Teologia, Italy
B.S., Medical College of Georgia
M.Div., Yale Divinity School
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Andrew Jackson Livick Waskey
Dalton, Georgia
Otis Lee Weldon
Atlanta, Georgia
Thomas Richard Williams
Songkhla, Thailand
Totok Soemartha Wiryasaputra
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Grace Tsyr-En Wu
Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Christopher Edward Zorn
Sherrill's Ford, North Carolina
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Ph.D., University of Southern Mississippi
M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological
Seminary
B.A., Birmingham Bible College
M.Div., Interdenominational Theological
Center
B.A., Samford University
M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological
Seminary
B.Th., M.Div., Duta Wacana Seminary,
Indonesia
M.Div., Tainan Theological College and
Seminary, Taiwan
B.A., Mercer University
D.Min., Columbia Theological Seminary
BASIC DEGREE STUDENTS
MASTER OF DIVINITY
C COMPONENT
Name
Home Town
College
Presbytery or Denomination
Lucy Robertson Aldridge
Atlanta, Georgia
Roy Tiller Bain
LaGrange, Georgia
Susan Lynn Boardman
Lakeland, Florida
Carol Ann Boggs
Spartanburg, South Carolina
L. Harry Brazell
Ellaville, Georgia
Stephen Speed Bryant
Nashville, Tennessee
Sidney M. Burgess
Birmingham, Alabama
Sara Bedon Burress
Tupelo, Mississippi
B.A., Converse College
Greater Atlanta
B.A., LaGrange College
United Church of Christ
B.A., Eckerd College
A. A. /R.N. , Manate Community College
Tampa Bay
B.A., University of South Carolina
M.Ed., Converse College
Foothills
B.A., Mercer University
United Methodist
B.A., University of Mississippi
Middle Tennessee
B.A., Samford University
Sheppards and Lapsley
B.S., Mississippi State University
Greater Atlanta
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Robert Fleming Chastain
Decatur, Georgia
Tae Su Cheong
Hickory, North Carolina
Elizabeth Mangum Deibert
Atlanta, Georgia
Kevin Alfred Dorsett
Dade City, Florida
Karen Suzanne Edwards
Tarboro, North Carolina
Thomas R. Evans III
Kennesaw, Georgia
William Mark George
Conyers, Georgia
David J. Gibbs
Midland, Michigan
Mary Stewart Hall
Griffin, Georgia
Wilbur Hugh Howie, Jr.
Oxford, Mississippi
Jane A. Huffstetler
Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Tully Jay Hunter
Greenville, South Carolina
Dolores DeLand Ingraham
Tallahassee, Florida
J. Todd Jenkins
Valdosta, Georgia
Gloria Elaine Jennings
Augusta, Georgia
D. Raye Jones
Decatur, Georgia
James Timothy Kiser
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Lori Knight-Whitehouse
Savannah, Georgia
B.B.A., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta
B.A., East Coast Bible College
Western North Carolina
B.M.Ed., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill
Coastal Carolina
B.A., University of South Florida
Tampa Bay
B.A., Wake Forest University
New Hope
B.B.A., Kennesaw College
Cherokee
B.S., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Western Michigan University
Lake Huron
B.S., Presbyterian College
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Mississippi College
M.S., University of Southern California
St. Andrew
B.M., M.M., Baylor University
Arkansas
B.A., Texas Tech University
M.A., Clemson University
Foothills
B.A., Florida State University
Florida
B.A., Valdosta State College
Flint River
B.F.A., University of Georgia
M.A.T.S., Columbia Theological Seminary
Northeast Georgia
B.A., M.Ed., University of South Carolina
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Eckerd College
Central Florida
B.A., University of South Carolina
Savannah
132
Zeta Touchton Lamberson
Marietta, Georgia
Amanda Beth Lape-Freeberg
Orr's Island, Maine
Donald Ridgley Lawson
Inverness, Flordia
Natalie Jean Lester
Lajolla, California
Helene Hibbard Loper
Norcross, Georgia
Robert Earl Madsen
Stone Mountain, Georgia
John Alexander McLean
Camden, South Carolina
Michael Luis Murdock
Charlotte, North Carolina
