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THEOLOGICAL 
SEMI  NARY 


Decatur,  Georgia 
1993-1994  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  accredited  by  the  Association  of  Theological  Schools 
in  the  United  States  and  Canada  and  the  Commission  on  Colleges  of  the  Southern 
Association  of  Colleges  and  Schools  to  award  Master  of  Divinity,  Master  of  Arts,  Master 
of  Theology,  Doctor  of  Ministry,  and  Doctor  of  Sacred  Theology  degrees. 

The  regulations,  requirements,  and  general  information  included  in  this  catalog  are 
official  for  the  1993-94  academic  year  but  are  subject  to  revision  at  any  time. 


TABLE  OF  CONTENTS 


Welcome 

1 

Columbia  Seminary  -  Statement  of  Mission,  History,  and  Location 

3 

Admissions  Information 

8 

Academic  Information 

11 

Basic  Degrees 

11 

Center  for  Theological  Studies  in  Florida 

15 

Advanced  Degrees 

17 

Continuing  Education 

22 

Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life 

23 

Center  for  Asian  Ministries 

24 

Theology,  Media,  and  the  Church  Program 

24 

Related  Academic  Programs 

24 

Special  Emphases 

27 

Support  Facilities 

30 

Curriculum  and  Courses 

33 

Biblical  Area 

35 

Historical  Doctrinal  Area 

42 

Practical  Theology  Area 

51 

Supervised  Ministry 

66 

Academic  Notes 

70 

Awards  and  Scholarships 

75 

Student  Information 

79 

Student  Organizations  and  Activities 

85 

Support  of  Columbia 

87 

Board  of  Directors 

88 

Administration 

90 

Faculty 

93 

Students 

103 

Calendar 

146 

Index 

148 

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Welcome  to  Columbia 
Theological  Seminary 

A  seminary  rich  in  both  tradition  and  vision. 

For  more  than  165  years,  Columbia  Seminary  has  equipped  men  and 
women  for  ministry  in  the  Church  of  Jesus  Christ,  and  today  we  remain 
on  the  cutting  edge  of  theological  education.  Informed  by  the  Biblical  and 
Reformed  traditions  and  empowered  by  a  commitment  to  the  world-wide 
church,  Columbia  eagerly  embraces  the  challenges  of  a  new  century. 

Our  journey  together  is  shaped  by: 

•  profound  commitment  to  the  Gospel  of  Jesus  Christ; 

•  a  superb  faculty  of  32  men  and  women  of  academic  excellence, 
pastoral  concern,  and  wide  ecclesiastical  experience; 

•  a  dynamic  student  body  composed  of  630  students  from  21  coun- 
tries and  a  variety  of  backgrounds,  ages,  denominations,  and  careers; 

•  a  curriculum  designed  to  prepare  leaders  of  highest  quality  for 
service  in  the  church.  Included  are  "cutting  edge"  programs  in  theology 
and  media,  international  studies,  clinical  pastoral  education,  evangelism, 
and  spiritual  formation; 

•  a  top-quality  continuing  education  program,  helping  ministers 
and  laity  to  keep  growing  in  their  understanding  of  the  faith  and  increasing 
their  competence  in  ministry; 

•  a  first-class  administrative  team,  committed  to  excellence  in  pro- 
viding support  for  the  teaching  ministry  of  the  seminary. 

Because  Columbia  is  only  minutes  away  from  downtown  Atlanta, 
a  city  of  growing  international  importance  and  home  of  the  1996  Summer 


Olympics,  students  enjoy  a  wealth  of  ministry  opportunities  — from  tutor- 
ing inner-city  youth  to  working  with  international  students,  homeless  min- 
istries, or  the  nationally  acclaimed  Atlanta  Project  on  behalf  of  the 
economically  disadvantaged. 

As  you  review  this  catalog  and  visit  our  campus,  I'm  confident  you 
will  catch  a  glimpse  of  what  makes  Columbia  unique  —  and  why  it  is  such 
an  exciting  place  to  pursue  theological  education.  A  warm  welcome  and  a 
stimulating  challenge  await  you. 


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Douglas  W.  Oldenburg 
President 


COLUMBIA  SEMINARY 

STATEMENT  OF  MISSION 

Columbia  Theological  Seminary  is 

an  educational  institution  of  the  Presbyterian  Church  (USA),  and  a 
community  of  theological  inquiry 
and  formation  for  ministry 
in  the  service  of  the  Church 
of  Jesus  Christ. 

At  Columbia,  people  of  faith  seek  to  witness 
to  God's  creative  power, 
redemptive  action, 
transforming  justice 
and  reconciling  love, 
in  a  pluralistic  society  and 
interdependent  world. 

We  understand  Christian  faith  to  include 
worship  of  God, 
faithfulness  to  Jesus  Christ, 
cultivation  of  the  mind, 
disciplines  of  the  Christian  life, 
ministries  of  proclamation,  nurture, 

compassion,  and  justice 
expression  of  faith  through  the  arts, 
and  participation  in  the  life  of  the  Church. 

Our  special  mission  in  the  service  of  the  Church, 
and  especially  the  Presbyterian  Church  (USA),  is 
to  educate  women  and  men  for  leadership 

in  ordained  and  lay  ministries; 
to  offer  first  degree,  graduate  degree, 

and  continuing  education  programs; 
and  to  provide  theological  resources 
for  the  denomination, 
for  the  ecumenical  church, 
and  for  persons  with  a  variety  of 
theological  concerns. 

Because  we  are  an  education  institution, 
our  calling  is 

to  prepare  persons  to  lead  congregations 

in  worship,  witness,  mission,  and  service; 
to  pursue  learning  that  joins 

mind  and  heart; 
to  develop  personal  and  professional  skills 
for  leadership  in  the  church; 


to  learn 

from  the  world-wide  Church, 
from  education,  the  arts,  politics, 

economics,  and  science, 
and  from  those  outside  the  centers 
of  power  and  influence; 
to  consider  critically  from  the  perspective 
of  the  Christian  faith, 

ideological,  technical,  and  scientific  assumptions 

—  including  our  own  — 
about  the  human  situation. 

Because  we  are  a  confessional  community  of  the  Church,  we 
live  under  the  authority  of  Jesus  Christ 
as  witnessed  to 
in  the  scriptures  of  the  Old  and  New  Testaments, 
in  the  Church  throughout  the  ages, 
and  in  the  Reformed  tradition  and 
its  confessions; 
affirm  the  worship  of  God  as  a  vital  and 
central  feature  of  our  life  together, 
and  celebrate  the  goodness  of  God 
in  all  creation; 
believe  in  Christ's  lordship  over  the 

whole  world; 
articulate  an  evangelical  understanding 
of  life  rooted  in  the  rule 
of  God's  justice  and  love; 
listen  with  openness 

to  voices  of  hopelessness  and  hope 
around  and  within  us; 
acknowledge  our  own  brokenness 

and  need  for  redemption; 
commit  ourselves 

to  diversity  and  inclusivity, 
to  ecumenicity, 

and  to  discerning  the  ongoing  manifestations  of 
God's  presence  in  human  affairs; 
nurture  a  personal  and  corporate  faith 
which  takes  responsibility 
for  our  choices 

amid  the  political  realities, 

the  social  institutions, 

and  the  global  context 

in  which  we  live. 

In  carrying  out  our  mission, 

we  seek  to  be  faithful  to  the  gospel, 
and  to  become  a  living  expression  of 
the  Body  of  Christ  in  the  world. 


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.  Follow- 
ing 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,  plac- 
ing 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  Richards'  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  Pres- 
byterian 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  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  sub- 
urban 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  are  two  stations  (Decatur  and  Avondale)  of  the  metropolitan 
area's  rapid  transit  system,  MART  A,  which  serves  as  a  gateway  to  the  sights 
and  sounds  of  the  capital  city  of  the  Southeast  and  site  of  1996  Olympics. 
Atlanta  offers  Columbia's  students  a  variety  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.  The  Presbytery  of  Greater 
Atlanta  is  composed  of  116  congregations  with  more  than  46,000  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. 

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  70  for  details.)  Such  students  who  request  permission  to  begin 
without  the  Greek  requirement  can  only  be  admitted  by  action  of  the  fac- 
ulty, or,  in  special  cases,  by  the  Admissions  Committee  in  consultation  with 
the  Dean  of  Faculty. 

Students  desiring  admission  to  an  advanced  degree  program  may  se- 
cure applications  from  the  Office  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  as  space  is  available.  Registration  as  an  auditor  must  be  made  through 
the  Office  of  the  Registrar. 


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  the  dean  indicating  that  they  are  students  in  good  standing.  Transfer 
students  into  the  M.Div.  program  are  required  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  Occasional  students  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  meet  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  interna- 
tionals 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  denomina- 
tion 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  5-7,  1993, 
and  February  25-27,  1994.  For  further  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  Divinity  is  the  basic  professional  degree.  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  Mas- 
ter 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  spe- 
cial action  of  the  faculty.  When  requested  to  do  so  by  presbyteries  of  the 
Presbyterian  Church  (U.S.A.),  Columbia  may  accept  students  without  a  uni- 
versity 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  Ameri- 
can 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  or  a  four  component  (year)  pro- 
gram with  an  intern  year  leading  to  the  Master  of  Divinity  degree.  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  intellectual  tools  and  professional  skills  to  begin 


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the  practice  of  ministry.  At  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  com- 
mon program  for  the  first  professional  degrees.  The  C  component  follows 
the  mid-course  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  will  be  tested  for  and  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  14)  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  14)  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;  test  fees  are  the  responsibility  of  the  student. 

7.  The  student  must  be  in  residence  for  at  least  six  long  semesters 
(excluding  transfer  students)  and  in  the  last  semester  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  candidate  shall  have  sustained 
a  sound  moral  and  religious  character  in  seminary  life  and  gives  promise 
of  useful  service  in  the  ministry  or  other  church  vocations. 


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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- 
dents with  education  loans  must  agree  to  make  prompt  and  regular  pay- 
ments. 

Mid-Course  Assessment 

Admission  to  the  C  Component  emerges  from  the  mid-course  assess- 
ment and  must  be  approved  by  the  faculty.  The  mid-course  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  is  usually  scheduled  in  the  spring  term  of  the  B  component. 
Detailed  guidelines  for  the  assessment  process  are  given  to  the  student  well 
in  advance,  including  criteria,  data  to  be  considered,  composition  of  the 
assessment  committee,  intent  of  the  interview,  and  possible  recommenda- 
tions to  the  faculty  which  might  ensue. 

Every  M.Div.  degree  student  must  meet  the  mid-course  assessment  re- 
quirement. A  student  seeking  ordination  shall  have  established  a  working 
relationship  with  the  appropriate  ecclesiastical  body  in  order  to  be  eligible 
for  an  assessment. 

At  the  mid-course  assessment,  among  other  issues,  questions  of  personal 
and  professional  growth  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 

The  seminary's  Plan  of  Government  requires  that  students  whom  the 
faculty  recommends  to  the  Board  of  Directors  for  the  M.Div.  degree  "shall 
have  sustained  a  sound  moral  and  religious  character  in  their  seminary 
life."  The  recommendation  of  students  to  the  Board  implies  that,  to  the 
best  of  its  knowledge,  the  faculty  considers  them  to  be  such  persons. 

The  permanent  file  of  an  M.Div.  candidate  who  is  not  seeking  ordina- 
tion at  the  time  of  graduation  shall  contain  a  statement  to  that  effect. 

Certified  Minister  of  Christian  Education 

A  student  in  the  M.Div.  program  can  take  Christian  education  courses 
which  will  lead  to  certification  as  a  minister  of  Christian  education.  Stu- 
dents interested  in  this  specialty  should  see  the  Dean  of  Faculty. 


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MASTER  OF  DIVINITY  CURRICULUM 


a  cor 

4PONENT 

Summer 

Credits 

Winter 

B021 

Essentials  of  Greek 

6 

Fall 

Credits 

Spring 

B141 

Old  Testament  Survey 

3 

B154 

B153 

New  Testament  Exegesis 

2 

B161 

HD121 

Church  History 

5 

HD122 

P112 

The  Church's  Ministry— 

HD181 

An  Introduction 

3 

Elective 

2 

P151 

Elective 


New  Testament  Exegesis 
New  Testament  Survey 
Church  History 
Church  and  Contemporary 

Society 
Worship  and  Preaching 


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Credits 

3 

Credits 

2 
3 
4 

3 

4 

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B  COMPONENT 


Summer 

Credits 

Winter 

Credits 

SM210 

Supervised  Ministry 

6 

HD241 

Alternative  Context 
for  Ministry 

4 

Fall 

Credits 

Spring 

Credits 

B222 

HD233 

P222 

Hebrew 

Christian  Theology 

Educational  Ministry 

4 
3 
3 

B233 

HD234 

HD272 

Old  Testament  Exegesis 
Christian  Theology 
Christian  Ethics 

3 
4 
3 

P232 

Ministry  to  Persons 
(with  praxis) 

5 

P281 

Church  &  Ministry 
Elective 

3 
2 

15 

P232  Ministry  to  Persons  may  be  taken  in  the  Spring  Semester. 
HD272  Christian  Ethics  may  be  taken  in  the  Fall  Semester. 

MID-COURSE  ASSESSMENT 


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Prior  to  completion  of  the  B  component,  a  mid-course  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  the  C  or  D  component. 

C  COMPONENT 


Summer 

Credits 

Winter 

Credits 

Free  time  or  independent  study 

Elective 

3 

Fall 

Credits 

Spring 

Credits 

B373 
P382 
1373 

Biblical  Theology,  Old  Testament 
The  Practice  of  Ministry 
Evangelism  and  Mission 
Electives 

3 
3 
2 
6 

B374 

Biblical  Theology, 
New  Testament 
Electives 

3 
11 

14 

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A  required  2  credit  preaching  course  must  be  taken  in  fall  or  spring. 

The  Master  of  Divinity  degree  requires  104  credits,  plus  Greek  (6).  A  student  must  take  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 


12. 


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MASTER  OF  ARTS  IN  THEOLOGICAL  STUDIES 

The  purpose  of  this  two  year  flexible  degree  program  is  to  provide 
theological  studies  for  those  exploring  career  options,  preparing  for  doc- 
toral studies,  church  leadership  positions,  or  specialized  forms  of  lay  min- 
istry, or  for  those  investigating  the  relationships  between  a  profession  and 
theological  issues  or  faith  and  the  modern  world.  This  program  is  not  de- 
signed to  prepare  persons  for  the  practice  of  ordained  ministry,  though  it 
may  be  useful  for  those  already  ordained  in  traditions  that  do  not  require 
seminary. 

Students,  after  consultation  with  the  Director  of  the  MATS  Program  and 
prior  to  the  completion  of  24  degree  credits,  select  one  of  the  following 
five  fields  of  specialization:  Old  Testament,  New  Testament,  Theology, 
Church  History,  Ethics.  A  faculty  advisor  from  the  area  of  specialization  is 
assigned  by  the  Director  for  consultation  in  the  selection  of  courses  and 
the  required  Independent  Study  in  the  specialization,  which  includes  a 
major  paper.  Proficiency  in  Hebrew  or  Greek  is  a  requirement  for  the  Old 
Testament  or  New  Testament  specialization. 

General  Requirements  for  the  MA.  in  Theological  Studies  Degree 

1.  Students  must  earn  a  total  of  48  credits.  Included  shall  be  the  MATS 
Seminar,  at  least  one  basic  course  in  three  of  the  five  fields  of  specialization; 
an  additional  course  in  two  of  the  five  fields,  a  minimum  of  five  courses 
in  the  chosen  field  of  specialization  and  three  courses  in  a  cognate  field. 
Other  course  requirements  may  be  established  by  the  Area  in  which  the 
specialization  falls.  No  more  than  three  Practical  Theology  Area  courses 
may  be  counted  as  electives  in  the  degree  program. 

2.  Students  must  successfully  complete  a  three  or  more  credit  inde- 
pendent study  in  the  field  of  specialization.  The  purpose  of  the  Independ- 
ent Study  and  the  research  paper  is  to  provide  students  with  the 
opportunity  to  explore  in  depth  a  critical  issue  in  the  field  and  to  bring 
analytical  and  constructive  skills  to  bear  on  the  issue.  Following  the  reading 
of  the  paper,  the  student  and  the  advisor  will  discuss  the  paper. 

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  Program,  Columbia  Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur, 
Georgia  30031-0520. 

CENTER  FOR  THEOLOGICAL  STUDIES  IN  FLORIDA 

Established  in  1990  as  an  extension  program  of  the  seminary,  the  center 
offers  required  and  elective  courses  for  students  in  the  Master  of  Divinity 
and  Master  of  Arts  in  Theological  Studies  degree  programs.  Non-degree 
students  may  choose  to  receive  credit  for  courses  by  registering  for  Occa- 
sional student  status.  Persons  may  also  enroll  as  auditors. 


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Currently  the  center  is  jointly  sponsored  by  Columbia  Theological  Sem- 
inary and  Eden  Theological  Seminary,  a  seminary  of  the  United  Church  of 
Christ,  in  St.  Louis.  Four  courses  are  offered  each  fall  and  spring  semester 
on  the  campus  of  Rollins  College,  Winter  Park,  FL.  Classes  are  ordinarily 
offered  on  evenings  and  weekends. 

In  order  to  complete  degree  requirements,  an  M.Div.  student  must  com- 
plete a  minimum  of  three  long  semesters  in  residence  on  the  Decatur  cam- 
pus; an  M.A.T.S.  student  a  minimum  of  two. 

For  further  information,  write  or  call  the  Director  of  the  Center  for 
Theological  Studies  in  Florida,  400  S.  Lakemont  Avenue,  Winter  Park,  FL 
32792,  407/647-1947. 


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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 
Center,  Columbia,  Erskine  Theological  Seminary  in  Due  West,  SC,  and  Lu- 
theran Theological  Southern  Seminary  in  Columbia,  SC.  Th.M.  degree  stu- 
dents may  also  include  in  their  program  studies  at  these  other  seminaries. 

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  denomi- 
national and  interdenominational  agencies  are  located  in  Atlanta.  Other 
educational  opportunities  are  available  at  Emory  University,  Georgia  State 
University,  and  colleges  in  the  area. 

Students  must  submit  to  the  Advanced  Degrees  Committee  for  approval 
a  written  statement  of  the  topic  and  proposal  for  research,  together  with 
the  names  of  the  faculty  members  serving  on  the  dissertation/thesis  com- 
mittee. This  must  be  submitted  no  later  than  the  November  meeting  of  the 
Advanced  Degrees  Committee  in  the  academic  year  in  which  the  student 
anticipates  graduation.  The  topic  and  proposal  must  be  previously  ap- 
proved by  the  dissertation/thesis  committee. 

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  completion  of  the  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). 


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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. 
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. 

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. 


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Pastoral  Counseling  Specialization 

A  student  concentrating  in  pastoral  studies  may  elect  the  field  of  pas- 
toral care  or  may  elect  a  specialization  in  pastoral  counseling.  The  begin- 
ning of  the  latter  program  requires  the  successful  completion  of  a  non- 
credit  intern  year  in  an  institution  accredited  by  the  Association  for  Clinical 
Pastoral  Education. 