Laura DuPre Newsome
Atlanta, Georgia
Richard Brantley Newsome
Atlanta, Georgia
Laura Lee Norris
Decatur, Alabama
David Alvah Pearce
Montgomery, Alabama
Robert Edwin Reese
Milton, Florida
Martha Cross Sexton
Columbia, South Carolina
Robert John Sherman
St. Augustine, Florida
Brian Jungshik Shin
Columbia, South Carolina
Tommy Register Sikes
Decatur, Georgia
Earl Joseph Smith
Brandon, Florida
B.S., Presbyterian College
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
Trinity
B.A., Clark University
Transylvania
B.S., West Chester State University
Tampa Bay
B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
United Church of Christ
B.S., Emory University
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
A.B., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Hendrix College
Providence
B.S.M.E., University of Tennessee
Charlotte
B.A., Agnes Scott College
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Auburn University
North Alabama
B.A., Mercer University
M.Miss., Reformed Theological Seminary
Sheppards and Lapsley
B.A., Univers ity of Wes t Florida
Florida
A.B., Smith College
M.Ed., University of South Carolina, Columbia
Trinity
B.A., Flagler College
St. Augustine
B.B.E., Western Bible College
Trinity
B.S., Un ivers ity of Georgia
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Tulane University
Tampa Bay
133
Lynette Davies Solomon
Dallas, Texas
Holly Scott Tickle
St. Augustine, Florida
Dorinda Ellen Trouteaud
Roswell, Georgia
James Richard Weldon, Jr.
Jacksonville, Florida
Nathan Ray Wheeler
Warner Robins, Georgia
B.A., Austin College
Grace
B.A., Flagler College
St. Augustine
B.A., College of Wooster
M.A., University of Detroit
Greater Atlanta
B.A., University of North Florida
St. Augustine
B.E.E.T., Southern Technical Institute
Flint River
INTERNS
Shawn E. Barkley
Richmond, Kentucky
Colleen Bolkcom Allison
Lakeland, Florida
Laura Beth Carlson-Aull
Greer, South Carolina
Sharon Kay Core
Decatur, Georgia
Scott Arthur Ellington
Decatur, Georgia
Elizabeth Lynn Hoskins
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Jeffrey Lamar Hutcheson
Forest Park, Georgia
Keith Lentz Riddle
Charleston, South Carolina
Mark Kenan Schumann
St. Petersburg, Florida
Jonathan Carl Wallace
Springfield, Virginia
B.A., Western Kentucky University
Translyvania
B.B.A., Stetson University
M.S., Florida State University
Tampa Bay
B.S., University of Illinois
M.A., University of Denver
Foothills
B.A., Agnes Scott College
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Church of God
B.S., Clemson University
Providence
A.B., University of Georgia
M.S., Auburn University, Montgomery
Greater Atlanta
B.A., W off or d College
Charleston-Atlantic
B.A., University of Central Florida
Tampa Bay
B.B.A., College of William and Mary
National Capitol
B COMPONENT
Nan Morgan Adams
Jacksonville, Florida
Matthew Todd Allison
Lakeland, Florida
B.S., Un iversity of Florida
Florida
B.S., Florida Southern College
Tampa Bay
134
Clover Lee Beal
Seattle, Washington
Timothy Kandler Beal
Seattle, Washington
Pamela Marie Bolerjack
Point Lookout, Missouri
Harris Neal Brown
Atlanta, Georgia
James Elliott Caprell
Wellford, South Carolina
Lorna D. Clark
St. Simons Island, Georgia
Mark Phillip Clark
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Deborah M. Conner
Huntington Beach, California
David John D'Alessio
Murrels Inlet, South Carolina
Mary Piatt D'Alessio
Murrels Inlet, South Carolina
Aaron David Eickstaedt
The Woodlands, Texas
Michael Lee Fitze
Hanahan, South Carolina
Timothy Sean Foster
Bartlett, Tennessee
Susan T. Friedl
Duluth, Georgia
Judith Ann Fulp
Kannapolis, North Carolina
Glenn Alan Gilstrap
Taylors, South Carolina
Dana Steffee Hughes
Decatur, Georgia
Elizabeth Emma Inman
Greensboro, North Carolina
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
B.A., School of the Ozarks
Arkansas
B.A., Faith College
African Methodist Episcopal
B.A., Wofford College
Foothills
B.B.A., Georgia State University
M.P.A., Georgia Southern College
Southern Baptist
B.A., University of Arkansas, Little Rock
J.D., University of Arkansas
Mission
B.A., San Francisco State College
Los Ranchos
B.S., University of Rhode Island
New Harmony
B.A., College of Notre Dame
New Harmony
B.A., Austin College
Grace
B.A., University of South Carolina
M.A., College of Charleston
Charleston- Atlantic
B.S., Mississippi State University
Memphis
B.S., East Carolina University
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Pfeiffer College
Charlotte
B.A., Furman University
Foothills
B.A., Georgia State University
Greater Atlanta
B.A., University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill
Salem
135
Sharon Ann Israel
Atlanta, Georgia
Thomas Franklin Keller
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Danny Thomas Klein
Chesapeake, Virginia
Edward Richard Knight
Atlanta, Georgia
Kenneth Stewart Letterman
Lawton, Oklahoma
Tod Alan Linafelt
Beaver, Pennsylvania
Sally Louise Lorey
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Charles William McConnell
Miramar, Florida
Sam Evans McGregor
Hopkins, South Carolina
Eric Todd Myers
Orangeburg, South Carolina
Charles Livingston Newton II
Marietta, Georgia
Margaret Robinson Northen
Birmingham, Alabama
Paul Eugene Osborne
Richmond, Virginia
William Lawson Piatt
Shelby, North Carolina
James Clifford Ramsey
Beaver, Pennsylvania
George Woodbury Rinker
Augusta, Georgia
Karen Lorraine Rogers
Shreveport, Louisiana
Paul Michael Saleeby
Jacksonville, Florida
B.A., University 6f South Florida
M.Ed., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
B.A., Wittenberg University
Pittsburgh
B.S., Jimmy Swaggert Bible College
Assemblies of God
B.S., University of Tennessee
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Stetson University
Indian Nations
B.A., Eckerd College
Beaver-Butler
B.S., University of Alabama
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Florida International University
Tropical Florida
B.S., Clemson University
Trinity
B.M., Shenandoah College and Conservatory of
Music
Charleston- Atlantic
B.A., Davidson College
J.D., University of Alabama
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Vanderbilt University
Sheppards and Lapsley
B.A., Davis and Elkins College
M.A., Presbyterian School of Christian
Education
fames
B.A., Emory and Henry College
Western North Carolina
B.S.J., Ohio University
Beaver-Butler
B.S./B.A., Presbyterian College
Northeast Georgia
B.A., Grove City College
Pines
B.A., University of Florida
St. Augustine
136
Jac Tyson Saltzgiver
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
B.A., Wake Forest University
Non-denominational
Margaret Schipper Reed
Jacksonville, Florida
Beth Ann Shannon-Faulk
Raeford, North Carolina
Peter David Shelly
Canyon, Texas
Catherine Elizabeth Taylor
Mobile, Alabama
Elizabeth Ann Tourville
Lithonia, Georgia
Lucy Exum Turner
Decatur, Georgia
Robert Foster Veazey
Montgomery, Alabama
John David White
Aiken, South Carolina
Deborah Dunlap Zarrett
Stone Mountain, Georgia
B.A., Brown University
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
St. Augustine
B.A., Meredith College
Coastal Carolina
B.A., University of Texas , Austin
Palo Duro
B.A., Duke University
South Alabama
B.A., American International College
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Agnes Scott College
M.B.A., University of Southern Mississippi
Greater Atlanta
B.A., University of Alabama
Sheppards and Lapsley
B.S., University of South Carolina
Trinity
B.A., Simmons College
Greater Atlanta
A COMPONENT
Kelly Sue Allen
St. Louis, Missouri
Marybeth Asher
Ormond Beach, Florida
Roy Horton Bailey III
Pendleton, South Carolina
David Scott Bowerman
Peachtree City, Georgia
Robert Howe Campbell
Memphis, Tennessee
Tae Ho Cheong
Corona, New York
P. David Clapp
Jupiter, Florida
Kay Anne Davis
Three Rivers, Michigan
A.B., Washington University in St. Louis
Giddings-Lovejoy
B.S., Un ivers ity of Texas
Mission
B.S., Clemson University