The  normal  curriculum  for  students  in  the  pastoral  counseling  special- 
ization involves  two  years  of  participation  in  a  pastoral  counseling  practi- 
cum  at  an  Atlantic  area  training  center  accredited  by  the  American 
Association  of  Pastoral  Counselors.  During  that  time  in  the  practicum,  the 
student  will  also  take  the  four-course  core  curriculum  designed  for  Th.M. 
and  S.T.D.  students.  The  supervision  provided  by  the  practicum  allows  the 
student  to  apply  for  membership  in  the  American  Association  of  Pastoral 
Counselors.  The  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 


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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; 

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  desig- 
nated 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  Atlantic  Theological  Association  by 
Columbia  Theological  Seminary,  the  Candler  School  of  Theology,  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  awarding  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  coun- 
seling at  a  doctoral  level  of  competence  and  for  membership  at  the  Fellow 
level  in  the  American  Association  of  Pastoral  Counselors.  The  degree  is 
intended  to  be  an  equivalent  of  the  Ph.D.  but  is  designed  for  those  whose 
interest  in  pastoral  counseling  is  primarily  professional  and  theological. 

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 


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in  pastoral  counseling  and  how  to  promote  professional  integration  of  the- 
ory and  skills  in  both  pastoral  counseling  and  pastoral  guidance;  and  design 
and  execute  a  research  project  appropriate  to  the  student's  professional 
practice  which  will  give  evidence  of  creative  ability  to  contribute  to  this 
aspect  of  pastoral  counseling. 


Course  Work  and  Practicum 

In  carrying  out  this  program,  which  should  not  exceed  six  years,  the 
student  must  enroll  for  a  minimum  of  36  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  in  the  practicum  for  four  consecutive  se- 
mesters. One  of  the  student's  Qualifying  Examinations,  the  Performance 
Exam  in  the  practice  of  pastoral  counseling,  is  taken  after  the  student's  four 
semesters  in  the  practicum.  The  clinical  setting  for  supervision  is  the  Pas- 
toral 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. 

Qualifying  Examinations 

Upon  completion  of  48  credits  with  a  B  average,  the  student  may  apply 
to  take  the  Comprehensive  Examination,  which  tests  the  student's  com- 
petence 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  religious  experience,  and  theories  of 
counseling  and  psychotherapy; 

c)  Pastoral  care,  including  the  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)  an  area  of  the  student's  choice  usually  related  to  the  dissertation. 
The  student  will  prepare  a  paper  for  an  oral  exam  by  members  of 
the  pastoral  counseling  faculty. 


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Dissertation 

Following  satisfactory  performance  in  the  Qualifying  Examination,  the 
student  will  then  engage  in  an  approved  research  project  and  write  a  dis- 
sertation. 

The  dissertation  carries  6  credits  and  completes  the  54  credits  required 
in  this  program. 

Professional  Certification 

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:  Director  of  S.T.D.  Pro- 
gram, or  from  the  Director  of  Advanced  Studies,  Columbia  Theological 
Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur,  Georgia  30031-0520. 


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: 


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1.  Large,  established,  on-campus  events  offer  a  variety  of  courses,  to- 
gether with  daily  chapel  services.  The  major  events  are  the  Summer 
Session,  held  the  first  two  full  weeks  in  July,  and  the  January  Sem- 
inars for  Ministers  early  in  January.  The  Columbia  Forum  is  a  third 
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  week 
spent  in  work  and  dialogue  at  Koinonia  and  Habitat  for  Humanity, 
contemplative  weeks  at  retreat  centers  for  men  and  women,  a  sem- 
inar on  religion  and  the  arts,  and  retreat  style  "conversations"  with 
outstanding  religious  leaders  in  the  new  continuing  education  cen- 
ter on  campus. 

3.  Overseas  travel/study  trips  are  a  regular  part  of  the  continuing 
education  program.  In  1993  the  scheduled  trips  are  a  week  in  Ja- 
maica at  the  United  Theological  College  and  a  travel/study  tour  in 
Greece  and  Turkey  to  visit  sites  of  New  Testament  history. 

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"  contin- 
uing 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  de- 
signed by  faculty  members  from  Columbia,  Union  Theological  Sem- 
inary in  Virginia,  and  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary. 

6.  The  Accomplishment  in  Continuing  Education  program  (ACE),  a 
structured  program  of  continuing  education,  offers  a  special  certif- 
icate marking  the  completion  of  32  hours  of  continuing  education 
with  readings  and  papers. 

A  calendar  of  events  for  1993-94  is  available  upon  request.  For  more  in- 
formation on  continuing  education  opportunities,  write  the  Director  of  Con- 
tinuing Education,  Columbia  Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur,  GA  30031-0520. 


LAY  INSTITUTE  OF  FAITH  AND  LIFE 

Columbia  Seminary  established  the  Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life  in 
1987  to  equip  laity  for  ministry  in  the  church  and  in  the  world.  The  institute 
offers  a  variety  of  courses,  seminars,  retreats,  and  workshops.  All  are  de- 
signed to  help  Christian  lay  people  become  better  theologians  and  more 
faithful  followers  of  Christ  in  all  of  life  —  home,  work  place,  church,  com- 
munity, world. 

Among  the  ongoing  programs  at  the  Lay  Institute  are  Lay  Schools  of 
Bible  and  Theology  offered  at  the  seminary  during  the  fall  and  winter. 
Courses  offered  include  biblical  studies,  theology,  church  history,  ethics, 
and  spiritual  formation.  The  institute  also  offers  courses  taught  in  lay 


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schools  and  other  formats  to  presbyteries  and  congregations.  For  more 
information  about  the  institute  and  its  programs,  write  to  the  Lay  Institute 
of  Faith  and  Life,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur,  GA 
30031. 


CENTER  FOR  ASIAN  MINISTRIES 

The  Center  for  Asian  Ministries  at  Columbia  Seminary,  in  cooperation 
with  the  Presbyterian  Church  (USA)  Synods  of  South  Atlantic  and  Living 
Waters,  serves  as  liaison  to  Korean-American  churches  and  their  presby- 
teries within  the  bounds  of  the  synods. 

The  center  provides  and  exchanges  both  academic  and  practical  theo- 
logical education  with  the  churches  of  the  Pacific  Rim.  The  center  provides 
valuable  educational  opportunities:  continuing  education,  leadership  train- 
ing, church  school  teachers'  training,  Asian  Christian  spirituality  and  evan- 
gelism, Asian  theologians'  seminar,  ministry  in  multicultural  contexts,  and 
a  bilingual  D.Min.  program  for  Korean-Americans.  For  more  information, 
write  to  the  Center  for  Asian  Ministries,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary, 
Box  520,  Decatur,  GA  30031-0520. 


THEOLOGY,  MEDIA,  AND  THE  CHURCH  PROGRAM 

Established  in  1991,  the  program  encourages  creative  theological  reflec- 
tion on  the  media's  role  in  the  church  and  in  society.  A  number  of  courses 
and  seminars  are  offered  which  examine  the  theological  and  cultural  impact 
of  the  media. 

In  addition,  Columbia  has  added  new  production  facilities  which  allow 
for  training  in  basic  production  skills.  For  more  information,  contact  the 
Theology,  Media,  and  the  Church  Program,  Columbia  Theological  Semi- 
nary, Box  520,  Decatur,  GA  30031-0520. 


RELATED  ACADEMIC  PROGRAMS 

In  addition  to  Basic  and  Advanced  Degree  Studies  and  the  programs 
listed  above,  Columbia  Seminary  offers  a  wide  variety  of  academic  oppor- 
tunities. Some  of  these  are  in  relationships  with  other  educational  institu- 
tions; 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,  Lu- 
theran 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 


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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 
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  schools  which  be- 
long to  either  the  Atlanta  Theological  Association  (Candler  School  of  The- 
ology, Erskine  Theological  Seminary,  Lutheran  Theological  Southern 
Seminary,  or  Interdenominational  Theological  Center)  or  the  University 
Center  of  Georgia  (Agnes  Scott  College,  Atlanta  College  of  Art,  Clark  At- 
lanta University,  Emory  University,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology,  Geor- 
gia State  University,  Institute  of  Paper  Science  and  Technology, 
Interdenominational  Theological  Center,  Kennesaw  State  College,  Mercer 
University-Atlanta,  Morehouse  College,  Morehouse  School  of  Medicine, 
Morris  Brown  College,  Oglethorpe  University,  Southern  College  of  Tech- 
nology, Spelman  College,  or  University  of  Georgia).  Forms  for  cross  regis- 
tration are  available  in  the  Registrar's  office  at  each  school. 

Students  may  cross-register  for  a  course  on  a  space-available  basis.  A 
student  may  cross-register  for  a  maximum  of  two  courses  per  term,  and 
the  combined  load  may  not  exceed  the  full-time  allowable  load  on  the  home 
campus.  Students  register  and  pay  regular  tuition  and  fees  to  the  home 
institution. 

CROSS-REGISTRATION  AT  THEOLOGICAL  INSTITUTIONS  OF  THE 
PRESBYTERIAN  CHURCH  (USA) 

A  policy  of  reciprocal  cross-registration  at  the  11  theological  institutions 
of  the  Presbyterian  Church  (USA)  is  designed  to  strengthen  the  theological 
education  of  persons  preparing  for  ministry  in  the  denomination.  This  pol- 
icy permits  Presbyterian  students  registered  in  master's  degree  programs 


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to  take  courses  at  any  of  the  other  institutions  without  payment  of  addi- 
tional tuition.  Tuition  for  a  course  is  charged  at  the  home  school. 

Additional  information  is  available  in  the  Registrar's  Office. 

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.  Colum- 
bia'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  CENTER 

Columbia  Seminary  is  a  member  of  AMERC,  which  provides  specialized 
training  for  students  interested  in  ministry  in  the  Appalachian  Church  and 
other  missional  settings,  with  particular  attention  to  small  town  and  rural 
congregations.  Through  its  educational  programs  —  summer  courses  and  a 
January  travel  seminar  — 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  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  concentrated  aca- 
demic program,  students  are  assigned  to  field  placement  sites  as  partici- 
pant-observers. 

Information  about  AMERC  programs  is  available  through  the  Office  of 
Supervised  Ministry. 

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  Testa- 
ment Studies  at  Candler.  It  is  limited  to  20  participants  —  five  students  from 
each  of  the  schools  plus  five  lay  persons  selected  from  positions  of  lead- 
ership 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 


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preparing  for  professional  careers  in  the  church  and  lay  persons  who  are 
already  playing  key  roles  in  business  and  community  affairs.  Professor 
David  Moessner  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  information, 
see  the  Dean  of  Faculty. 

URBAN  TRAINING  ORGANIZATION  OF  ATLANTA 

UTOA  participates  in  the  theological  education  of  students  from  Colum- 
bia Seminary  and  other  Atlanta  seminaries  by  providing  opportunities  for 
students  to  be  involved  with  community  organizers,  social  ministry  agen- 
cies, and  congregations  involved  in  social  ministry  in  Atlanta.  Urban  clin- 
icals,  including  field  experiences  and  peer  reflection  groups,  are  available 
for  academic  credit.  UTOA  is  also  significantly  involved  with  M.Div.  stu- 
dents in  the  Alternative  Context  for  Ministry  course  for  those  in  the  Atlanta 
placement. 

For  more  information,  contact  the  Office  of  Supervised  Ministry. 


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  interna- 
tional education  has  emerged  from  serious,  cross-cultural  dialogue  with 
church  leaders  in  other  parts  of  the  world  — in  particular,  the  Caribbean. 
During  the  1992-93  academic  year,  over  65  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  1993  aca- 
demic year  four  different  international  alternative  contexts  for 
ministry  were  offered:  Central  America,  the  Caribbean  (Ja- 
maica), Eastern  Europe  (Hungary),  and  China. 

•  a  three-week  Mideast  Seminar. 


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•  supervised  ministry  placements  for  Columbia  students  in  Car- 
ibbean churches  under  the  supervision  of  experienced  Carib- 
bean pastors. 

•  Columbia  students  studying  or  working  in  England,  Germany, 
Jamaica,  Kenya,  Korea,  Scotland,  and  Switzerland. 

•  a  joint  Doctor  of  Ministry  program  with  the  United  Theological 
College  of  the  West  Indies.  Many  of  the  classes  are  held  in 
Kingston,  Jamaica. 

•  international  students,  faculty,  and  pastors  from  four  conti- 
nents working  and  studying  on  the  Columbia  campus. 

•  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. 

•  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). 

•  a  new  program  on  the  church  in  China,  that  sends  students, 
faculty,  and  board  members  to  China  for  three  week  immersion 
experiences,  brings  Chinese  church  leaders  to  Columbia,  and 
organizes  international  conferences  on  the  church  in  China. 

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  theolog- 
ical institution. 

For  further  information,  write  to  the  Director  of  International  Theolog- 
ical Education,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur,  GA 
30031-0520. 


EVANGELISM  EMPHASIS 

In  1981,  Columbia  Seminary  initiated  a  program  in  evangelism.  Through 
the  seminary,  courses  are  offered  to  M.Div.,  M.A.T.S.,  and  graduate  stu- 
dents. The  director  of  the  program  provides  consultation  for  local  congre- 
gations, presbyteries,  and  other  governing  bodies. 

Each  year  Columbia  sponsors  a  School  of  Evangelism  during  the  first 
week  of  summer  school.  Information  on  the  School  is  available  by  February 
1st. 

Through  the  program  on  evangelism,  new  initiatives  have  been  devel- 
oped for  local  congregations,  including  emphases  on  training,  visitation, 
congregational  renewal,  and  pastoral  spirituality. 


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The  Thompson  Scholar  Program,  a  part  of  the  evangelism  program, 
brings  to  the  campus  15-20  key  pastors  from  across  the  denomination  each 
year.  The  purpose  is  to  train  leaders  for  the  future.  Interested  persons 
should  write  the  director  for  further  information. 

Through  the  agency  of  CTS  Press,  numerous  programs,  resources,  and 
books  are  produced  to  assist  in  the  work  of  evangelism.  For  information, 
contact  the  CTS  Press,  Box  520,  Decatur,  GA  30031. 

CHRISTIAN  SPIRITUALITY  EMPHASIS 

Although  the  study  of  Christian  spirituality  is  not  new  at  Columbia, 
there  is  a  new  emphasis  and  a  broader  involvement  in  the  field.  Christian 
spirituality  investigates  the  relationship  with  God  — how  it  is  initiated,  af- 
firmed, and  nurtured.  It  asks  hard,  ethical  questions  about  this  relationship 
for  our  daily  lives  and  witness  in  a  changing  world. 

The  past  decade  has  witnessed  a  growing  interest  in  Christian  spiritu- 
ality. To  respond  to  this  concern,  Columbia  offers  a  special  certificate  pro- 
gram geared  for  laity.  Classes  are  conducted  on  the  Columbia  campus  and 
by  special  arrangement  in  local  settings. 

One  of  the  unique  features  of  Columbia's  Doctor  of  Ministry  degree  is 
its  flexibility,  which  allows  it  to  be  shaped  according  to  the  student's  in- 
terest in  the  area  of  spirituality.  By  shaping  the  degree  in  this  fashion,  the 
student  can  explore  the  relation  between  spirituality,  ministerial  identity, 
and  the  church's  life  and  mission. 

This  program  for  clergy  and  laity  offers  opportunities  for  personal  spir- 
itual growth,  the  development  of  skills  in  leading  retreats,  workshops, 
schools  of  prayer,  and  a  setting  for  rethinking  ministry. 

Questions  should  be  directed  to  the  Office  of  Evangelism  and  Church 
Growth,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur,  GA  30031-0520. 

THE  COLUMBIA  FORUM 

Each  year,  during  the  last  week  of  January,  Columbia  sponsors  a  three- 
day  forum  built  around  a  guest  preacher  and  two  significant  lectureships, 
the  Smyth  Lectureship  and  the  Alumni/ae  Lectureship.  The  activities  in- 
clude, in  addition  to  worship  services  and  lectures,  a  variety  of  formal  and 
informal  occasions  with  the  leaders.  Special  events  for  alumni/ae  are  also 
planned  during  this  week. 

The  Smyth  Lectures  were  begun  through  a  bequest  of  the  Rev.  Thomas 
Smyth,  pastor  of  the  Second  Presbyterian  Church  of  Charleston,  SC,  from 
1831  to  1873.  Since  1911  distinguished  scholars  from  the  United  States  and 
abroad  have  presented  lectures  on  a  variety  of  themes  and  issues.  Recent 
Smyth  Lecturers  have  been  Dr.  J.  Christiaan  Beker,  Dr.  Peter  J.  Paris,  and 
Dr.  Brian  A.  Wren. 


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Recent  Alumni/ae  Lecturers  have  been  Dr.  Douglas  J.  Hall,  Dr.  Letty 
Russell,  and  Dr.  Maria  Harris. 

Recent  preachers  have  been  Dr.  William  Willimon  and  Dr.  John  R.  Clay- 
pool. 

For  further  information,  write  to  the  Director  of  Development/Seminary 
Relations,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary,  Box  520,  Decatur,  GA  30031- 
0520. 


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,  videotapes, 
cassettes,  and  microfilms.  It  is  a  well-balanced  selection  of  older  and  more 
modern  works  and  is  particularly  strong  in  Biblical  studies,  Biblical  archae- 
ology, patristics,  the  Reformation,  pastoral  counseling,  and  Presbyterianism. 
Reformation  sources  include  the  Calvin  and  Melanchthon  sections  of  the 
Corpus  Reformatorum  and  the  Weimer  edition  of  Luther.  This  specialized 
collection,  together  with  the  Atlantic  Theological  Association  and  the  Uni- 
versity Center  libraries,  together  with  the  ATA  theological  libraries  and  the 
UCG  general  collections,  provides  an  outstanding  resource  for  Columbia 
students. 

The  computer  center  is  located  in  the  basement  of  the  library.  Word 
processing  facilities  are  open  to  all  students  and  staff  who  are  authorized 
users. 

SEMINARY  ARCHIVES 

The  seminary  archives,  housed  in  the  library,  focus  on  the  history  and 
development  of  Columbia  Seminary  and  are  the  place  of  record  for  all 
seminary  publications. 

THE  COLUMBIA  BOOKSTORE 

The  seminary  bookstore,  located  in  the  Richards  Center,  provides  books, 
materials,  and  supplies  at  a  discount  for  basic  degrees  students  to  begin 
collecting  for  their  own  theological  libraries  and  for  persons  working  to- 
ward advanced  degrees  to  continue  that  process.  The  bookstore  also  serves 


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pastors,  laypersons,  and  churches  all  over  the  Southeast.  Its  inventory  in- 
cludes 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  ordinarily  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.  Interdis- 
ciplinary courses,  which  combine  studies  in  two  or  more  of  these  areas,  are 
also  taught  in  the  basic  degree  programs.  While  classroom  instruction  is 
foundational  to  these  basic  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. 