Foothills
B.A., Mars Hill College
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Rhodes College
Memphis
B.S., Kon-Kuk University
New York City
B.S., Un iversity of Ten nessee
Tropical Florida
B.A., Central Michigan University
M.S.W., Western Michigan University
Lake Michigan
137
Polly Kinser Deppen
Bristol, Virgina
Mark P. Downs
Chesterfield, Missouri
Philip A. Dunford
Bakersville, North Carolina
Paul Wylder Evans
Gainesville, Georgia
Kyle David Fedler
Chamblee, Georgia
Sara Verner Foster
Beaufort, South Carolina
R. Douglas Graulich
Albany, New York
N. Austin Gray
Sugar Hill, Georgia
Linda White Hawthorne
Atlanta, Georgia
Ann Houston Kelly
Greenwood, Mississippi
Paul Hollingsworth Lang
Greenville, South Carolina
Scott Allan Lawson
Columbia, South Carolina
Lisa M. Majoros
Atlanta, Georgia
M. Beecher Mathes
Birmingham, Alabama
Michael Eugene Maxfield
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Norman H. McCrummen III
Atlanta, Georgia
Allison Foster Moody
Salisbury, North Carolina
Kevin David Morris
Sarasota, Florida
Neal A. Neuenschwander
Marietta, Georgia
B.A., Indiana University
Abingdon
B.A., Westminster College
Giddings-Lovejoy
B.A., Centre College
Western North Carolina
B.A., Belhaven College
Northeast Georgia
B.A., Colorado College
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Presbyterian College
Greater Atlanta
B.S., Colorado State University
M.B.A., State University of New York, Albany
Albany
B.S., North Georgia College
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
B.A., Our Lady of the Lake
M.A., Ph.D., Un ivers ity of Texas
Greater Atlanta
B.A., University of Mississippi
St. Andrew
B.A., Furman University
Foothills
B.A., University of South Carolina, Columbia
Trinity
B.A., Davidson College
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Salem College
Sheppards and Lapsley
B.S.E., Un iversity of Florida
Eastern Virginia
B.S., Samford University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama
Greater Atlanta
B.S., University of Southern Mississippi
Salem
B.S., Western Carolina University
Peace River
B.S., Vanderbilt University
Greater Atlanta
138
Susan Moorefield Newton
Columbia, South Carolina
Michael D. O'Neil
Fort Worth, Texas
William F. Owens
Gastonia, North Carolina
William L. Perman
Seattle, Washington
Paul H. Pingel
Atlanta, Georgia
Lori E. Pistor
Dallas, Texas
Thomas Scot Pritchard
Decatur, Georgia
David Michael Satterfield
Bristol, Tennessee
Linda Janette Sherer
Sharon, South Carolina
Jeffrey A. Sockwell
Charlotte, North Carolina
Walter Brown Tennyson, Jr.
Napa, California
Lisa Faye Traynham
Honea Path, South Carolina
Andrew Iverson Walton
Lawton, Oklahoma
Hosea Lorenzo Williams II
Stone Mountain, Georgia
B.A., Presbyterian College
Trinity
B.A., Austin College
Grace
B.A., St. Andrews Presbyterian College
Western North Carolina
B.A., Seattle Pacific University
Seattle
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
B.A., Trinity University
M.Ed., North Texas State University
Grace
B.S., Presbyterian College
Greater Atlanta
B.A., King College
Holston
B.A., Erskine College
Providence
B.S., Appalachian State University
Charlotte
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles
Flint River
B.A., Presbyterian College
Trinity
B.S., Georgia Southern College
Indian Nations
B.A., Morehouse College
Baptist
MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES
Sylvia S. Babu
Bangalore, India
Lucille McCrary Bagwell
Gainesville, Georgia
Ae-Young Chung
Decatur, Georgia
I.Sc, Wilson College (Bombay)
M.B.B.S.(M.D.)f Christian Medical College
Am.Bd. ofPeds., Tulane University School
of Medicine
M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University School
of Medicine
Church of South India
B.S., University of Georgia
Southern Baptist
B.Agr., Kyungpouk National University
Korean Presbyterian
139
John William Daniels
Morrow, Georgia
Kemira G. Denlea
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Joe Vernon Dobson, Jr.
Bossier City, Louisiana
Jonathan S. Fennell
Austell, Georgia
Marian A. Haynes
Decatur, Georgia
Nancy McDaniel Hendrix
Braselton, Georgia
Grace Ann Cameron Hood
Bartow, Florida
William Robert Jordan
Decatur, Georgia
Daniel F. Kendrick
Atlanta, Georgia
Tammy Laneigh Lane
Kingstree, South Carolina
Elton Bruce Mather
Avondale Estates, Georgia
Gayle Annette McFarland
Decatur, Georgia
Christopher W. Miles
Decatur, Georgia
Elizabeth Louise Nuernberger
Charleston, South Carolina
Carolyn Oberkirch
Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher Ann Paton
Atlanta, Georgia
Julie Lehman Poulos
Richmond, Virginia
Joan Wilson Quattrocchi
Atlanta, Georgia
B.A., Flagler College
Roman Catholic
B.A., Stetson University
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Arkansas College
Pines
B.A., Southeastern College of the Assemblies of
God
Assemblies of God
B.S., Un iversity of Missouri
Missionary Baptist
B.S., Oklahoma State University
United Methodist
B.A., Belhaven College
Greenbrier
B.B.A., University of Georgia
Southern Baptist
B.A., University of Georgia
Greater Atlanta
B.A., University of South Carolina
New Harmony
A.B., Georgia State University
J.D., University of Georgia
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Rhodes College
Greater Atlanta
B.B.A., University of Georgia
Southern Baptist
B.A., Muhlenberg College
Charleston-Atlantic
A.B., Mt. St. Agnes College
M.Ed., Loyola College
Roman Catholic
B.A., M.A., Wayne State University
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
B.A., Davidson College
Non-Denominational
B.A., Mercer University
Roman Catholic
140
Marva S. Sanders
Decatur, Georgia
Michael W. Walters
Lafayette, Georgia
James H. Wright
Woodstock, Georgia
Kenneth Laurin Young
Loganville, Georgia
B.A., Spelman College
M.S.W., Ph.D., Atlanta University
Baptist
B.S., Florida State University
Southern Baptist
B.A., David Lipscomb College
M.A., Middle Tennessee State University
Church of Christ
B.A., Fur man University
Pentecostal Holiness
MASTER OF ARTS IN YOUTH MINISTRY
April Hi-Jung Choi
St. Petersburg, Florida
Fitzgerald M. Cook
Decatur, Georgia
Roy McLaughlin
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Judy Ellen Moore
Duluth, Georgia
Jane Margaret Thomas
Huntsville, Alabama
Robert DeWayne Wells
Mableton, Georgia
B.A., University of South Florida
Korean Presbyterian Church
B.A., Taylor University
Greater Atlanta
B.A., Mercer University
Baptist
B.S., University of Minnesota
Greater Atlanta
B.A., University of Alabama in Huntsville
North Alabama
B.S., East Coast Bible College
Church of God
MASTER OF DIVINITY /MASTER OF ARTS
IN YOUTH MINISTRY
William Sidney Smith
Albertville, Alabama
B.A., Jacksonville State University
North Alabama
SPECIAL STUDENTS
Dalva S. Ferraz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Rubens Ferraz
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Stuart Robert Fulton
Glasgow, Scotland
Uniao de Negocies Administrativos of Belo
Horizonte
Edward Lane Bible Institute
Presbyterian Church in Brazil
Catholic University of Belo Horizonte
Edward Lane Bible Institute
Presbyterian Church in Brazil
B.A., University of Sheffield
Church of Scotland
141
Lowell John Gretebeck
Atlanta, Georgia
B.A., Carthage College
M.B.A., American Graduate School of
International Management
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Robert Earl McDaniel
Cusseta, Georgia
Patricia C. Parker
Decatur, Georgia
UNCLASSIFIED STUDENTS
B.A., University of Georgia
United Methodist
Agnes Scott College
Southern Baptist
OCCASIONAL STUDENTS
Michael K. Adams
Thomas M. Baughn
Martha L. Bount
Bruce G. Boak
Michael T. Carey
Arthur Carson, Jr.