BIBLICAL  area  studies  seek  to  help  the  students  understand  and  inter- 
pret 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 
as  a  means  of  comprehending  the  present.  Students  engaged  in  these  stud- 
ies 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  Re- 
formed tradition,  historical-doctrinal  studies  are  concerned  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  stu- 
dents 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  the  shape  of  the  ministry  of 
tomorrow  is  not  fully  known,  the  concern  of  these  studies  is  to  train  stu- 
dents 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. 


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SUPERVISED  MINISTRY  serves  an  integrative  function  for  the  curric- 
ulum. Through  its  structure  students  are  involved  in  the  actual  practice  of 
ministry  under  competent  supervision.  Through  experiential,  relational, 
and  inductive  learning,  students  explore  within  a  peer  group  the  forms, 
styles,  contents,  and  concepts  of  ministry.  Not  only  do  the  students  put 
into  practice  what  has  been  learned  through  studies  in  the  Biblical,  histor- 
ical-doctrinal/and pastoral  areas,  but  these  studies  are  integrated  with  the 
practice  of  ministry  and  the  personhood  of  each  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  effectively  brings 
different  kinds  of  competence  together  in  the  classroom,  is  widely  used. 
Because  small  groups  are  a  part  of  most  courses,  creative  interchange 
among  students  and  with  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  faculty  is  planning  to  introduce  a  new  curriculum  in  the  fall  se- 
mester of  1994,  and  some  adjustments  to  the  courses  may  be  necessary. 

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. 


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600s  are  elective  courses  designed  for  advanced  students  (C  component 
and  graduate  students)  but  open  to  others  when  prerequisites  have 
been  met,  space  is  available,  and  permission  has  been  given  by  the 
instructor. 

700s  are  off-campus  electives  at  advanced  level. 

800s  are  honors  courses. 

The  middle  digit  of  a  course  number  identifies  the  particular  academic 
discipline  within  the  area,  except  in  Interdisciplinary  and  Supervised 
Ministry  courses. 

BIBLICAL  AREA 

FACULTY:  Walter  Brueggemann  (Chairperson),  Charles  B.  Cousar,  David 
M.  Gunn  (leave,  fall,  winter,  spring),  David  P.  Moessner  (sabbatic  leave, 
fall,  winter;  leave,  spring),  James  D.  Newsome,  Stanley  P.  Saunders. 

Required  courses  for  M.Div.  degree 

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. 
Fall  3  credits 

B153     EXEGESIS  OF  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT  - 1 

Cousar  or  Moessner  or  Saunders 

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  or  Moessner  or  Saunders 

A  second-level  course  in  exegesis  concentrating  on  selected  passages  from 
the  Greek  text  in  one  of  the  synoptic  gospels. 
Prerequisite:  B153 

Spring  2  credits 

B161     SURVEY  OF  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT  Cousar  or  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. 
Spring  3  credits 


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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. 
Pall  4  credits 

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),  Jephthah's 
daughter  (Judges  11,  12),  Bathsheba  and  Tamar  (2  Sam.  11-13). 
Fall  4  credits 

B224    ESSENTIALS  OF  HEBREW  AND  EXEGESIS  OF  RUTH  AND 

OTHER  STORIES  Gunn 

The  initial  goal  is  to  learn  basic  elements  of  Hebrew  to  formulate  an  un- 
derstanding of  the  text.  The  second  goal  is  a  close  reading  of  the  Book  of 
Ruth,  together  with  other  stories  of  women  in  Genesis,  Judges,  and  Samuel. 
Finally,  the  course  seeks  to  develop  responsible  and  imaginative  interpre- 
tation (exegesis)  that  attends  both  to  literary  features  of  the  narrative  and 
to  readers7  concerns  and  commitments. 

7  credits 

*B233     OLD  TESTAMENT  EXEGESIS:  SAMUEL  Brueggemann 

A  close  reading  and  exegesis  of  selected  passages  from  the  book  of  Samuel. 
Prerequisite:  B222  or  B223.  3  credits 

*B234    OLD  TESTAMENT  EXEGESIS:  ESTHER  AND/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  or  B223  3  credits 

*  Students  in  the  B  component  are  required  to  take  one  of  these  courses. 
The  other  may  be  taken  as  an  elective. 

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 


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B374    NEW  TESTAMENT  THEOLOGY  Cousar  or  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  inves- 
tigated in  the  light  of  the  primary  theological  claims  of  the  New  Testament 
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 


B613    JEREMIAH  Brueggemann 

This  course  will  consider  the  canonical  shape  of  the  Book  of  Jeremiah. 
Attention  will  be  paid  to  the  various  literary  strategies  used  to  respond  to 
the  crises  of  exile.  Attention  to  those  strategies  will  be  in  service  of  theo- 
logical interpretation.  Hebrew  is  not  required. 

3  credits 


B615    NEW  TESTAMENT  ETHICS  Saunders 

An  exploration  of  the  moral  world  of  the  first  Christians,  focusing  on  such 
issues  as  social  power  in  community,  sexuality,  the  relations  between  men 
and  women,  and  the  relations  between  Christians  and  the  non-Christian 
world.  Attention  will  be  directed  to  passages  from  the  letters  of  Paul  and 
selected  Gospel  texts,  exploring  ways  these  texts  can  help  shape  a  distinc- 
tively Christian  ethos  in  the  modern  world.  2  or  3  credits 


B717    APOCALYPSE  NOW:  THE  REVELATION  OF  JOHN  Pender 

This  course  will  examine  the  book  of  Revelation  for  its  historical  back- 
ground and  its  homiletical  relevance  to  the  church  today.  The  course  seeks 
to  regain  an  appreciation  for  the  richness  of  this  book.  In  addition  to  stand- 
ard commentaries,  a  key  reference  will  be  Eugene  H.  Peterson's  book,  Re- 
versed Thunder:  The  Revelation  of  John  and  the  Praying  Imagination. 


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Ancient  Languages 

3  credits 

B021     ESSENTIALS  OF  GREEK  Staff 

An  intensive  study  of  the  essential  elements  of  Koine  Greek  grammar,  syn- 
tax, and  vocabulary  preparatory  to  reading  the  Greek  New  Testament.  Re- 
quired of  all  students  who  have  not  taken  Greek  in  college  or  passed  the 
Greek  qualifying  exam. 

Summer  Session  Only  6  credits 

B527     GREEK  READING  Cousar 

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  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 

Old  Testament  Based  on  Hebrew  Text 

B631    JEREMIAH  Brueggemann 

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:  B222/B223  2  or  3  credits 

B635     AUTHORS,  TEXTS,  AND  READERS:  CONTEMPORARY 

APPROACHES  TO  BIBLICAL  INTERPRETATION  Gunn 

Taking  particular  texts  as  illustrations,  this  seminar  will  delineate  some  of 
the  major  ways  of  reading  the  Bible  today  and  attempt  to  chart  the  rela- 
tionship between  them.  It  will  relate  these  interpretive  strategies  to  con- 
temporary critical  theory,  including  feminist  theory.  Prerequisites:  B141, 
B153,  B154,  B222/223,  and  permission  of  instructor. 

3  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 


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daily  life  and  the  interrelatedness  of  the  Psalms  to  daily  pastoral  crises  and 
to  use  in  liturgical  settings.  2  credits 

B548    KING  DAVID:  THE  BIBLE  IN  TRANSFORMATION  Gunn 

An  investigation  of  David  and  associated  figures  (especially  Bathsheba  and 
Judith)  in  the  Bible  and  beyond.  Topics  include  early  Jewish  literature, 
medieval  theology  and  art,  Bible  illustration,  reformation  politics,  renais- 
sance sculpture,  baroque  painting,  and  contemporary  novels  and  movies. 

3  credits 

B549    MEANING  IN  BIBLICAL  NARRATIVE:  THE  BOOK  OF  JUDGES 

Gunn 

A  study  of  Judges  in  its  canonical  context  with  special  attention  to  the 
significance  of  violence  in  the  book.  Contemporary  literary  and  feminist 
criticism  will  provide  important  reading  methods. 

2  or  3  credits 

B643     GOD  IN  LOVE:  DE/CONSTRUCTING  IMAGES  OF  SEX 

AND  MARRIAGE  Gunn 

With  the  Song  of  Songs  and  feminist  criticism  as  focal  points,  the  course 
will  consider  biblical  imagery  of  love,  sex,  courtship,  and  marriage  as  the- 
ology. Proverbs  1-9  and  texts  from  Jeremiah,  Ezekiel,  and  Hosea  will  be 
brought  into  a  dialectic  with  Songs,  as  will  the  Apocalypse  of  John  and 
medieval  writings  by  Bernard,  Hildegard,  and  Hadewijch. 

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 

B644a    THE  BOOK  OF  ISAIAH  Willey 

Cited  by  nearly  all  the  New  Testament  writers  to  interpret  events  of  their 
own  day,  the  Book  of  Isaiah  has  abiding  value  for  the  contemporary  com- 
munity of  faith.  Students  will  be  introduced  to  past  and  present  interpre- 
tations of  Isaiah  and  will  learn  the  content,  structures,  and  meanings  of  the 
book. 

3  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 


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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     EVE'S  DAUGHTERS:  READING  GENESIS  -  2  KINGS 

AS  A  STORY  OF  WOMEN  Gunn 

This  course  will  offer  an  occasion  for  reading  what  has  been  called  the 
"primary  story"  of  God's  dealings  with  Israel  from  the  primary  perspective 
of  its  women,  major,  minor  or  missing.  It  will  encompass  both  narrative 
and  law  and  develop  literary  (including  deconstructionist)  and  feminist 
methods  of  interpretation.  Class  members  will  be  required  to  maintain  a 
journal.  2  or  3  credits 

New  Testament  Based  on  Greek  Text 

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 

B654    EXEGESIS  OF  I  PETER  Saunders 

I  Peter,  once  called  an  "exegetical  step-child,"  has  more  recently  become 
the  focus  of  intensive  analysis.  Study  of  the  book  will  allow  us  to  explore 
issues  pertaining  to  the  relation  between  early  Christianity  and  the  Greco- 
Roman  environment.  More  important,  however,  are  the  theological  issues 
I  Peter  raises:  How  ought  Christians  relate  to  the  governing  authorities? 
To  the  social  conventions  of  their  world?  What  is  the  appropriate  Christian 
response  to  suffering?  Does  the  image  of  Christ  crucified  warrant  an  ethic 
of  self-sacrifice,  and  what  are  the  limits  of  such  as  ethic?  This  course  will 
consist  of  a  close  reading  of  the  Greek  text  of  I  Peter,  as  well  as  other  New 
Testament  passages  pertinent  to  the  topics  of  suffering,  self-sacrifice,  and 
the  ethos  of  the  Christian  household.  3  credits 

New  Testament  Based  on  English  Text 

B563    GALATIANS  Cousar 

A  study  of  Paul's  letter  to  the  Galatians,  with  particular  attention  to  the 
argument  posed,  the  rhetorical  strategies  employed,  and  the  theological 
implications  of  the  text. 

3  credits 


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B568     CORINTHIAN  CORRESPONDENCE  Staff 

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 

B665     EPISTLE  TO  THE  ROMANS  Cousar 

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  (with  optional  Greek  track)  of  the 
fulfillment  of  the  history  of  salvation  through  the  unfolding  drama  of  the 
eschatological  split  of  Israel  into  the  messianic  remnant  and  the  "hardened" 
people  of  God.  Special  emphasis  on  the  relation  of  the  Church  to  Israel 
and  to  the  Jewish  people  and  comtemporary  issues  of  preaching.  3  credits 

B669    NATURE  OF  THE  CHURCH  Saunders 

"Jesus  foretold  the  kingdom,  and  it  was  the  Church  that  came."  -  Alfred 
Loisy.  What  is  the  Church?  How  does  the  Church  understand  itself  in  light 
of  the  life,  ministry,  death  and  resurrection  of  Jesus?  What  is  essential  to 
the  character  and  mission  of  the  Church?  This  course  is  a  seminar  designed 
to  explore  early  Christian  (mostly  New  Testament)  understandings  of  what 
the  Church  is  or  might  become.  We  will  examine  the  constituency,  social 
structures,  patterns  of  governance,  rites,  and  leading  metaphors  of  the  ear- 
liest Christian  communities,  with  an  eye  to  understanding  more  clearly 
today  who  we  are,  what  our  mission  is,  and  how  our  strategies  and  struc- 
tures might  be  reshaped.  2  or  3  credits 

Biblical  Theology 

B676     THEMES  IN  PAULINE  THEOLOGY  Cousar 

Selected  themes  in  the  theology  of  Paul  will  be  investigated  in  depth.  The 
course  will  be  structured  as  a  seminar  with  student  opportunity  for  engag- 
ing the  rest  of  the  class  in  a  vigorous  learning  experience. 
Prerequisite:  B161  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  in- 
volved in  reclaiming  these  stories  will  be  explored  from  a  number  of  dif- 
ferent perspectives.  3  credits. 


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B777    GOSPEL  OF  MARK  Saunders 

This  course  will  explore  the  nature  of  Mark's  parabolic  presentation  of  the 
story  of  Jesus,  using  some  of  the  more  recent  literary  and  sociological  ap- 
proaches. Students  may  expect  to  pursue  a  reading  of  the  Greek  text  along- 
side critical  engagement  with  some  of  the  more  interesting  recent 
interpretations  of  Mark. 
Prerequisite:  Basic  New  Testament  exegesis  course  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  or  Gunn  or  Newsome 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

B693    RESEARCH  IN  OLD  TESTAMENT  CRITICISM  OR 

THEOLOGY  Brueggemann  or  Gunn  or  Newsome 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

B695    EXEGETICAL  RESEARCH  IN 

NEW  TESTAMENT  Cousar  or  Moessner  or  Saunders 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

B696    RESEARCH  IN  NEW  TESTAMENT  CRITICISM  OR 

THEOLOGY  Cousar  or  Moessner  or  Saunders 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

HISTORICAL-DOCTRINAL  AREA 

FACULTY:  Robert  Leon  Carroll,  T.  Erskine  Clarke,  Will  E.  Coleman,  Cath- 
erine G.  Gonzalez,  Shirley  C.  Guthrie,  Jr.  (sabbatic  leave,  winter,  spring), 
James  Hudnut-Beumler,  Douglas  W.  Oldenburg,  Marcia  Y.  Riggs  (Chair- 
person) (sabbatic  leave,  spring),  Iwan  Russell-Jones,  George  W.  Stroup. 

Required  courses  for  M.Div.  degree 

HD121     THE  CHURCH  THROUGH  THE  REFORMATION 

PERIOD  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. 

Fall  5  credits 


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HD122    THE  MODERN  CHURCH  Clarke,  Gonzalez 

This  course  is  a  continuation  of  HD121.  A  major  focus  will  be  on  the  reli- 
gious 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  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.  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.  Prerequisites:  HD121,  HD122 

Fall  3  credits 

Spring  4  credits 

HD241    ALTERNATIVE  CONTEXT  FOR  MINISTRY    Carroll  Clarke,  &  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  1991-92 
the  contexts  were  the  inner  city  of  Atlanta,  Appalachia,  Central  America 
(Costa  Rica,  Nicaragua,  Guatemala),  China,  Hungary,  and  Jamaica. 
Prerequisite:  HD181 
Winter  4  credits 

HD272     CHRISTIAN  ETHICS  Riggs 

A  study  of  the  Biblical,  theological  and  philosophical  foundations  of  Chris- 
tian ethics  for  guidance  in  Christian  decision-making. 
Prerequisite:  HD181 
Fall,  Spring  3  credits 

Elective  Courses 

General 

HD511     HISTORY  OF  THE  DEVOTIONAL  TRADITION 

OF  THE  CHURCH  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  Protestant 
and  Roman  Catholic  circles.  2  credits 


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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  histor- 
ical 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. 
Required  for  International  students  3  credits 

HD612    THE  TELEVISION  MIRROR:  WATCHING  TV  WATCH  US 

Cram,  Russell-Jones 

The  course  will  consider  television  from  theological  and  educational  per- 
spectives, looking  specifically  at  the  nature  of  mediated  communication.  It 
will  explore  the  dynamic  interrelationship  between  television  and  different 
areas  of  cultural  activity— economic,  social,  political,  moral,  and  aesthetic. 
Students  will  be  expected  to  draw  implications  for  the  congregations  and 
communities  in  which  they  serve.  Opportunity  for  student  initiated  proj- 
ects will  be  provided. 

3  credits 


HD615     CHURCH  IN  A  SOCIALIST  CONTEXT  Toth 

The  course  will  study  the  effect  of  the  consequences  of  the  Second  World 
War  on  churches  and  the  introduction  of  the  socialist  system,  churches' 
encounter  with  Marxism,  the  Christian-Marxist  dialogue,  the  church's 
moral  and  social  witness  in  the  new  society. 

2  or  3  credits 


HD618    JESUS  IN  CELLULOID  Russell-Jones  and  Stroup 

A  study  of  some  of  the  ways  in  which  Jesus  has  been  depicted  in  film  in 
the  twentieth  century.  Six  films  will  be  studied  —  including  The  Gospel  Ac- 
cording to  St.  Matthew,  The  Last  Temptation  of  Christ,  and  Jesus  of  Montreal  — 
and  discussed  in  conversation  with  the  language,  concepts,  and  convictions 
of  classical  Christological  texts  such  as  Athanasius'  De  Jncarnatione  and  An- 
selm's  Cur  Deus  Homo. 

3  credits 


HD619    BLACK  CHURCH  STUDIES  SEMINAR:  The  Black  Church  and 
the  Civil  Rights  Movement 

Riggs 

This  seminar  examines  the  religious,  historical,  and  sociological  roots  of  the 
civil  rights  movement  in  the  United  States.  The  aim  of  the  seminar  is  to 
explore  the  meaning  of  the  movement  for  the  church's  role  in  current 
justice  struggles. 

3  credits 


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Historical  Studies 

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 

HD622    IMAGE  AND  WORD:  THEOLOGICAL 

REFLECTIONS  ON  TV,  CULTURE  &  CHURCH  Russell-Jones 

Television  plays  an  important  role  in  contemporary  society.  But  what  ex- 
actly is  that  role?  What  effect  does  the  medium  really  have  on  the  shaping 
of  human  behavior,  aspirations  and  self-understanding?  How  does  televi- 
sion differ  from  other,  more  traditional,  forms  of  communication?  What  are 
its  implications  for  the  Church's  witness  in  the  modern  world?  The  course 
will  seek  to  develop  a  theological  critique  of  television  in  its  various  forms, 
including  religious  television.  3  credits 

HD626     IRENAEUS  AND  HIS  THEOLOGICAL  DESCENDANTS  Gonzalez 

Seminar  to  study  the  writings  of  Irenaeus  and  the  influence  of  his  theology 
on  later  writers  in  the  20th  Century.  3  credits 

HD627    ISSUES  IN  AMERICAN  CULTURE  Clarke,  Russell-Jones 

This  course  is  designed  to  explore  contemporary  cultural  issues  in  the  U.S. 
and  their  implications  for  life  and  ministry  of  the  Church.  The  course  meets 
in  the  professors'  homes  and  is  intended  to  utilize  pedagogical  methods 
that  can  be  used  with  small  groups  in  the  church.  Each  week  a  participant 
will  lead  the  class  in  the  discussion  of  a  book,  a  portion  of  a  book,  a  movie, 
or  some  TV  programs.  3  credits 

HD628     RELIGION  AND  THE  IMMIGRANT  EXPERIENCE  Clarke 

The  U.S.  has  often  been  called  a  "nation  of  immigrants  and  their  descen- 
dants." This  course  will  explore  the  immigrant  experience— beginning  with 
the  colonial  period  and  going  through  the  late  twentieth  century  — and  the 
ways  religious  commitments  helped  to  interpret  and  shape  that  experience. 
Special  attention  will  be  given  to  late  twentieth  century  "immigrant 
churches." 