Almeta Kay Crowley Chance
Deborah H. Chilton
Lawrence C. Clarke
Terry Lee Collier
William (Tony) Collins
Larry Crossland
Daryl R. Curtis
James E. Doffin
Barbara D. Douglas
William D. Epps
Craven Glenn Ford
Octavius A. Gaba
David Alan Galloway
William W. Gaskill
David G. Graham
James H. Graves
Gee Glenn Grayson
Samuel L. Green
Adrian Hainline, Jr.
Jong Heon Ham
Eleanor Hammer
Dwight E. Haymon
Robert W. Henderson
Mary Alice Henning
James E. Hinshaw
David R. Johnson
Joong Soo Kim
John Byeongsoo Kim
Danna Lee Larson
Linda C. May
Olin W. McBride
Sallie T. McDaniel
James McDonald
Leslie G. McKoy
David V. Miller
Agnes W. Norfleet
Julius R. Nyaga
Nancy L. Oliver
Jynean S. Palmer
Howard L. Plummer
Laura Dorsey Rains
Thomas N. Rains
Beverly A. Richardson
Joseph B. Rightmyer
William H. Rogers
Ron Edward Schultz
Dale L. Shaw
Clarence Shelby
Miriam Ray Shelton
Dean R. Strong
Dale D. Strong
Sheryl Veness-Marshall
Marcia L. Wadsworth
Christine Wenderoth
Philip A. Williams
Emily R. Wojtczak
Emmitt E. Young
Phillip Dale Young
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SUMMER GREEK SCHOOL 1989
Kelly Sue Allen
Marybeth Asher
Roy Bailey
David Scott Bowerman
Robert Howe Campbell
Tae Ho Cheong
Daryl R. Curtis
Kay A. Davis
Polly Kinser Deppen
Mark P. Downs
Philip A. Dunford
Kyle David Fedler
Sarah Verner Foster
Susan Thorne Friedl
R. Douglas Graulich
N. Austin Gray
Linda White Hawthorne
Laura A. Holland
Ann Houston Kelly
John Ryeongsoo Kim
Paul Hollingworth Lang
Scott Allen Lawson
Sally Louise Lorey
Elizabeth Marie Majoros
Isaac Mann
M. Beecher Mathes
Michael Eugene Maxfield
Norman H. McCrummen III
Gayle Annette McFarland
Martha Mercure
K. Lynn Miller
Allison Foster Moody
Kevin D. Morris
Neal A. Neuenschwander
Susan M. Newton
Michael D. O'Neil
William F. Owens
Jynean S. Palmer
Patricia C. Parker
David Alvah Pearce
Paul H. Pingel
Lori E. Pistor
Thomas Scot Pritchard
Margaret Schipper Reed
Frances Jean Ruthven
Linda J. Sherer
William S. Smith
Jeffrey A. Sockwell
Walter B. Tennyson, Jr.
Lisa Faye Traynham
Andrew Iverson Walton
Christine Wenderoth
143
GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION
OF STUDENT BODY
Alabama — 43
Arkansas — 2
California — 3
Florida — 52
Georgia — 154
Illinois — 1
Indiana — 1
Kentucky — 3
Louisiana — 3
Maine — 1
Maryland — 1
Michigan — 2
Mississippi — 8
Missouri — 4
Montana — 1
New York — 4
North Carolina — 54
Oklahoma — 3
Pennsylvania — 13
South Carolina — 55
Tennessee — 14
Texas — 8
Virginia — 7
Washington — 5
OTHER COUNTRIES
Barbados — 2
Brazil — 2
England — 1
India — 1
Indonesia — 2
Italy — 1
Jamaica — 13
Japan — 1
Kenya — 1
Korea — 5
Norway — 1
Philippines — 1
Scotland — 2
South Africa — 1
Switzerland — 1
Taiwan — 1
Thailand — 1
West Africa — 1
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CALENDAR 1990-1992
1990-91
1991-92
SUMMER
Greek School
July 2-August 24
July 1-August 23
Summer Term
July 9-20
July 8-19
July 23- August 5
July 22-August 2
FALL
Planning Retreat
August 29-30
August 28-29
Labor Day
September 3
September 2
Orientation
September 4-5
September 3-4
Classes begin
September 6
September 5
Opening Convocation/
September 12
September 11
Honors Day
Senior Ordination Exams
November 2-3
November 1-2
Thanksgiving Holiday
November 22-23
November 28-29
Classes End
December 7
December 6
Reading Day
December 10
December 9
Exams
December 11-14
December 10-13
Final papers due
December 14
December 13
WINTER
A Component/ Alternative January 3
January 6
Contexts begin
Seminars for Ministers/
January 8-10
January 7-9
Continuing Education
Doctor of Ministry classes
January 15
January 13
Martin Luther King
January 14
January 20
Birthday Holiday
Doctor of Ministry
January 25
January 24
classes end
A Component/ Alternative
January 24
January 24
Contexts end
A Component exams
January 25
January 27
Columbia Forum
January 28-31
January 27-30
SPRING
Bible Content Exam
February 1
February 7
Classes begin
February 4
February 3
Senior Ordination Exams
February 15-16
February 14-15
Spring Break
April 8-12
April 6-10
Classes end
May 10
May 8
Reading Day
May 13
May 11
Exams
May 14-17
May 12-15
Evaluation Day
May 16
May 14
Commencement
May 19
May 11
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INDEX
Academic Information
9
Greek School
77
Administration
96
History of Columbia
3
Admissions Procedure
6
Housing
86
Alumni/ae Association
93
International Students
7
Asian Ministries Center
24
Lay Institute of Faith and Life
23
Atlanta Theological Association 24
Auditors 7
Awards and Prizes 82, 110
Board of Directors 94
Bookstore 29
Calendar 145
Clinical Pastoral Education 25
Columbia Friendship Circle 93
Lectures 27
Library 29
Master of Arts in Theological
Studies (M.A.T.S.) 13, 14
Master of Arts in Youth
Ministry (M.A.Y.M.) 14-16
Master of Divinity
(M.Div.)
Master of Theology
9-13
Conferences for Prospective
Students 8
(Th.M.)
Occasional Students
17-19
6
Continuing Education
23
Ordination Exams
81
Courses of Instruction
31-76
Orientation
77
Curriculum
31
Professional Assessment
11
Doctor of Ministry
Roll of Students
112-144
(D.Min.)
19, 20
Scholarship Funds
83-84
Doctor of Sacred Theology
(S.T.D.)
20
Special Students
6
Faculty
Fellowships
Financial Information
99-107
84
89, 90
Student Loans
Student Organizations
Support
87
91, 92
93
Grading System
79, 80
Transfer Students
7
Graduating Class-1989 108, 109
Unclassified Students 6
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Address inquiries to the following at Columbia Seminary, Decatur, GA 30031-0520,
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Douglas W. Oldenburg, President
Concerning transcripts, academic records, curriculum, and faculty
Glenn R. Bucher, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Concerning business matters and housing
John Gilmore, Vice President for Business and Finance
Concerning basic degree admissions and financial aid
Rebecca S. Parker, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid
Concerning supervised ministry
Leon C. Carroll, Director of Supervised Ministry
Concerning scholarships and placement
Philip R. Gehman, Vice President for Student Life
Concerning development/seminary relations, annual fund gifts, wills and bequests, church
relations, living endowment, student preaching
James F. Dickenson, Vice President for Development/Seminary Relations
Concerning alumni/ae and Columbia Friendship Circle
Frank Willey, Regional Director/Development
Concerning public relations, publications, campus events
Juliette J. Harper, Director of Publications and Publicity
Concerning advanced degrees
Douglas W. Hix, Director of Advanced Studies
Concerning continuing education
Sara C. Juengst, Director of Continuing Education
Concerning lay education
Robert S. Smith, Director of Lay Institute of Faith and Life
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AS TO STUDENTS
Columbia Theological Seminary admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic
origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made avail-
able to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship
and loan programs and other school-administered programs. In regard to compliance with
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, Columbia Theological Seminary
does not discriminate on the basis of handicap in admission to or access to or treatment or
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