3  credits 

HD629     HISTORY  OF  FUNDAMENTALISM  Clarke 

A  seminar  on  the  history  of  Fundamentalism  in  the  U.S. 

Prerequisite:  HD122  2  or  3  credits 


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HD727     RELIGION  AND  CONTEMPORARY  AMERICAN  CULTURE 

Clarke 

This  seminar  will  focus  on  major  developments  in  American  religious  life 
since  World  War  II  with  particular  attention  given  to  the  interaction  be- 
tween social  forces  and  religious  belief.  The  seminar  will  include  introduc- 
tory lectures  by  the  professor  and  readings  and  class  presentations  by  the 
students.  3  credits 

Doctrinal  Studies 

HD531     THE  THEOLOGY  OF  CALVIN 

Gonzalez  or  Guthrie  or  Kline  or  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  or  Stroup 

A  series  of  lectures  on  the  Apostles'  Creed  which  attempts  to  examine  the 
central  convictions  of  Christian  faith.  Commentaries  on  the  Apostles'  Creed 
by  classical  and  contemporary  theologians  will  also  be  studied  as  examples 
of  attempts  to  make  the  Creed  relevant  to  a  different  age.  (Also  taught  at 
the  Florida  Center).  2  credits 

HD630    THEOLOGY  OF  MOLTMANN  Guthrie 

This  course  will  be  a  seminar  to  read,  discuss,  and  evaluate  some  of  the 
most  important  works  of  Jurgen  Moltmann,  including  Theology  of  Hope, 
Crucified  God,  and  Trinity  and  the  Kingdom. 

3  credits 

HD633    THE  THEOLOGIES  OF  SCHLEIERMACHER  AND 

KIERKEGAARD  Gonzalez 

We  will  study  the  major  writings  of  these  two  major  19th  century  theolo- 
gians. 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 

HD637    THE  THEOLOGY  OF  PAUL  TILLICH  Staff 

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 


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HD639    THE  THEOLOGY  OF  JURGEN  MOLTMANN  Guthrie 

A  seminar  dealing  with  major  themes  in  Moltmann's  theology. 
Prerequisites:  HD233-234  2  credits 

HD543     HOLY  SPIRIT,  HERMENEUTICS  -  HALLELUJAH,  AMEN 

Coleman 

Utilizing  pertinent  texts/narratives  from  the  Old  and  New  Testaments,  early 
Christian  confessional  statements,  later  Roman  Catholic  and  Protestant 
sources,  and  more  contemporary  formulations,  this  seminar  will  focus  on 
the  critical  relationship  between  the  church  as  a  radical  community  of  faith 
and  the  Holy  Spirit  as  the  dynamic  presence  of  the  triune  God.  The  first 
part  of  the  course  will  constitute  a  survey  of  historical  texts.  The  second 
part  will  concentrate  on  Jurgen  Moltmann's  The  Spirit  of  Life  as  a  guide  to 
more  recent  trends. 
Prerequisite:  HD  233  or  permission  of  professor  3  credits 

HD546    THEOLOGY  OF  LITURGY  Gonzalez 

A  lecture  and  discussion  course  on  the  history  and  liturgy  as  well  as  the 
doctrinal  significance  of  liturgical  practice:  the  liturgical  year,  the  sacra- 
ments, parts  of  worship,  etc.  Special  attention  will  be  given  to  the  inter- 
pretation of  Biblical  texts  within  the  liturgical  setting  in  which  they  are  to 
be  employed.  3  credits 

HD643     THE  STORY  OF  BLACK  THEOLOGY:  A  NARRATIVE 

APPROACH  Coleman  and  Guthrie 

This  course  will  engage  in  the  study  of  black  theology  as  it  is  influenced 
by  interdisciplinary  approaches,  womanist  thought,  and  other  liberation 
theologies.  In  addition  to  a  review  of  its  origin  and  development  since  the 
1960s,  a  major  emphasis  will  be  placed  on  the  interpretation  of  black  the- 
ology from  reading  representative  texts.  Along  with  the  teaching  team, 
students  will  assume  a  collaborative  leadership  role  throughout  this  semi- 
nar. They  will  also  be  encouraged  to  present  a  constructive  proposal  for 
theological  reflection  within  their  own  ministerial  context. 

3  credits 

HD646    CHURCH  IN  THE  CARIBBEAN  Smith 

This  course  is  a  study  of  the  history  of  the  Church  in  the  Caribbean,  with 
special  attention  given  to  the  church's  relationship  to  the  region's  social 
and  cultural  history.  While  the  course  is  designed  specifically  for  those 
going  to  Jamaica  with  the  Alternative  Context  for  Ministry  course,  it  is  open 
to  all  who  have  an  interest  in  the  Caribbean  and  its  religious  and  cultural 
life. 

2  or  3  credits 


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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 

Philosophical  Studies 

HD551     PHILOSOPHICAL  INTRODUCTION  Staff 

A  study  of  philosophical  questions,  terminology,  and  systems  as  they  relate 
to  the  theological  formulations  of  the  church.  2  credits 

HD652    CHRISTIANITY  AND  ITS  CRITICS  Stroup 

This  seminar  examines  some  of  the  most  significant  criticisms  that  have 
been  made  of  Christianity  during  the  last  200  years.  Attention  will  be  given 
to  Ludwig  Feuerbach,  Karl  Marx,  Soren  Kierkegaard,  Frederick  Nietzsche, 
Sigmund  Freud,  and  Mary  Daly. 

3  credits 

Mission  and  Ecumenics 

HD562    CHRISTIAN  UNITY:  THE  ECUMENICAL  MOVEMENT  Staff 

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  pres- 
ent status  of  Christianity  in  a  specific  geographic  area  against  the  back- 
ground of  the  political,  social  and  economic  situation.  Will  focus  on 
opportunities  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 


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HD662     CHRISTIAN  ENCOUNTER  WITH  OTHER 

RELIGIONS  AND  CULTS  Staff 

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  Staff 

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 

Ethics  and  Society 

HD576    BIBLICAL  ETHICS  Riggs 

In  whatever  activities  persons  are  involved,  public  or  private  (e.g.,  religion, 
politics,  marriage,  sex,  economics,  war),  the  commands  of  God  reach  us. 
This  study  of  Biblical  ethics  centers  on  the  authority  these  commands  bring 
to  our  lives  and  the  directions  in  which  we  are  led. 
Prerequisites:  Previous  work  in  Bible  and  in  ethics  3  credits 

HD577    THEOLOGY,  TECHNOLOGY  AND  MEDIA  IN  THE  WRITINGS 
OF  JACQUES  ELLUL  Russell-Jones 

The  course  will  reflect  theologically  on  the  nature  of  technology  and  will 
use  the  work  of  Jacques  Ellul  as  a  focus  for  discussion.  Ellul,  a  French 
sociologist  and  theologian,  has  written  extensively  on  this  area.  His  book, 
The  Technological  Society,  has  been  described  as  one  of  the  most  important 
books  of  the  twentieth  century. 

3  credits 

HD671     THEORIES  OF  JUSTICE  AND  SOCIAL  POLICY  Riggs 

The  focus  of  this  seminar  is  the  critical  analysis  of  classical  and  contem- 
porary theories  of  justice  and  their  implications  for  social  policy  regarding 
issues  such  as  affirmative  action,  AIDS  and  drug  testing,  affordable  housing, 
and  comparable  worth. 

3  credits 

HD  672    FIGURES  AND  THEMES  IN  LIBERATION  ETHICS  Riggs 

A  course  examining  the  ethical  content  of  the  writings  of  various  liberation 
theologians  and  ethicists  and/or  the  ethical  dimensions  of  topics  relevant 
to  global  struggles  for  liberation. 

3  credits 


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HD673    THE  CHURCH  AS  COMMUNITY  OF  MORAL  DISCOURSE 

Riggs 

A  course  exploring  questions  of  how  the  church  can  engage  purposefully 
in  ethical  reflection  upon  contemporary  social  problems  and  issues.  The 
objective  of  the  course  is  to  guide  students  in  preparing  models  of  pastoral- 
prophetic  ministry  for  the  local  church.  The  seminar's  format  will  include 
lectures,  discussion,  and  group  case  analysis.  3  credits 

HD674/774    SEMINAR  ON  REINHOLD  NIEBUHR  Riggs 

The  seminar  will  focus  on  selected  writings  of  Reinhold  Niebuhr  from  the 
four  distinct  periods  of  his  life.  The  purpose  of  the  seminar  is  to  understand 
Niebuhr's  theology  and  ethic  on  its  own  terms  and  to  inquire  of  its  im- 
portance and  limitations  for  faith  in  the  late  twentieth  century. 

3  credits 

HD677    FEMINIST/WOMANIST  ETHICS  Riggs 

A  seminar  examining  historical,  sociological,  and  theological  bases  of  fem- 
inist and  womanist  ethics.  The  course  will  explore  questions  which  compare 
and  contrast  feminist  and  womanist  understandings  of  the  nature  of  gender 
oppression,  socio-religious  ethical  issues  in  the  analysis  of  sexism,  and  the 
purpose  and  tasks  of  a  movement  against  sexist  oppression.  3  credits 

HD678    READINGS  IN  CONTEMPORARY  CHRISTIAN  ETHICS       Riggs 

A  study  of  the  writings  of  several  recent  ethicists  with  special  attention  to 
their  methods  and  sources  in  "doing  ethics."  The  seminar  will  also  examine, 
in  the  writings  of  contemporary  ethicists,  perennial  themes,  such  as  the 
relationship  between  love  and  justice,  particularism  and  universalism,  re- 
ligion and  morality,  and  personal  and  social  ethics. 

2  or  3  credits 

HD681     CHRISTOLOGY  AND  RELIGIOUS  PLURALISM  Cobb 

This  course  will  consist  in  a  brief  survey  of  the  classical  and  modern  treat- 
ment of  Christology,  followed  by  more  detailed  consideration  of  contem- 
porary reconstructions.  The  reconstructions  selected  are  examples  of 
process,  liberation  (Latin  American),  and  feminist  Christologies.      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 


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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  or  Gonzalez 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

HD693    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  THEOLOGY 

Coleman  or  Guthrie  or  Stroup 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

HD695    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  PHILOSOPHY  Staff 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

HD696     INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  MISSION  AND 

ECUMENICS  Staff 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 


HD697    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  ETHICS  Riggs 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 


HD698    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  MEDIA  Russell-Jones 

2  to  4  credits 


PRACTICAL  THEOLOGY  AREA 

FACULTY:  Charles  L.  Campbell,  Robert  Leon  Carroll,  Brian  H.  Childs,  Ron- 
ald H.  Cram,  F.  Barry  Davies,  Philip  R.  Gehman,  Ben  C.  Johnson,  Sara 
C.  Juengst,  Jasper  N.  Keith,  Jr.,  John  H.  Patton  (Chairperson),  Robert  H. 
Ramey,  Jr.  (sabbatic  leave,  winter,  spring),  Lucy  A.  Rose,  Jeanne  Steven- 
son-Moessner,  Christine  Wenderoth. 


Required  courses  for  M.Div.  degree 

P112    BECOMING  A  MINISTER  TO  PERSONS  Keith 

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 


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P151     THE  MINISTRY  OF  WORSHIP  AND  PREACHING      Campbell  Rose 

An  introduction  to  the  preaching  and  worship  ministry  of  the  Church, 
focusing  on  the  preparation  and  delivery  of  sermons  within  the  context  of 
Christian  worship  and  on  the  history,  theology,  and  practice  of  worship  in 
the  Reformed  and  other  traditions. 

Spring  4  credits 

P222    EDUCATIONAL  MINISTRY  Cram 

An  investigation  will  be  made  of  the  nature  of  education,  especially  its 
moral  and  religious  dimensions,  as  expressed  in  household,  church,  school, 
and  society.  Students  will  analyze  various  educational  theories  and  prac- 
tices, become  familiar  with  educational  concepts,  and  begin  to  develop  their 
own  approaches  as  practical  theologians  to  Christian  religious  education. 
The  course  consists  of  a  core  plenary  and  one  of  three  options:  Teaching 
and  Learning  Seminar;  Congregation  Studies  and  Christian  Religious  Ed- 
ucation Seminar;  Self-Directed  Seminar.  3  credits 

P232    MINISTRY  TO  PERSONS  Childs  or  Keith  or  Patton 

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 
involvement  in  ministry  to  persons  in  a  clinical  setting,  plus  seminars. 
Prerequisite  for  Master  of  Divinity:  PI  12 
Fall  or  Spring  5  credits 

P281     CHURCH  AND  MINISTRY- PART  I  Ramey  and  Staff 

A  course  that  focuses  on  the  nature  of  the  church  and  its  ministry,  giving 
particular  attention  to  the  governance,  worship,  and  discipline  of  the 
church.  Students  are  assigned  to  particular  churches  where  they  make  ob- 
servation visits  and  meet  with  the  pastor  for  seminars  on  exercising  au- 
thority, leading  and  moderating  a  session,  and  conducting  the  sacraments 
and  ordinances  of  the  church.  Non-Presbyterian  students  study  the  polity 
of  their  own  denomination  in  approved  courses  at  other  ATA  schools  or 
with  a  minister,  chosen  by  Columbia,  of  their  own  denomination. 
Prerequisites:  SM210,  HD233  3  credits 

P382    CHURCH  AND  MINISTRY- PART  II  Ramey  and  Staff 

This  course  looks  at  the  theory  and  practice  of  ministry  in  regard  to  de- 
veloping leadership  and  conflict  management  skills  as  well  as  knowledge 
of  the  various  contexts  of  ministry.  Course  content  is  designed  to  help 
students  deal  with  particular  issues  in  ministerial  formation  and  acquire 
the  skills  needed  to  serve  faithfully  and  effectively  as  pastors.  As  in  P281, 
students  are  assigned  to  congregations  for  observation  visits  and  seminars 


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with  pastors.  Arrangements  are  made  with  non-Presbyterian  students  to 
study  elsewhere,  either  in  another  ATA  school  or  with  a  local  pastor  ap- 
proved by  Columbia. 
Prerequisites:  SM  210,  HD233-234  3  credits 


Elective  Courses 

General 

P505    WRITING  WORKSHOP  Staff 

This  course  is  designed  to  help  students  become  more  competent  and  ef- 
fective writers  at  Columbia  Seminary  and  in  ministry.  Students  will  review 
basics  of  grammar  and  composition  and  practice  writing  and  editing  in  a 
workshop  format.  The  power  and  function  of  written  language  in  ministry 
is  a  central  theme  throughout  the  course. 

non-credit 

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"  include 
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  min- 
istry 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 

P613     MINISTRY  IN  MULTICULTURAL  CONTEXTS  Yoon 

This  course  focuses  on  various  facets  of  ministry  in  multi-cultural  contexts. 
It  seeks  to  identify  the  cultural  variations  in  our  dominant  cultural  heritage 
(white  Anglo-Saxon  Protestant)  and  in  other  cultural  heritages,  such  as 
African-American,  Hispanic-American,  and  Asian-American  communities. 
The  course  will  present  the  important  elements  that  enable  each  ministry 
to  survive  and  grow  and  will  provide  a  challenging  context  with  which 
students  can  form  their  own  styles  and  unique  theologies  of  ministry. 

3  credits 

P616    MARY,  MYSTICS,  AND  MARTYRS: 

MODELS  AND  MENTORS  OF  THE  FAITH  Stevenson-Moessner 

"Faith  of  our  fathers  (and  mothers)  living  still"  will  be  the  focus  of  this 
seminar  exploring  Christian  models  and  spiritual  mentors.  By  way  of  sup- 
plementing the  usual  emphases  in  the  Reformed  tradition,  the  following 


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will  be  highlighted:  the  role  of  Mary,  mother  of  Jesus,  and  her  living  legacy; 
the  classical  and  continuing  contributions  of  mystics  and  martyrs.  Film  bio- 
graphies of  the  Madonna  (including  the  Madonna  of  Medjugorje),  Dietrich 
Bonhoeffer,  Thomas  Merton,  and  St.  Therese  of  Lisieux  will  be  shown  and 
correlated  with  primary  sources.  The  seminar  allows  time  for  work  on  re- 
ligious role  models  and  forerunners  in  the  faith.  3  credits 

P618     EQUIPPING  THE  SAINTS  Patton 

The  course  presents  an  experiential  method  of  group  leadership,  commu- 
nity building  and  pastoral  supervision  designed  to  facilitate  the  work  of 
ministry,  lay  and  ordained.  3  credits 

P619     SPECIAL  ISSUES  Cram  and  Patton 

The  course  offers  an  opportunity  to  experience  and  reflect  upon  various 
types  of  group  experience  and  leadership  which  may  be  employed  in  the 
church's  educational  ministry  and  in  the  ministry  of  pastoral  care. 

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 


P523    RELIGIOUS  PLURALISM  AND  CHRISTIAN  RELIGIOUS 

EDUCATION  Cram 

How  and  why  do  the  ways  communities  of  persons  live  and  understand 
life  shape  the  forms  and  tasks  of  religious  education?  This  class  will  intro- 
duce the  student  to  various  approaches  to  teaching  and  learning  in  the 
Christian  traditions,  as  well  as  selected  Jewish  and  Islamic  "ways."  Read- 
ings, group  discussions,  research,  field  trips,  and  lecture  will  shape  this 
course.  2  or  3  credits. 


P524    EDUCATIONAL  PROGRAM  AND  LEADERSHIP  DEVELOPMENT 

Cram 

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. 2  credits 


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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 

P526    IMAGINATION,  CREATIVITY,  AND  MAKE- 
BELIEVE  IN  MINISTRY  Cram,  Wenderoth 

It  is  the  assumption  of  this  course  that  imagination,  creativity,  and  make- 
believe  are  central  to  the  Christian  minister's  self-identity  and  to  the  local 
congregation's  self-identity.  Special  attention  will  be  given  to  the  implica- 
tions of  this  approach  for  worship,  teaching,  and  administration. 

2  credits 


P527    THE  CHURCH  AND  THE  ADULT  Cram 

A  study  of  the  adult  and  of  adult  education  for  participation  in  the  life  and 
mission  of  the  church  and  for  the  Christian  life.  Research  on  the  older  adult 
will  be  stressed. 
Prerequisites:  P112,  P222  3  credits 

P622    CONGREGATIONAL  LIFE  AND  CHRISTIAN  EDUCATION     Cram 

This  course  will  focus  on  practical  ways  to  explore  and  to  analyze  the 
contextual  curriculum  ("story")  of  a  local  congregation.  Multidisciplinary 
in  its  scope,  students  will  be  introduced  to  pertinent  research  in  such  areas 
as  the  study  of  social  behavior,  theology,  sociology,  anthropology,  and  his- 
tory. 2  or  3  credits 

P724    THEOLOGY  OF  AGING  AND  MINISTRY  OF  THE 

CHURCH  WITH  OLDER  ADULTS  Crossley 

This  course  will  begin  the  exploration  of  a  theology  of  aging  in  the  Amer- 
ican context,  taking  special  note  of  the  implications  for  the  ministry  of  the 
church. 

3  credits 

Pastoral  Care  and  Counseling 

P530    ADDICTION,  AGING,  AND  AIDS  Keith 

This  course  provides  information  about  three  major  problems  of  contem- 
porary society  and  explores  ways  in  which  the  Christian  community  can 
participate  in  prevention,  education,  and  care  relative  to  these  issues. 
Prerequisite:  P232  3  credits 


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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 
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 

P534     PASTORAL  CARE  OF  MARRIAGE  AND  FAMILY  LIFE 

Childs  or  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  pastoral 
care  of  each  plus  clinical  experience.  The  location  is  Scottish  Rite  Children's 
Medical  Center  in  Atlanta. 
Prerequisite:  P232  3  credits 

P537    MINISTRY  TO  DEVELOPMENTALLY  DISABLED  PERSONS     Staff 

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 

P538    MINISTRY  TO  DEEPLY  TROUBLED  PERSONS  Staff 

A  seminar  discussing  the  dynamics  and  behaviors  of  deeply  troubled  per- 
sons, plus  clinical  experience  in  a  mental  health  facility. 
Prerequisite:  P232  3  credits 


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P630     SPECIAL  ISSUES  IN  PASTORAL  CARE  AND  COUNSELING 

Childs  or  Patton 

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.  Special 
projects  will  be  generated  from  student  and  social  issues  raised  according 
to  the  needs  of  the  time. 
Prerequisite:  P232  2  or  3  credits 

P630a     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,  feminine  pain  and  stress,  and  disciplines 
of  support  will  be  discussed.  2  or  3  credits 

P633    THE  DEVELOPMENT  OF  MODERN  PASTORAL  CARE  Keith 

This  course  will  research  the  literature,  study  the  personalities,  and  consider 
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  or  Patton 

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  the- 
ological 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  Childs  or  Patton 

Lectures  and  case  studies  are  used  to  explore  the  boundaries  of  pastoral 
care  and  ethics.  Issues  such  as  abortion,  sexuality,  work  and  play,  commit- 
ment to  causes,  use  of  economic  resources,  social  responsibility,  life  and 
death,  etc.  will  be  considered.  2  or  3  credits 

P636     PASTORAL  COUNSELING  IN  THE  PARISH  Childs 

Theory  and  practice  of  time-limited,  individual  pastoral  counseling.  Basic 
principles  of  psychological  and  theological  diagnosis;  treatment  planning; 
and  treatment  management.  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 


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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 
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  Counseling.  (Students  may  register  for 
P638a,  P638b,  P638c  for  2  credits  per  semester.) 
Prerequisite:  Oral  Examination  by  professors  and  supervisors  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 

P730     PASTORAL  COUNSELING  IN  THE  PARISH  Patton 

The  course  focuses  upon  what  ministers  already  serving  in  a  parish  setting 
can  do  most  effectively  in  their  ministry  of  pastoral  counseling.  The  liter- 
ature on  family  crisis  intervention  and  short  term  counseling  and  evalua- 
tion is  reviewed  and  placed  in  a  pastoral  and  theological  context. 
Consultation  on  students'  parish  pastoral  counseling  cases  is  offered  and 
related  to  the  relevant  literature. 

3  credits 

Worship 

P644    RENEWING  WORSHIP  THROUGH  NEW  LITURGICAL 

RESOURCES  Staff 

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 


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Preaching 

P652    PREACHING  AND  CHRISTIAN  CHARACTER  Campbell 

Drawing  on  materials  from  the  fields  of  ethics  and  homiletics,  students  will 
examine  the  relationship  between  preaching  and  Christian  character.  The 
following  topics  will  be  explored:  1)  conceptions  of  Christian  character;  2) 
the  significance  of  the  preacher's  character  for  preaching;  3)  the  role  of 
preaching  in  the  character  formation  of  preacher  and  congregation. 

3  credits 

P653    NARRATIVE  AND  PREACHING  Campbell 

This  seminar  will  examine  practically  and  theoretically  the  various  ways  in 
which  narrative  has  been  appropriated  in  contemporary  homiletics.  Stu- 
dents will  be  encouraged  to  explore  ways  that  different  approaches  to 
narrative  may  inform  their  own  preaching.  3  credits 

P654    PREACHING  AT  THE  INTERSECTION  OF  LIFE  AND  DOCTRINE 

Rose 

This  advanced  seminar  in  preaching  focuses  on  the  methodology  of  un- 
derstanding our  theology  in  terms  of  life  experience  and  life  experiences 
in  terms  of  theological  concepts;  allowing  others  to  expand  our  understand- 
ing of  life,  theology,  and  preaching;  and  the  preaching  of  sermons  that 
explicitly  reflect  doctrine  and  life  experience. 
Prerequisite:  P151,  HD233  2  or  3  credits 

P655     PREACHING  CHRISTIAN  DOCTRINE  Rose 

This  seminar  explores  the  intersection  of  theology,  experience,  and  preach- 
ing and  requires  the  writing  of  sermons  based  on  selected  traditional  doc- 
trines. 2  or  3  credits 

P656    PREACHING  THROUGH  THE  CHRISTIAN  YEAR  Campbell 

This  course  will  focus  on  the  temporal  dimension  of  Christian  worship  and 
its  implications  for  preaching.  Students  will  examine  the  theological  and 
liturgical  significance  of  the  Christian  year,  explore  the  values  and  limita- 
tions of  the  lectionary,  and  prepare  sermons  for  several  major  festivals  and 
seasons.  2  credits 

P657    TWENTIETH-CENTURY  PREACHING:  THEORY  AND  PRACTICE 

Campbell 

Students  will  examine  the  homiletical  theory  and  practice  of  several  twen- 
tieth-century preachers  as  well  as  trends  in  contemporary  homiletics.  Build- 
ing on  reading  and  class  discussion,  students  will  develop  their  own 
theology  of  preaching  and  preach  two  sermons  in  class. 

2  credits 


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P658     NARRATIVE  PREACHING  Rose 

This  seminar  focuses  on  narrative  preaching,  which  includes  both  story- 
sermons  and.  non-story  sermons  that  are  organized  around  a  plot.  Students 
will  evaluate  narrative  sermons,  read  homiletical  theory,  and  prepare  their 
own  narrative  sermons. 

2  or  3  credits 


P659    DEVELOPING  YOUR  OWN  PREACHING  STYLE  Rose 

The  purpose  of  this  seminar  is  for  students  to  evaluate  their  strengths  in 
preaching  and  to  work  on  improving  their  preaching.  Areas  of  concentra- 
tion might  include  sermonic  language,  a  variety  of  sermon  forms,  delivery, 
or  the  use  of  notes  or  a  manuscript. 

2  or  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 

P567    INTRODUCTION  TO  MUSIC  IN  WORSHIP  Davies 

Students  will  be  helped  to  develop  their  own  philosophy  on  the  use  of 
music  in  the  pastorate  and,  at  the  same  time,  will  have  the  opportunity  of 
beginning  music  reading,  and  using  this  skill  in  the  playing  of  handbells. 

2  credits 

Evangelism 

P574     ON  DISCERNING  GOD'S  WILL  Johnson 

This  course  will  be  conducted  in  a  clinical  setting  in  which  students  may 
do  serious  reflection  on  their  journeys  with  God.  The  majority  of  the  work 
will  center  on  30  spiritual  directives  patterned  after  the  Ignatian  model. 

2  credits 


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P575    PASTOR  AS  EVANGELIST  Johnsun 

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  Ramey,  Johnson 

This  course,  based  on  Reformed  spirituality,  will  provide  opportunities  in 
and  out  of  class  for  students  to  practice  the  particular  disciplines  that  un- 
dergird  the  Reformed  faith.  2  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 

P771     SPIRITUALITY  INTENSIVE  Johnson 

This  week-long  course  provides  an  introduction  to  the  spiritual  life  through 
lecture,  small  group  discussion,  and  the  practice  of  the  classical  disciplines 
of  the  Christian  life.  The  course  is  primarily  experiential  in  nature  but 
requires  preparatory  reading  and  a  reflective  paper  after  the  event.  This 
intensive  is  a  foundational  course  for  lay  persons  seeking  a  certificate  in 
spirituality  and  pastors  who  are  pursuing  a  D.Min.  degree  with  a  focus  on 
Christian  spirituality.  3  credits. 

P772    EVANGELISM  INTENSIVE  Johnson 

The  Evangelism  Intensive  gathers  pastors  from  across  the  denomination  to 
engage  in  an  11-day  immersion  in  evangelism.  The  course  aims  to  help 
each  participant  identify  a  critical  issue  in  evangelism,  research  that  issue, 
and  propose  a  practical  response  to  it.  This  course  consists  of  lectures  by 
the  faculty,  25-30  hours  of  research,  and  a  paper.  3  credits 

P778    PASTORAL  SPIRITUAL  GUIDANCE  Johnson 

A  major  portion  of  pastoral  ministry  calls  for  guiding  persons  on  their 
journey  of  faith  with  God.  This  course  will  examine  resources  in  the  Re- 
formed tradition  as  well  as  other  traditions  that  offer  assistance  for  this 
task.  An  integrative  aspect  of  this  course  will  be  the  appropriation  of  in- 
sights through  personal  and  group  spiritual  guidance.  3  credits 


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Ministry  and  Church  Administration 

P582     CREATIVE  CHURCH  ADMINISTRATION  Ramey 

A  course  which  enables  students  to  administer  churches  creatively,  includ- 
ing administering  human,  physical  and  financial  resources.  3  credits 

P589    BEGINNING  YOUR  MINISTRY  Ramey 

This  course  is  designed  to  enable  students  to  make  the  transition  from 
seminary  to  parish.  Students  will  study  issues  related  to  the  early  years  of 
ministry,  including  entry  into  parish  life,  planning  a  year's  work,  ministry 
of  the  laity,  conflict  management,  effecting  change,  time  and  stress  man- 
agement, staff  relationships,  office  management,  working  with  volunteers, 
and  ministry  in  the  small  church.  Requirement:  one  project  of  student's 
choice.  Prerequisite:  Preferably  P382  3  credits 

P680    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  oppor- 
tunities for  them  to  develop  their  leadership  skills.  3  credits 

P681     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  U.S.A.  3  credits 

P682    MANAGING  CONFLICT  IN  THE  LOCAL  CHURCH  Ramey 

A  course  which  relates  Biblical,  theological,  and  sociological  understandings 
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  include  role 
plays  of  high  conflict  meetings,  simulation  games,  and  case  studies  of  con- 
flict 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  imple- 
mentation, 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 


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P689     SPIRITUALITY  THEN  AND  NOW 


Johnson 


This  course  will  explore  the  forms  of  spirituality  in  the  New  Testament  and 
in  the  history  of  the  church  by  examining  the  setting,  the  content,  and  the 
ways  of  practicing  these  various  forms.  Course  intends  to  help  each  student 
appropriate  vital  elements  from  these  various  traditions  in  shaping  one's 
spiritual  journey.  3  credits 


P786     REFORMED  SPIRITUALITY 


Winn 


This  course  seeks  answers  to  these  questions:  What  is  Reformed  piety? 
What  is  prayer  in  the  Reformed  tradition?  Are  there  Reformed  classics  of 
spirituality?  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 
Any  term 

P691     INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  MINISTRY 

Any  term 

P692    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  CHRISTIAN 

EDUCATION 
Any  term 


Johnson  or  Ramey 
2  to  4  credits 

Ramey 
2  to  4  credits 


Cram 
2  to  4  credits 


P693     INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  PRACTICAL  THEOLOGY 

AND  COUNSELING    Childs  or  Keith  or  Patton  or  Stevenson-Moessner 

2  to  4  credits 


Any  term 

P694    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  WORSHIP 

Any  term 

P695     INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  PREACHING 
Any  term 

P696    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  SPIRITUAL 

FORMATION 
Any  term 

P697    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  EVANGELISM 
AND  CHURCH  GROWTH 

Any  term 

P698     INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  POLITY  AND 
ADMINISTRATION 

Any  term 


Campbell  or  Rose 
2  to  4  credits 

Campbell  or  Rose 
2  to  4  credits 


Johnson  or  Ramey 
2  to  4  credits 


Johnson 
2  to  4  credits 


Ramey 
2  to  4  credits 


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P699    INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  NEW  OR  SMALL 

CHURCH  DEVELOPMENT  Ramey 

Any  term  2  to  4  credits 

INTERDISCIPLINARY  COURSES 

Required  courses  for  M.Div.  or  M.A.  students 

1100    MATS  SEMINAR  Gonzalez 

This  seminar  is  designed  to  assist  entering  MATS  students  to  focus  on  the 
vocational  or  personal  goals  they  have  for  the  degree,  and  aid  in  devel- 
oping the  skills  that  will  allow  them  to  use  what  they  are  learning  in  the 
life  of  the  church  or  in  an  academic  environment.  The  exact  content  of  the 
seminar  will  vary,  depending  on  the  interests  of  those  enrolled.  The  MATS 
Seminar  is  required  of  entering,  full-time  MATS  students.  Those  who  are 
part-time  are  expected  to  enroll  in  the  seminar  after  they  have  taken  at 
least  two  courses,  but  before  they  complete  15  credits.  Seminar  should  be 
taken  in  sequence  throughout  the  academic  year. 

Fall  1  credit 

Winter/ Spring  2  credits 

1373    EVANGELISM  AND  MISSION  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  inter- 
national 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  experi- 
ence in  terms  of  personal  growth,  professional  behavior,  and  development 
skills;  integrate  emerging  understandings  of  the  form  and  nature  of  min- 
istry into  a  theory  of  ministry,  and  prepare  a  plan  for  future  development 
in  ministry.  Required  of  all  year-long  interns. 
Summer  See  SM414 

Elective  Courses 

1601     FROM  TEXT  TO  SERMON  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 


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1604  HOMOSEXUALITY:  PASTORAL  AND  THEOLOGICAL 
PERSPECTIVES  Childs,  Stroup 

An  interdisciplinary  seminar  which  examines  homosexuality  in  light  of  re- 
cent 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 

1605  HUMAN  SEXUALITY  Childs,  Stroup 

An  examination  of  issues  related  to  human  sexuality  from  the  perspectives 
offered  by  Biblical  theology,  Christian  tradition,  and  contemporary  human 
sciences.  Issues  to  be  addressed  will  include  the  following:  human  sexual 
development,  gender  identification,  marriage  and  family,  church  state- 
ments regarding  sexuality,  sexual  abuse,  sexual  dysfunction,  and  repro- 
ductive ethics.  Presentations  by  selected  authorities  in  the  field  of  sexology 
will  be  included.  3  credtis 

1607    CHURCH  HYMNS,  ARTS,  AND  ETHICS  Davies 

In  this  interdisciplinary  course  focussing  on  the  music  of  the  Church,  the 
class  will  examine  the  Presbyterian  Hymnal  from  the  historical,  theological, 
ethical,  pastoral,  and  aesthetic  points  of  view,  and  also  listen  critically  to 
choral  works  by  J.  S.  Bach  and  W.  A.  Mozart.  Various  resources  will  be  used, 
including  viewing  the  film  "Amadeus."  3  credits 

1615     SUFFERING  Brueggemann,  Childs 

A  seminar  that  will  address  the  biblical/pastoral,  theological  reality  of  suf- 
fering, both  of  God  and  creation.  Relevant  literature  in  theodicy,  the  be- 
havioral sciences,  scripture  and  social/cultural  studies  will  be  investigated. 
Clinical  contexts  such  as  medical  centers  and  homeless  ministry  programs 
may  be  utilized.  3  credits 

1619     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 

1651     EDUCATION  FOR  CHRISTIAN  LEADERSHIP       Cram,  Russell-Jones 

An  interdisciplinary  study  of  leadership  and  learning  in  the  Church.  Two 
perspectives  will  be  examined:  1)  New  Testament  models  of  the  Church's 
organizations  and  leadership  and  2)  insights  from  contemporary  Christian 


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education  into  communication,  organization,  and  styles  of  cooperative 
learning.  Leadership  of  the  contemporary  congregation  will  be  a  primary 
emphasis.  3  credits 

1666     PERFORMING  THE  SCRIPTURES:  THE  WORSHIPING 

COMMUNITY  BETWEEN  THE  TIMES  Campbell  and  Saunders 

An  exploration  of  the  eschatological  character  of  Christian  worship  and 
preaching  in  light  of  the  early  Christians'  conviction  that  they  were  living 
in  the  fullness  of  time.  Students  will  study  biblical  texts  (Old  Testament 
prophecy,  Jesus'  proclamation  of  the  kingdom,  Paul's  writings  on  the  res- 
urrection, and  the  Apocalypse  of  John),  examine  the  eschatological  dimen- 
sions of  Christian  worship,  and  preach  sermons  from  eschatological  texts. 
Evaluation:  Participants  will  be  divided  into  sheep  and  goats  at  the  end  of 
the  course.  3  credits 

1691     INTERDISCIPLINARY  INDEPENDENT  STUDY  Staff 

up  to  4  credits 

SUPERVISED  MINISTRY 

Required  course  for  M.Div. 

SM210     SUPERVISED  MINISTRY:  CONGREGATION         Carroll  and  Staff 

This  required  internship  in  a  congregational  setting  seeks  to  enrich  the 
preparation  for  ministry  through  experiences  which  call  on  one  to  utilize 
previous  experience  and  studies,  and  which  help  identify  issues  for  con- 
tinuing pastoral  education.  For  a  minimum  of  ten  weeks,  the  intern  engages 
in  the  ministry  of  a  congregation,  serving  in  a  broad  range  of  pastoral 
functions,  and  engaging  in  a  structured  process  of  theological  reflection 
with  the  supervising  pastor  and  a  lay  committee. 
Prerequisites:  P112,  P151. 
Summer  6  credits 

Elective  Courses 

SM414    SUPERVISED  MINISTRY:  THE  INTERN  YEAR  Carroll 

This  twelve-month  internship,  encouraged  for  all  M.Div.  students,  focuses 
on  growth  in  ministerial  identity  and  competence.  The  context  for  the 
Intern  Year  may  be  in  a  congregation,  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  minister 
utilizing  an  action-reflection  process  for  learning.  Components  of  this  in- 
ternship outside  the  ministry  context  include  (a)  the  pre-internship  semi- 
nar, (b)  a  two-week  interdisciplinary  course  (on  campus  in  January),  and 
(c)  a  one-week  "Evaluation  and  Projection"  course  (1402,  on  campus  in 
August). 


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Prerequisite:  Completion  of  A  and  B  Components,  or  permission  of  Instruc- 
tor and  Dean  of  Faculty. 

Twelve-month  period  11  credits 

SM510    SUPERVISED  MINISTRY:  THE  CITY  Carroll 

The  course  will  focus  on  the  issues  of  engaging  in  ministry  in  the  urban 
context  with  special  emphasis  on  service  with  the  poor.  It  will  involve  a 
weekly  experience  (5  hours  per  week)  of  ministry  in  a  congregation  or 
agency  which  seeks  to  do  social  ministry  in  the  city,  a  bi-weekly  case  con- 
ference for  learning  from  the  experiences,  and  readings  about  social  min- 
istry. 2  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 
thosm  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  MINISTRY:  URBAN  CLINICAL 

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 

SM620     SUPERVISED  MINISTRY:  CONGREGATIONAL  (Advanced) 

Carroll 

This  ten-week  internship  in  a  congregational  context  provides  the  student 
with  the  opportunity  to  focus  on  specific  areas  of  ministry  chosen  for  con- 
centrated experience  (e.g.,  worship,  social  ministry,  Christian  education, 
etc.),  or  a  broad  range  of  experience  in  a  congregation  which  will  develop 
further  one's  pastoral  identity  and  competence  in  ministry. 
Prerequisite:  SM210  6  credits 


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SM691     INDEPENDENT  STUDY  IN  SUPERVISED  MINISTRY  Carroll 

Any  term  2  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  Inter- 
denominational Theological  Center,  are  open  to  students  in  these  pro- 
grams. The  following  listing  includes  other  courses  specifically  developed 
for  the  S.T.D.  and  D.Min.  programs. 

ATA401     SEMINAR  ON  MINISTRY  Staff 

Basic  seminar  on  ministry  theory  and  career  analysis  required  of  all  D.Min. 
students.  6  credits 

ATA402    EXPERIENCE  IN  SUPERVISED  MINISTRY  AT. 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  Staff 

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 

ATA463     THE  DEVELOPMENT  OF  MODERN  PASTORAL 

COUNSELING  A.T.A.  Staff 

Modern  history  of  pastoral  counseling;  its  roots  in  theology,  psychoanalysis, 

existential  and  humanistic  psychology. 

Required  of  Th.M.  (pastoral  counseling)  and  S.T.D.  students.  3  credits 

ATA471     HUMAN  BEING  IN  CONTEXT  A.T.A.  Staff 

Theological  and  psychological  theories  of  personhood  are  examined  to  as- 
sess their  relevance  for  pastoral  counseling. 
Required  of  Th.M.  (pastoral  counseling)  and  S.T.D.  students.  3  credits 


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ATA473     DIAGNOSIS  AND  CHANGE  A.T.A.  Staff 

The  process  of  change  and  the  place  of  diagnosis  in  change  are  considered 

from  both  theological  and  psychological  perspectives. 

Required  of  Th.M.  (pastoral  counseling)  and  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  Th.M.  (pastoral  counseling)  and  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 

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  Clinical  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 

Taken  at  recommendation  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  min- 
isters interested  in  continuing  education.  The  sequential  nature  of  the  cur- 
riculum for  M.Div.  degree  students  makes  it  preferable  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  each  day  of  regular 
classes  to  express  its  thanksgiving  for  and  need  of  God's  grace  and  to  pray 
for  the  church  and  the  world.  The  sacrament  of  the  Lord's  Supper  is  cel- 
ebrated each  Friday. 

WEDNESDAY  FORUMS 

Included  in  worship  each  Wednesday  is  a  forum  which  leads  the  Co- 
lumbia community  into  consideration  of  significant  issues  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  under- 
stand particular  strengths  and  deficiencies  of  preparation  for  theological 
instruction. 

Returning  students  are  also  required  to  participate  in  the  orientation 
days,  which  include  activities  such  as  a  debriefing  of  the  summer  super- 
vised ministry  or  intern  program,  a  discussion  of  procedures  for  receiving 
a  call  from  a  congregation,  and  consultation  with  faculty  advisors. 

SUMMER  GREEK  SCHOOL 

Entering  students  in  the  M.Div.  degree  program  are  encouraged  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 


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the  summer.  The  course  runs  for  an  eight-week  period  and  meets  daily, 
usually  each  morning,  Monday  through  Friday,  for  two  hours,  with  small 
group  afternoon  tutorial  sessions.  Students  who  have  successfully  com- 
pleted two  years  of  Greek  in  college  or  who  pass  a  Greek  qualifying  ex- 
amination are  exempt  from  B021. 

FLEXIBILITY  BY  ADVANCED  PLACEMENT  AND  SPECIAL  STUDIES 

Students  who  have  strong  backgrounds  in  particular  fields  of  the  cur- 
riculum, or  who  demonstrate  unusual  proficiency  in  their  work  are  given 
opportunities  for  special  placement  or  for  independent  work.  Requests  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  spe- 
cial 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.  Con- 
tracts for  reading  courses  and  research  projects  may  be  drawn  up  with 
faculty  members  teaching  in  the  area  of  the  student's  interest.  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  specialized  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  se- 
mester credit  as  approximately  42  to  45  working  hours,  except  for  certain 


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supervised  ministry  and  clinical  programs  whose  work  investment  is  de- 
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. 

With  the  exception  of  their  initial  term,  students  are  required  to  consult 
with  their  faculty  advisors  before  registering  for  courses.  The  standard 
number  of  credits  students  in  basic  degree  programs  may  take  in  the  14- 
week  terms  is  16.  A  student  with  at  least  a  B  average  may  take  up  to  17 
credits.  In  the  January  term  students  may  register  for  no  more  than  three 
credits  unless  taking  HD241. 

The  M.Div.  degree  normally  requires  three  full  academic  years  in  resi- 
dence, plus  a  summer  term  for  SM210.  The  Master  of  Arts  in  Theological 
Studies  usually  requires  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  Stud- 
ies, unclassified  and  occasional  students,  the  criteria  for  grading  are  crea- 
tivity, mastery  of  material,  skill  in  organizing  and  expressing  ideas,  and  the 
ability  to  relate  to  other  learnings.  The  grading  system  is: 


A 

4.0 

Outstanding 

A- 

3.7 

Superior 

B  + 

3.3 

Very  Good 

B 

3.0 

Good 

B- 

2.7 

Slightly  above  standard 

C  + 

2.3 

Standard 

c 

2.0 

Slightly  below  standard 

c- 

1.7 

Below  standard 

D 

1.0 

Serious  deficiencies 

F 

0.0 

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  quality. 


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S  satisfactory,  for  work  which  represents  sufficient  mas- 

tery of  the  content  of  the  course  to  merit  recommen- 
dation for  graduation. 
U  unsatisfactory,  for  work  which  represents  insufficient 

mastery  of  the  content  of  the  course  to  merit  recom- 
mendation for  graduation. 
For  Th.M,  S.T.D.,  and  D.Min.  students: 
A  4.0         excellent 

B  3.0         good 

C  2.0         passing 

F  0.0         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,  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  suspension  or  dismissal  from  the  seminary  may  be  made  to 
the  Board  of  Directors  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  notation  carries 
credit. 


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STUDENT  HANDBOOK 

Additional  information  for  basic  degree  students  will  be  found  in  the 
Student  Handbook. 

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 
preparatory  to  the  exams. 

SENIOR  WORSHIP 

Students  in  the  C  component  are  required  to  lead  worship  for  the  com- 
munity. The  experience  may  be  videotaped  and  reviewed  with  a  member 
of  the  homiletics  faculty. 

GRADUATION  WITH  HONORS 

Basic  degrees  students  who  have  earned  at  least  a  3.60  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  degree  students. 

The  Wilds  Book  Prize  was  established  by  Louis  T.  Wilds  of  Columbia, 
South  Carolina,  in  1917.  In  1992,  an  addition  to  the  fund  was  made  by  Mary 
Scott  Wilds  Hill,  Annie  Edmunds  Wilds  McLeod,  and  Murphy  Candler 
Wilds  in  memory  of  their  parents,  Laura  Candler  Wilds  and  Louis  T.  Wilds, 
Jr.  '11.  The  fund  provides  a  cash  award  to  the  graduating  M.Div.  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. 


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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. 

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  committee  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,  selects  the  recipient  of  this  award. 

The  Columbia  Leadership  Award,  approved  by  the  faculty  in  1992,  is  given 
to  a  graduating  senior  who  shows  promise  of  providing  outstanding  lead- 
ership to  the  church.  The  recipient  will  have  demonstrated  unusual  lead- 
ership qualities  at  Columbia,  as  well  as  spiritual  depth  and  integrity. 

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  in  the  M.Div.  program  who  have  exhibited 
significant  academic  and  leadership  abilities  during  their  undergraduate 
studies  and  in  community  involvements  and  church  commitments. 

The  Admissions  Committee  may  award  up  to  eight  Columbia  Scholar- 
ships for  each  academic  year.  The  scholarship  covers  tuition,  room  and 
board  at  the  single-student  rate,  assuming  that  the  recipient  lives  on  cam- 
pus. The  award  for  a  student  choosing  to  live  off-campus  will  be  reduced 
by  $1,000. 

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. 


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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. 

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  full-time  M.Div.  students.  Some  are  awarded  an- 
nually by  the  Admissions  Committee  to  entering  students  on  the  basis  of 
their  academic  achievement,  leadership  in  the  church  and  on  campus,  and 
demonstration  of  exceptional  promise  for  the  ordained  ministry. 

Additional  Honor  Scholarships  are  awarded  each  spring  to  returning 
M.Div.  students  on  the  basis  of  academic  performance.  They  are  selected 
by  the  Basic  Degrees  Committee. 

Honor  Scholarships  may  be  used  only  for  tuition  at  the  seminary.  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  J.  Erskine  Love,  Jr.  Merit  Scholarship;  the  Rev.  John  L.  Newton  Schol- 
arship; the  Smith-Thompson  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  Committee  upon  nomination  by  the  President  and  Dean 
of  Students  with  consultation  from  the  Development  Office.  In  1993-94  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  God's  call  and  diligence  in  studies  at  Columbia  Seminary. 

c.  The  student  will  be  a  parent  with  family  responsibilities. 

d.  The  student  will  have  demonstrated  financial  need. 


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Recipients  who  show  need  over  and  above  the  Columbia  Friendship 
Circle  Scholarship  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. 

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  semi- 
nary 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  Rever- 
end 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 

Seminary  housing  is  ordinarily  reserved  for  basic  degree  students.  Appli- 
cation 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. 

Unmarried  students  also  have  access  to  the  suites  and  efficiency  units 
mentioned  below. 

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.  The  standard  board  plan  or  a  modified  board  plan  is  avail- 
able for  spouses. 

In  addition,  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  AID 

Columbia  Seminary  grants  financial  aid  to  basic  degree  students  who 
are  taking  11  credit  hours  or  more  during  each  long  semester  and  3  credit 
hours  during  the  winter  term,  and  to  a  limited  number  of  advanced  degree 
students.  Eligibility  is  based  upon  need  as  determined  by  the  seminary's 
financial  aid  program. 

Students  applying  for  financial  aid  complete  a  Columbia  Seminary  fi- 
nancial aid  application  that  provides  an  estimate  of  their  income  and  ex- 
penses and  a  Graduate  and  Professional  School  Financial  Aid  Service 


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(GAPSFAS)  form.  The  difference  between  a  student's  income  and  the  es- 
tablished expense  norms  constitutes  the  determined  financial  need  of  the 
student.  After  financial  need  is  calculated,  financial  aid  is  awarded  in  the 
form  of,  first  of  all,  a  service  scholarship,  and  a  grant-in-aid. 

Financial  aid  is  credited  to  a  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.  Students 
who  withdraw  from  the  seminary  or  become  part-time  students  during  a 
term  forfeit  their  right  to  financial  aid  for  the  term  in  which  such  action  is 
taken. 

Entering  students  must  submit  the  seminary's  financial  aid  form  and 
the  GASPFAS  form  by  July  30.  Students  entering  the  seminary  in  the  winter 
term  or  the  spring  semester  must  submit  applications  for  financial  aid 
within  the  first  week  of  the  term.  Entering  students  should  submit  appli- 
cations as  soon  as  possible  since  awards  are  made  as  applications  are  re- 
ceived and  are  contingent  upon  the  availability  of  funds. 

Returning  students  are  required  to  complete  the  GAPSFAS  form  by 
April  23  and  the  seminary's  financial  aid  application  by  April  30. 

Persons  interested  in  more  detailed  information  about  the  financial  as- 
sistance offered  by  Columbia  Seminary  should  contact  the  Office  of  Finan- 
cial Aid. 

FEDERAL  STAFFORD  LOAN  PROGRAM 

The  Federal  Stafford  Loan  (formerly  Guaranteed  Student  Loan)  Pro- 
gram is  made  available  under  the  Higher  Education  Act  of  1965  and  reg- 
ulated 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  repay- 
ment 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. 

VETERANS  ADMINISTRATION  BENEFITS 

Certification  for  V.A.  benfits  is  handled  through  the  Office  of  Student 
Life. 


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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,  1993 

TUITION 

Per  credit  hour  $   227 

Eleven  credits  or  more  (per  semester)  2,382 

Audit  fee  per  credit  hour  114 

D.Min.  and  Th.M.  Extension  Fee  (first  time)  100 

D.Min.  and  Th.M.  Extension  Fee  (second  time)  200 

BOARD 

Summer  Greek  School  492 

Fall  term  1003 

Winter  term  272 

Spring  term  1003 

ROOM 

Single  student,  single  room,  summer  Greek  school  305 

Single  student,  single  room,  fall  or  spring  term  638 

Single  student,  single  room,  winter  term  174 

Suite,  summer  Greek  school  438 

Suite,  fall  or  spring  term  886 

Suite,  winter  term  243 

OTHER  HOUSING  -  monthly  rates 

Efficiency  units,  Florida  Hall  or  Simons  Law  Hall  278 

Village  Apartments:      4  bedroom,  units  3-6  449 

3  bedroom,  units  15,  16,  35-42  429 

3  bedroom,  units  9,  25-26  391 

3  bedroom,  unit  1  408 

2  bedroom,  units  31-34  391 

2  bedroom,  units  2,  10-14  355 

2  bedroom,  units  19-22,  27-30  332 

1  bedroom,  units  23  and  24  296 

SUPERVISED  MINISTRY  FEES 

SM210  and  SM210C  each  600 

SM212  600 

SM213  and  SM214  each  300 

SM414  (including  5  credits  of  course  work)  1,504 

SM610  and  SM615  each  600 

SM611-614  1,880 

SM616  1,880 

SM620  600 

ATA402  Experience  in  Supervised  Ministry  600 

OTHER  FEES 

ATA000  Administrative  Fee  50 

ATA401  Seminar  on  Ministry  700 

ATA496  Doctoral  Project  600 

B021  Essentials  of  Greek  (Summer  Greek  School)  882 

P232  Ministry  to  Persons  (with  praxis)  161 

HD241  Alternative  Context,  Atlanta  (plus  4  credit  course  fee)  125 

HD241  Alternative  Context,  Other  U.S.  (plus  4  credit  course  fee)  250 


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HD241  Alternative  Context,  International  (plus  4  credit  course  fee)  450 

Thesis  Binding  (per  copy)  10 

Application  Fee  30 

Occasional  Student  Application  Fee  15 

Commencement  Fee  75 

PAYMENT  OF  FEES 

Degree  candidates  must  pay  charges  for  tuition,  fees,  room,  and  board 
or  make  satisfactory  arrangement  for  the  payment  thereof  with  the  Busi- 
ness Office  by  the  deadline  set  at  the  beginning  of  each  term  in  order  to 
remain  in  class. 

Non-degree  students  must  pay  tuition  charges  in  full  prior  to  the  end 
of  the  first  full  week  of  classes  in  order  to  remain  in  class. 


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  entered  into  a  lease  agreement  for  a  seminary  hous- 
ing unit  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,  Campbell  Hall  at  least  one  week  before  the  first  day  of  classes. 
In  that  case,  a  100  percent  refund  will  be  made.  In  other  cases  a  refund 
amount  may  be  given  upon  the  initiative  of  Columbia. 


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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. 

Financial  Assistance 

A  student  who  withdraws  from  the  seminary  or  becomes  a  part-time 
student  forfeits  any  financial  assistance  (scholarships  and  financial  aid)  pre- 
viously awarded  for  the  term  in  which  such  action  occurs. 


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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,  international  students,  and  families  of  students. 

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  challenge 
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  campus  organization  concerned  with  issues  of 
peace,  justice,  and  freedom.  It  explores  these  concerns  through  study  and 
involvement  within  the  community  and  world. 

Women's  Issues  in  Ministry 

This  organization  offers  support  for  women  students  as  well  as  oppor- 
tunities for  dialogue  about  issues  which  are  of  particular  concern  for 
women  in  ministry.  Activities  include  annual  retreats,  sponsorship  of  a 
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  in- 
vited persons  meet  together  for  study  and  for  the  sharing  of  mutual  con- 
cerns and  interests.  The  Spouses  of  Seminarians  also  sponsor  a  number  of 
events  for  the  entire  Columbia  community. 


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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,  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. 

In  recent  years,  student  tuition  and  fees  provide  for  about  24  percent 
of  the  seminary's  budget,  while  an  additional  7  percent  comes  from  indi- 
vidual gifts.  A  growing  endowment  provides  approximately  50  percent  of 
the  annual  budget.  Four  percent  of  the  current  operating  budget  comes 
from  benevolence  monies  provided  by  the  Presbyterian  Church  (USA).  The 
balance  of  the  budget  comes  from  miscellaneous  sources. 

Columbia  Seminary's  supporting  synods  have  historically  stated  and 
repeatedly  affirmed  their  intentions  to  be  responsible  for  the  support  of 
the  seminary.  Columbia  is  indebted  to  the  synods  for  their  endorsement 
and  assistance  in  increasing  the  seminary's  endowment  through  capital 
fund  drives. 

One  of  the  best  ways  a  person  can  invest  in  the  vital  ministry  of  Co- 
lumbia Seminary  is  by  contributing  to  the  annual  fund  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  in  January.  Stimulating  presentations  on 
ministry  are  offered,  classes  hold  yearly  reunions,  the  Alumni/ae  Council 
and  officers  are  elected,  and  distinguished  graduates  and  retiring  professors 
are  honored. 

COLUMBIA  FRIENDSHIP  CIRCLE 

Columbia  Friendship  Circle  (CFC)  is  an  association  of  thousands  of  Pres- 
byterian 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  Co- 
lumbia Seminary;  and  by  providing  financial  assistance  to  the  seminary 
each  year  for  support  of  particular  projects.  During  the  past  several  years 
CFC  has  raised  over  $30,000  each  year  to  support  students  and  their  families 
with  special  financial  needs. 


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BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS 

Mr.  John  A.  Conant Chair 

Dr.  William  T.  Bryant Vice  Chair 

Mrs.  Emily  C.  Wood Secretary 

Mrs.  Peggy  M.  Rowland Assistant  Secretary 

Term  to  Expire  in  1993 

The  Rev.  Joanna  Adams Decatur,  GA 

Mr.  Howard  Ector Marietta,  GA 

Mrs.  Florida  Ellis Atlanta,  GA 

Mr.  Frank  James Birmingham,  AL 

Dr.  J.  Phillips  Noble Decatur,  GA 

Mr.  William  J.  Noonan Pensacola,  FL 

Mr.  Aubrey  Patterson Tupelo,  MS 

Mr.  William  Scheu Jacksonville,  FL 

Dr.  Cordell  Wynn Tuscaloosa,  AL 

Term  to  Expire  in  1994 

Dr.  William  T.  Bryant,  Jr Nashville,  TN 

The  Rev.  Franklin  D.  Colclough Sumter,  SC 

Mr.  George  H.  Cornelson Clinton,  SC 

The  Rev.  Ed  Hopper Lexington,  KY 

The  Rev.  Vernon  Hunter Mobile,  AL 

Dr.  Margaret  Miller Maitland,  FL 

Ms.  Jean  Norman Pensacola,  FL 

Mr.  William  John  Park Greenwood,  SC 

Mr.  John  H.  Weitnauer,  Jr St.  Simons  Island,  GA 

Mrs.  Emily  C.  Wood Maitland,  FL 

Term  to  Expire  in  1995 

Mr.  Howell  F.  Adams,  Jr Atlanta,  GA 

The  Rev.  William  R.  Barron Knoxville,  TN 

Mr.  Thomas  W.  Brown Lake  City,  FL 

Mrs.  Ann  D.  Cousins..... Atlanta,  GA 

Dr.  Howard  Edington Orlando,  FL 

Mrs.  Gay  Love Atlanta,  GA 

Mr.  David  Quattlebaum Greenville,  SC 

The  Rev.  Arthur  Ross St.  Petersburg,  FL 

Mrs.  Betty  Simmons Jackson,  MS 

Dr.  G.  Dana  Waters  III Birmingham,  AL 

At  Large  Members 

Mr.  John  Conant Atlanta,  GA 

Mr.  Charles  "Pete"  Cross Orlando,  FL 

Mr.  Lawrence  Gellerstedt,  Jr Atlanta,  GA 

Dr.  W.  Frank  Harrington Atlanta,  GA 

The  Rev.  Joseph  S.  Harvard Durham,  NC 

Mr.  J.C.  "Bud"  Shaw Cartersville,  GA 

Mr.  Ben  T.  Vernon,  Jr Denver,  NC 


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COMMITTEES  OF  THE  BOARD  OF  DIRECTORS 

Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

1993 

Executive 

John  A.  Conant,  Chair 

William  T.  Bryant,  Vice  Chair 

Emily  C.  Wood,  Secretary 

Howell  Adams 

Florida  Ellis 

Betty  Simmons 

John  Weitnauer 

Planning  and  Development 
John  H.  Weitnauer,  Chair 
Ann  D.  Cousins 
Charles  "Pete"  Cross 
Howard  Ector 
Lawrence  Gellerstedt,  Jr. 
W.  Frank  Harrington 
Gay  Love 
William  John  Park 
David  Quattlebaum 
J.C.  Shaw 
Ben  Vernon 
Emily  C.  Wood 

Student  Life 

Betty  Simmons,  Chair 

William  Barron 

Frank  Colclough 

George  Cornelson 

Joseph  Harvard 

William  E.  Scheu 

Cordell  Wynn 
Investment 

Robert  B.  Lang,  Chair 
Samuel  E.  Allen 
John  M.  Bragg 
Taylor  Glover 
Julian  LeCraw 
John  H.  McDonald 
J.  Phillips  Noble 
Ben  Vernon 

Ex  Officio 

President  Douglas  W.  Oldenburg 

Treasurer  John  W.  Gilmore 

Chair  John  A.  Conant 

Director  of  Development  and  Seminary  Relations 

Frank  Willey 


Academic  Affairs 
Florida  Ellis,  Chair 
Joanna  Adams 
William  T.  Bryant 
Howard  Edington 
Vernon  Hunter 
Frank  James 
Margaret  Greer  Miller 
Arthur  Ross 
Dana  Waters 


Business  Management 
Howell  Adams,  Chair 
Tom  Brown 
Edward  Hopper 
J.  Phillips  Noble 
William  J.  Noonan 
Jean  Norman 
Aubrey  Patterson 


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ADMINISTRATIVE  STAFF 


John  W.  Gilmore,  M.Div., 

J.D.,  C.P.A. 
Vice  President  for  Business 

and  Finance 


Frank  T.  Willey,  M.Div. 
Director  of  Development 
and  Seminary  Relations 


Ernestine  Cole,  M.  Div. 
Associate  Dean  of  Students 


Robin  S.  Dietrich,  B.A. 
Financial  Aid  Officer 


Richard  A.  Dodds,  D.Min. 
Coordinator  of 
Planned  Giving 


Juliette  J.  Harper,  B.A. 

Director  of  Publications 

and  Publicity 


Gloria  E.  Jennings,  M.Div. 

Associate  Director  of 

Annual  Fund  and 

Alumni/ae  Relations 


Cecil  Moore,  B.D. 

Superintendent  of  Buildings 

and  Grounds 


Rebecca  S.  Parker,  M.Div. 
Director  of  Admissions 


Suanne  B.  SauerBrun,  B.A. 
Bookstore  Manager 


T.  Clark  Simmons,  B.B.A. 
Associate  Campaign  Director 


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ADMINISTRATIVE  STAFF 

Douglas  W.  Oldenburg,  D.D President 

Peggy  M.  Rowland  Administrative  Assistant 

ACADEMIC  PROGRAM 

James  Hudnut-Beumler,  Ph.D Executive  Vice  President  and  Dean  of  Faculty 

Elsie  D.  Urie  Registrar  and  Administrative  Assistant 

Carolyn  Romines  Staff  Associate,  Academic  Affairs  and  Business  Office 

George  B.  Telford,  Jr.,  B.D Director,  Advanced  Studies 

Linda  Lehfeldt  Staff  Associate,  Advanced  Studies 

Sara  C.  JuengSt,  M.Div Director,  Continuing  Education 

Diane  K.  Bodnar  Staff  Associate,  Continuing  Education 

Richard  S.  Dietrich,  D.Min Director,  Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life 

Carlene  Bailey  Staff  Associate,  Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life 

Victor  S.  Yoon,  Th.D Director,  Center  for  Asian  Ministries 

Robert  Leon  Carroll,  Jr.,  M.Div Director,  Supervised  Ministry 

Shellee  E.  Fezatte  Staff  Associate,  Supervised  Ministry  and  International  Program 

Ronald  C.  Crossley,  Ph.D Director,  Center  for  Theological  Studies  in  Florida 

Ruth  E.  Lincoln  Staff  Associate 

Mary  Anne  Culbertson,  M.S.L.S Librarian 

Christine  Wenderoth,  Ph.D.  Associate  Librarian 

Ruthanne  M.  Huff,  M.A.  Technical  Services  Librarian 

Colleen  HiggS,  B.S.  Circulation  Assistant 

Ira  Lois  Brown,  M.A.T.S.  Reclassification  Cataloger 

Rachael  Glass  Filing  Assistant 

Ann  A.  Titshaw  Staff  Associate,  Pastoral  Care 

Nan  B.  Johnson  Staff  Associate,  Evangelism 

Tempie  Alexander  Secretary 

STUDENT  LIFE 

Philip  R.  Gehman,  D.Min Vice  President  for  Student  Life 

and  Dean  of  Students 
Ernestine  B.  Cole,  M.Div.  Associate  Dean  of  Students 

Ruth  E.  Shannon  Administrative  Assistant 

Rebecca  Skillern  Parker,  M.Div Director  of  Admissions 

Jewel  E.  Kirkus                                                                                Staff  Associate,  Admissions 
Robin  S.  Dietrich,  B.A Financial  Aid  Officer 

BUSINESS  AND  FINANCE 

John  W.  Gilmore,  M.Div.,  J.D.,  C.P.A Vice  President  for  Business  and  Finance 

Marilyn  Ault  Bookkeeper 

Suanne  SauerBrun,  B.A.  Bookstore  Manager 

A.  Cecil  Moore,  Jr.,  B.D.  Superintendent  of  Buildings  and  Grounds 

Eula  Mae  Oliver,  Alexander  Oliver, 

Golden  Griffieth,  Larry  Griffin  Maintenance 


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DEVELOPMENT  AND  SEMINARY  RELATIONS 
Frank  T.  Willey,  M.Div.,  M.A.R 


Juliette  J.  Harper,  B.A. 
Richard  A.  Dodds,  D.Min. 
T.  Clark  Simmons,  B.B.A. 
Gloria  E.  Jennings,  M.Div. 

Barbara  G.  Poe 

Elizabeth  B.  Burgess 

Poppy  Cantrell 

Linda  G.  Sabo 

Betty  Beatty 

Bonneau  H.  Dickson,  M.Div. 


Director  of  Development  and  Seminary  Relations 

Director  of  Publications  and  Publicity 

Coordinator  of  Planned  Giving 

Associate  Campaign  Director 

Associate  Director  of  Annual  Fund  and 

Alumni/ae  Relations 

Administrative  Assistant 

Staff  Associate,  Development  Records 

Staff  Associate,  Gift  Records 

Staff  Associate,  Capital  Campaign 

Receptionist,  Switchboard  Operator 

Field  Representative 


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FACULTY 


DOUGLAS  W.  OLDENBURG,  D.D. 

President 

B.S.,  Davidson  College;  B.D.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 

Virginia;  S.T.M.,  Yale  University  Divinity  School; 

D.D.,  Davis  and  Elkins  College; 

D.D.,  St.  Andrews  Presbyterian  College; 

LL.D.,  Davidson  College 


WALTER  BRUEGGEMANN,  Ph.D. 
William  Marcellus  McPheeters  Professor  of  Old  Testament 
A.B.,  Elmhurst  College;  B.D.,  Eden  Theological  Seminary; 
Th.D.,  Union  Theological  Seminary;  Ph.D.,  St.  Louis  University 


BRIAN  H.  CHILDS,  Ph.D. 

Professor  of  Pastoral  Theology  and  Counseling 

B.A.,  Maryville  College; 

M.Div.,  Th.M.,  Ph.D.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 


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THOMAS  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 


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 


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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 


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 


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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 


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 


ROBERT  LEON  CARROLL,  JR.,  M.Div. 

Associate  Professor  of  Pastoral  Theology  and 

Director  of  Supervised  Ministry 

B.S.,  University  of  Southern  Mississippi; 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


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RONALD  H.  CRAM,  Ph.D. 

Associate  Professor  of  Christian  Education 

B.A.,  California  State  University,  Long  Beach;  M.A.,  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 


JAMES  HUDNUT-BEUMLER,  Ph.D. 

Dean  of  Faculty 

Associate  Professor  of  Religion  and  Culture 

B.A.,  The  College  of  Wooster;  M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary; 

M.A.,  Ph.D.,  Princeton  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 


MARCIA  Y.  RIGGS,  Ph.D. 

Associate  Professor  of  Christian  Ethics 

A.B.,  Randolph-Macon  Woman's  College; 

M.Div.,  Yale  Divinity  School;  Ph.D.,  Vanderbilt  University 


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IWAN  RUSSELL-JONES,  Ph.D. 
Associate  Professor  of  Theology,  Media,  and  the  Church 

B.A.,  London  Bible  College 
Diploma  in  Pastoral  Studies,  United  College  of  Wales 
Th.M.,  Aberdeen  University;  Ph.D.,  Oxford  University 


GEORGE  B.  TELFORD,  JR.,  B.D. 

Associate  Professor  of  Theology  and  Church 

and  Director  of  Advanced  Studies 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College;  B.D.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


STANLEY  P.  SAUNDERS,  Ph.D. 

Assistant  Professor  of  New  Testament 

B.A.,  San  Jose  Bible  College;  M.Div.,  Emmanuel  School  of  Religion; 

Ph.D.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 


SARA  COVIN  JUENGST,  M.Div. 

Director  of  Continuing  Education 

B.A.,  Erskine  College;  M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education;  M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


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 


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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 


CHARLES  L.  CAMPBELL,  D.Min. 

Instructor  in  Homiletics 

B.A.,  Hendrix  College;  D.Min.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 

Virginia;  S.T.M.,  Yale  University;  Ph.D.  Candidate,  Duke  University 


WILL  E.  COLEMAN,  Ph.D. 

Instructor  in  Theology 

A.B.,  Rhodes  College;  M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary; 

Ph.D.,  Graduate  Theological  Union 


FRANK  BARRY  DA  VIES,  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 


JEANNE  STEVENSON-MOESSNER,  D.Theol. 
Adjunct  Assistant  Professor  of  Practical  Theology 

A.B.,  Vanderbilt  University;  M.A.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary; 
D.Theol.,  University  of  Basel 


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RONALD  C.  CROSSLEY,  Ph.D. 

Director,  Center  for  Theological  Studies  in  Florida 

A.B.,  Samford  University;  B.D.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary;  Ph.D.,  Duke  University 


MARY  ANNE  CULBERTSON,  M.S.L.S. 

Director,  John  Bulow  Campbell  Library 

A.B.,  Calvin  College;  M.S.L.S.,  University  of  Southern  California 


RICHARD  S.  DIETRICH,  D.Min. 

Director,  Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life 

B.A.,  Carleton  College;  M.A.,  Tulane  University;  D.Min.,  Union 

Theological  Seminary  in  Virginia 


VICTOR  S.  YOON,  Th.D. 

Director,  Center  for  Asian  Ministries 

B.A.,  Hankook  University  of  Foreign  Studies;  M.Div.,  Bethel 

Theological  Seminary;  S.T.M.,  Union  Theological  Seminary; 

Th.D.,  Graduate  Theological  Union 


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ADJUNCT  PROFESSORS 
Imogene  Bennett,  D.Min. 
G.  Thompson  Brown,  Th.D. 
Dana  Campbell,  M.Ed. 
F.  Harry  Daniel,  Ph.D. 
W.  Frank  Harrington,  Th.M. 
Mattie  E.  Hart,  Ph.D. 
Richard  L.  Hester,  Ph.D. 
Alice  Hickcox,  Ph.D. 
Wade  P.  Huie,  Ph.D. 
Oscar  J.  Hussel,  Ed.D. 
C.  Benton  Kline,  Ph.D. 

VISITING  SCHOLAR 
Richard  S.  Hipps,  Ph.D. 


Peter  C.  Matheson,  Ph.D. 
Donald  K.  McKim,  Ph.D. 
Wayne  Merritt,  Ph.D. 
Gail  O'Day,  Ph.D. 
William  Pender,  Ph.D. 
Ashley  Smith,  Ph.D. 
Hubert  V.  Taylor,  Ph.D. 
Karoly  Toth,  Ph.D. 
Thomas  Walker,  M.Div. 
Albert  N.  Wells,  Ph.D. 
Patricia  T.  Willey,  M.Div. 
Albert  Winn,  Ph.D. 


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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 

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 

GEORGE  THOMPSON  BROWN,  Th.D. 

B.S.,  Davidson  College;  Th.M.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary; 
B.D.,  Th.D.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in  Virginia 

OSCAR  J.  HUSSEL,  Ed.D. 

B.S.,  University  of  Cincinnati;  M.A.  McCormick  Theological  Seminary; 
Ed.D.,  Columbia  University  and  Union  Theological  Seminary 


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WADE  PRICHARD  HUIE,  Jr.,  Ph.D. 

A.B.,  Emory  University;  B.D.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary; 
Ph.D.,  University  of  Edinburgh 

DOUGLAS  W.  HIX,  Ph.D. 

B.A.,  Davidson  College;  B.D.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary;  Ph.D.,  Duke 
University 


ADJUNCT  PROFESSORS  IN  SUPERVISED  MINISTRY 

COUNSELING  PRACTICUM  SUPERVISORS 

Charles  Helms,  S.T.D.  Calvin  W.  Kropp,  S.T.D. 

Gerald  P.  Jenkins,  D.Min.  William  R.  Phillips,  Th.M. 

CLINICAL  PASTORAL  EDUCATION  SUPERVISORS 


Avelino  T.  Baguyos,  M.Div. 
Calvin  J.  Banks,  M.Div. 
Imogene  Bennett,  B.R.E.,  D.Min. 
Donald  H.  Cabaniss,  B.D.,  M.Ed. 
Charles  A.  Carpenter,  M.Div. 
Franklin  D.  Duncan,  Ph.D. 
G.  Robert  Gary,  M.Div. 
Michael  L.  Hicks,  M.Div. 
Ross  T.  Hightower,  Th.M.,  D.Min. 
Eugene  T.  Locke,  D.Min. 

SUPERVISING  PASTORS  FOR  SUMMER  ASSISTANTS  1992 


Janet  M.  Lutz,  M.Div. 
Robert  R.  Morris,  Th.M. 
Stephen  W.  Overall,  M.Div. 
Dorothy  Dale  Owen,  M.Div. 
Eugene  Robinson,  D.Min. 
Teresa  Elanine  Snorton,  Th.M. 
Elwood  H.  Spackman,  Jr.  M.Div. 
Palmer  C.  Temple,  M.Div. 
Taliaferro  L.  Williamson,  Jr.,  M.Div. 


C.  William  Allen 
Harry  H.  Barrow 
Ronald  Botsford 
G.  Sidney  Bouldin 
Malcolm  Brownlee 
Currie  Burris 
Michael  Carey 
Patricia  Daley 
Ernie  Davis 
E.  Peter  Denlea 
Thomas  Engle 
Robin  Gantz 
Joan  Gray 
Robert  Henderson 
Ken  Hicks 
Jim  Holderness 
Paul  Hooker 
David  Janzen 
Norman  Lassiter 
William  Leist 


J.  Ray  Melear 
Laura  Mendenhall 
Steve  Montgomery 
Al  Myers 
Agnes  Norfleet 
Rush  Otey 
David  Park 
Joon-Ro  Park 
Greg  Perry 
Kathryn  Puckett 
Steve  Sloop 
Steven  Sterner 
Nibs  Stroupe 
Paula  VanderHoven 
D.  Scott  Weimer 
Jack  Westlund 
Clyde  Wiley 
Dwight  Williams 
Patrick  Wrisley 


SUPERVISING  PASTORS  FOR  INTERNS  1992 

Billy  Wade  William  Shouse 


102 


STUDENTS 


GRADUATING  CLASS  OF  1992 


DOCTOR  OF  MINISTRY 
Earl  Anvern  Bland 
John  L.  Bledsoe 
Paul  W.  Bonham 
Zoltan  Bona 
Ronald  L.  Bowie 
Thomas  J.  Bowman 
Timothy  Jacob  Bowman 
Royce  Leonard  Browder 
James  Walter  Calhoun 
Gary  Clark  Christensen 
Samuel  Morgan  Cooper  IV 
Wallace  Franklin  Covington 
Richard  Robert  Crowe 
Ernest  William  Davis 
Joseph  Jeffrey  Dorociak 
S.  Donald  Fortson  III 
Graham  Wilberforce  Hardy 

MASTER  OF  THEOLOGY 
Michael  Kenneth  Adams 
Eliseo  Perez  Alvarez 
Marvin  Browning  Fergus 
Hyon  Chun  Kim 

MASTER  OF  DIVINITY 
Nan  Elise  Morgan  Adams 
Kelly  S.  Allen 

with  distinction 
Roy  H.  Bailey  III 
David  Scott  Bowerman 
Harris  N.  Brown 
Robert  Howe  Campbell 
David  John  D'Alessio 

with  distinction 
Mary  D.  Piatt  D'Alessio 
Kay  Anne  Davis 
Polly  Kinser  Deppen 
James  Patterson  Dickson 
Mark  P.  Downs 
Philip  Alan  Dunford 
Paul  Wylder  Evans 
Kyle  David  Fedler 

with  distinction 


Bryant  Christopher  Harris 

John  Michael  Helms 

John  Knight  Hill 

James  Samuel  Hobson,  Jr. 

Ray  Glenn  Jones  III 

J.  Mark  Kuehnert 

James  Henry  Logan,  Jr. 

Lawrence  P.  K.  Mbagara 

Glenn  I.  Miller 

Stephen  Richey  Montgomery 

James  Stacey  Phillips 

A.  Ronald  Richardson 

L.  Gordon  Robinson 

Robert  A.  Stauffacher 

Bruce  W.  Stewart 

Charles  A.  Summers 

Paula  Jeanne  Teague 

H.  Terris  Neuman 

Derek  Adolphus  Stapleton 

Paul  Benjamin  Thompson 


Aaron  David  Fulp-Eickstaedt 

with  distinction 
Judith  Ann  Fulp-Eickstaedt 

with  distinction 
Corey  D.  Ingold 
Elizabeth  Emma  Inman 
Ann  Houston  Kelly 
Kenneth  Stewart  Letterman 
Sally  W.  Lorey 

with  distinction 
Mary  Beecher  Mathes 

with  distinction 
Michael  Eugene  Maxfield 
Norman  Henry  McCrummen  III 
Sam  Evans  McGregor,  Jr. 
Allison  Foster  Moody 
Kevin  David  Morris 
Neal  Anthony  Neuenschwander 


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Susan  Moorefield  Newton 

with  distinction 
William  F.  Owens 
Lori  Ellen  Pistor 

with  distinction 
Michael  James  Poulos 

with  distinction 
Tamara  Puffer 

with  distinction 


Karen  Lorraine  Rogers 
Beth  Shannon-Faulk 
Linda  Janette  Sherer 
Jeffrey  Alan  Sockwell 
Catherine  Elizabeth  Taylor 

with  distinction 
Lisa  Faye  Traynham 
Andrew  Iverson  Walton 


MASTER  OF  ARTS  (Theological  Studies) 


Clayton  Harvey  Hulet 

with  distinction 
William  Robert  Jordan 

MASTER  OF  ARTS  (Youth  Ministry) 
Judy  E.  Moore 


Daniel  Frederick  Kendrick  III 
Julie  Elizabeth  Lehman 
Elizabeth  Nuernberger  Myers 


104 


PRIZES  AND  AWARDS  -  1992 
WILDS  BOOK  PRIZE  Aaron  Fulp-Eickstaedt 

COLUMBIA  SEMINARY  LEADERSHIP  AWARD  Ann  Kelly 

FLORRIE  WILKES  SANDERS  PRIZE  IN  THEOLOGY 


PRESBYTERIAN  WOMEN  OF  THE  PRESBYTERY  OF 
ST.  ANDREW  PREACHING  AWARD 


LUDWIG  RICHARD  MAX  DEWITZ 
OLD  TESTAMENT  STUDIES  AWARD 

EMMA  GAILLARD  BOYCE  AWARD 

INDIANTOWN  COUNTRY  CHURCH  AWARD 

COLUMBIA  FRIENDSHIP  CIRCLE  GRADUATE 
FELLOWSHIP 

COLUMBIA  GRADUATE  FELLOWSHIP 
FIARVARD  A.  ANDERSON  FELLOWSHIP 


Kyle  Fedler 
Ben  Trawick 


Elizabeth  Inman 
Philip  Dunford 


Kyle  Fedler 
Paul  Lang 
Paul  Lang 

Mary  D.  D'Alessio 

Clay  Hulet 
Catherine  Taylor 

Kyle  Fedler 


JAMES  T.  AND  CELESTE  M.  BOYD  MEMORIAL  BOOK 

FUND  AWARD  Kelly  Allen 

Susan  Newton 
Beecher  Mathes 


105 


1992-93  SCHOLARSHIP  RECIPIENTS 


BROYLES  SCHOLARSHIPS 


Margaret  Adams 

Marybeth  Asher-Lawson 

Lattie  Collins 

Robert  Googe 

Patricia  Johnson 

Gregory  Limongi 

Michelle  Thomas 

Thomas  Watkins 

Frederick  Whitehurst 


COLUMBIA  SCHOLARSHIPS 


Margaret  Brinck 
Gregory  Lund 
Carol  Seaman 


CORNELSON  SCHOLARSHIPS 


HOLLAND  SCHOLARSHIP 
LOVE  SCHOLARSHIPS 


Richard  Atkerson 

Kathryn  Crissman 

Craig  Goodrich 

Scott  Huie 

Deborah  Husband 

Beth  Kollas 

Jeffrey  Peterson-Davis 

Laura  Dunham 

Stephen  Kolmetz 
Barbara  White 


NEWTON  SCHOLARSHIPS 


SMITH-THOMPSON  SCHOLARSHIPS 


Kathy  Dawson 

Elizabeth  Duttera 

Robert  Frost 

Martin  Lifer 

Kimberly  Olson 

Peggy  Owens 

Todd  Speed 

Gregory  Breter 

Scott  Lawson 

Daniel  Milford 


TULL  SCHOLARSHIPS 


Rebecca  Gaudino 

Jennifer  Johnson 

Marvin  Lindsay 

Elizabeth  Morgan 

Ron  Nelson 

Lou  Ann  Sellers 

Benton  Trawick 


106 


1992-93  ROLL  OF  STUDENTS 
ADVANCED  DEGREE  STUDENTS 

DOCTOR  OF  SACRED  THEOLOGY 


Mary  Crist  Brown 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Paula  Ellen  Buford 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Arthur  Gower  Crosswell 
Milton,  Florida 


Larry  Gregory  Easterling 
Toledo,  Ohio 

Paul  Leon  Fulks,  Jr. 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Richard  Thomas  Gillespie 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Gerry  Keith  Hearn 
Inkster,  Michigan 

Neal  Walter  Kuhlhorst 
Clarkesville,  Georgia 


Maake  S.  Jonathan  Masango 
Parkview,  South  Africa 


Derrick  Craig  Miller 
Jefferson,  Georgia 


Susan  Braatz  Pendleton 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


David  Stewart  Shew 
Decatur,  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  Divinity  School 

B.S.,  Arkansas  State  University 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Florida 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Eastern  Michigan  University 
M.Div.,  Colgate  Rochester  Divinity  School 

B.S.,  Indiana  University 
M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

Dip.,  Federal  Theological  Seminary,  South 

Africa 
M.A.T.S.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

B.A.,  St.  Louis  Christian  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  University  of  Southern  California 
M.S.,  Columbia  University  School  of  Social 

Work 
M.P.H.,  University  of  Hawaii 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 

Emory  University 

A.B.,  Hampshire  College 

M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary 


107 


Wilson  Glenn  Van  Winkle 
Emerson,  Georgia 

David  Denk  Weitnauer 
Decatur,  Georgia 

DOCTOR  OF  MINISTRY 

Buford  Horace  Adams 
Ellenwood,  Georgia 


Frank  Charles  Aichinger 
Sumter,  South  Carolina 

Ralph  J.  Aker 
Orlando,  Florida 


G.  Morrell  Aldridge 
Midfield,  Alabama 


Ernest  Akwetey  Alema-Mensah 
Accra,  Ghana 


Dougald  Wilfred  Alexander 
Clarendon,  Jamaica 


James  Avery  Alexander 
East  Point,  Georgia 


Ben  Robert  Alford 
Adams,  Tennessee 

Catherine  Louise  Allsbury 
Belleair,  Florida 


Ruth  H.  Beck-Schaaff 
Sarasota,  Florida 

Carol  Till  Bender 

Charlotte,  North  Carolina 

John  Charles  Berghorst 
Moorestown,  New  Jersey 

Kay  Adams  Best 

Charleston,  South  Carolina 


B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

A.B.,  Davidson  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


B.A.,  Mercer  University  in  Atlanta 
M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.Arch.,  University  of  Virginia 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Morris  Brown  College 

M.Ed.,  Tuskegee  Institute 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Samford  University 
M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.S.,  University  of  Ghana,  Ghana 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 

Center 
M.S.,  Atlanta  University 

BA.Theol.,  University  of  the  West  Indies, 

Jamaica 
Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 

Indies,  Jamaica 

B.A.,  Oklahoma  City  University 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.A.,  George  Peabody  College  for  Teachers 
M.Div.,  Vanderbilt  University 

B.S.,  University  of  Wisconsin,  Stevens  Point 
M.Div.,  M.A.Y.M.,  Columbia  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Beaver  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Winthrop  College 

M.Div.,  Erskine  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Central  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Barber-Scotia  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 


108 


Thomas  William  Blair 
Sanford,  North  Carolina 

William  Herbert  Bland,  Jr. 
Sanford,  North  Carolina 


Martha  Means  Blount 
Jackson,  Mississippi 

Susan  Lynn  Boardman-McKissack 
Woodbridge,  Virginia 

John  William  Bolton 
Church  Hill,  Tennessee 


Ralph  Jerome  Boone 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 


Benjamin  Stephen  Booth 
Talladega,  Alabama 

Robin  Dale  Booth 
Norcross,  Georgia 

Gusten  Ray  Brainerd 
Montgomery,  Alabama 

Kenneth  L.  Broman-Fulks 
Easley,  South  Carolina 


Durwood  Lee  Broughton 
Chadbourn,  North  Carolina 


Harold  Berger  Brown,  Jr. 
Naples,  Florida 

John  Malcolm  Brownlee 
Riverdale,  Georgia 


Steven  Speed  Bryant 
Winter  Haven,  Florida 

Jack  Wayman  Buchanan,  Jr. 
Spartanburg,  South  Carolina 


William  Franklin  Buchanan 
Huntington,  West  Virginia 


B.A.,  Lafayette  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  M.C.E.,  North  Carolina  State 

University 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.M.,  Mississippi  State  College  for  Women 
M.C.E.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Eckerd  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Henderson  State  University 
B.D.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

A.M.,  Wheaton  College 

Th.M.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Grove  City  College 

M.Div.,  Pittsburgh  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Georgia 
M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  McKendree  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Eckerd  College 

M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  East  Carolina  University 
M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

A.B.,  University  of  Tennessee,  Chattanooga 
M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  Washington  and  Lee  University 
B.D.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 

Virginia 
S.T.M.,  Yale  University  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  University  of  Mississippi 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Gardner-Webb  College 
M.Div.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.S.,  Bethune-Cookman  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 


109 


John  Michael  Carpenter 
Nashville,  Tennessee 


John  William  Carpenter 
Morton,  Pennsylvania 

James  Alan  Carr 

Williamston,  North  Carolina 


Peter  Cameron  Carruthers 
Raleigh,  North  Carolina 

Ronald  Keith  Cason 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Charles  Stevens  Cathcart,  Sr. 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 

Byron  Keith  Chambers 
Kingston,  Jamaica 


Bruce  Arnold  Chapman 
McMinnville,  Tennessee 

Winston  Sylvester  Clemetson 
Kingston,  Jamaica 

Gerald  Rogers  Coker 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

William  Anthony  Collins 
Gatlinburg,  Tennessee 

Bonnie  Wade  Connor 
St.  Augustine,  Florida 

Edwin  Mark  Cooley 
Anderson,  South  Carolina 

Gary  Lynn  Coppedge 
Orchard  Lake,  Michigan 


James  William  Corbett 
Birmingham,  Alabama 


B.A.,  Scarritt  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

A.B.,  Bob  Jones  University 
M.Div.,  Pittsburgh-Xenia  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina, 

Charlotte 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Florida  Southern  College 
M.Div.,  Th.M.,  Columbia  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

Th.M.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Wake  Forest  College 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 

Indies,  Jamaica 
B.A.,  University  of  London 
Th.M.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  The  Citadel 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Calabar  Theological  College,  Jamaica 
M.Div.,  Southwestern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  M.A.,  University  of  Alabama 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theololgical  Seminary 

B.A.,  Georgia  State  University 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.S.,  Stetson  University 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.B.A.,  Texas  Technological  College 
M.Div.,  Columbia  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 


110 


James  Stanley  Crews 
Snellville,  Georgia 


Cynthia  Warner  Crowell 
Auburn,  New  York 

Keith  Michael  Curran 
Titusville,  Florida 


Ervie  Chris  Curvin 
St.  Petersburg,  Florida 

Stephen  George  Damos 
Parrottsville,  Tennessee 


Harold  Benjamin  Daniel 
Kingston,  Jamaica 


Charles  Gregory  Darden 
Ellenboro,  North  Carolina 

Curry  Watkins  Davis,  Jr. 
Leeds,  Alabama 

Richard  Clayton  Davis 
Snellville,  Georgia 


Ralph  R.  Deen-Clingan 
Sodus,  New  York 


Thomas  Goldsmith  Dendy 
Spartanburg,  South  Carolina 

James  Alfred  Dickens 
Lawrenceville,  Georgia 

Linda  Jean  Dickerson 
Ocala,  Florida 

Howard  Dennis  Draper,  Jr. 
Littleton,  North  Carolina 

Valerie  June  Duff 
Glasgow,  Scotland 

Scott  Douglas  Dunbar 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 


B.B.A.,  University  of  Georgia 

M.R.E.,  Southwestern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 
M.Div.,  equiv.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 

B.A.,  Millikin  University 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  State  University  of  New  York  College 

at  Buffalo 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Middle  Tennessee  State  University 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Shorter  College 
M.Ed.,  University  of  Georgia 
M.Div.,  Lutheran  Theological  Southern 
Seminary 

B.Sc,  B.A.,  University  of  the  West  Indies, 

Jamaica 
M.Ed.,  Boston  College 

A.B.,  LaGrange  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  California,  Santa  Barbara 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Mercer  University 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Westminster  College 
M.Div.,  Colgate  Rochester  Divinity  School/ 
Bexley  Hall/Crozer  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Emory  and  Henry  College 
M.Div.,  Erskine  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology 
M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.S.,  Radford  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

A.B.,  High  Point  College 

M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

Cert.,  St.  Colm's  Collge,  Scotland 


B.A.,  Emory  University 
M.Ed.,  Georgia  State  University 


111 


Kenneth  Alan  Dunivant 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Raymond  Augustus  Dunmyer 
Tuscaloosa,  Alabama 

Stephen  Lane  Dutton 
Pelham,  Alabama 


Steven  Phillip  Eason 
Morganton,  North  Carolina 

Jeffrey  George  Ebert 

Drexel  Hill,  Pennsylvania 


Annette  Coker  Edwards 
Charleston,  South  Carolina 


Jack  Harold  Emerick 
Nitro,  West  Virginia 


Tex  Lee  Ergle 
Anniston,  Alabama 


Fairfax  Fullerton  Fair 
Franklin,  Tennessee 


Mahlon  Scott  Felkins 
Birmingham,  Alabama 


Jerome  Joseph  Ferrari 

Signal  Mountain,  Tennessee 


James  Willard  Fisher 
Choudrant,  Louisiana 


Henry  James  Flowers 
Augusta,  Georgia 


Herbert  Strader  Frazier,  Sr. 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Gary  William  Fulton 
Gastonia,  North  Carolina 


B.S.,  Athens  State  College 
M.Div.,  Vanderbilt  University 

B.A.,  M.A.,  M.Div.,  Notre  Dame  Seminary 
M.A.,  Duauesne  University 

B.A.,  Campbellsville  College 
M.Div.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  East  Carolina  University 

M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

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 

B.A.,  Pennsylvania  State  University 
M.Div.,  Trinity  Evangelical  Divinity  School 
M.Ed.,  Georgia  State  University 

B.S.,  University  of  North  Alabama 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Southern  Methodist  University 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

A.B.,  Birmingham  Southern  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.C.E.,  M.S.C.E.,  Georgia  Institute  of 

Technology 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Spring  Arbor  College 
M.M.,  Emporia  State  University 
M.Div.,  Phillips  University 

B.A.,  Georgia  Southwestern  College 
M.Div.,  Southwestern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  University  of  Virginia 

M.B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina, 

Charlotte 
M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 


112 


William  Wakefield  Gaskill 
Avondale,  Pennsylvania 

Bobby  Dean  Gayton 
Cartersville,  Georgia 

Karen  Adele  Johnson  Gentry 
Cartersville,  Georgia 

Gregory  Earle  George 
Panama  City,  Florida 

Maxine  O'Dell  Gernert 
Athens,  Tennessee 

James  Anthony  Gibson,  Jr. 
Fairfield,  Alabama 

Stephen  Frederick  Goff 
Independence,  Missouri 

Howard  Hoffman  Gordon 
Little  Rock,  Arkansas 


Caroline  Burgin  Gourley 
Morganton,  North  Carolina 

John  Frank  Green 
Riverview,  Florida 


Samuel  Adolphus  Green 
Portmore,  Jamaica 

Samuel  Lawrence  Green 
Orlando,  Florida 


Robert  Leroy  Griffin 

Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

Thomas  Ward  Hagood 
Tuscaloosa,  Alabama 


B.A.,  The  Pennsylvania  State  University 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  M.A.,  Alabama  Christian  School  of 

Religion 
M.S.,  Troy  State  University 

B.A.,  Flagler  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Mobile  College 
M.Div.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.S.,  University  of  Tennessee 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama  at  Birmingham 
M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Western  Michigan  University 
M.A.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

A.B.,  Queens  College 

M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Florida 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.Th.,  Jamaica  Theological  Seminary 


B.A.,  University  of  South  Florida 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.A.,  Belhaven  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  M.A.,  Samford  University 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 

Emory  University 
M.A.,  University  of  Alabama 


Denise  Mae  Hall  B.A.,  Alder son-Broaddus  College 

Charleston  Heights,  West  Virginia    M.Div.,  Gordon-Coniuell  Theological 

Seminary 


Mary  Stewart  Hall 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


B.S.,  Presbyterian  College 

M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


113 


Jane  Eloise  Hally 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Charles  Frederick  Hammer 
Morristown,  Tennessee 

Charles  Jarred  Hammet,  Jr. 
Summerton,  South  Carolina 

Carnell  Hampton 
Gable,  South  Carolina 

Harris  Neal  Hand 
Wedowee,  Alabama 


William  Stephen  Hanna 

Bessemer  City,  North  Carolina 


Marni  Politte  Harmony 
Orlando,  Florida 


James  Ferrel  Haskins 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

William  Vincent  Hawkins 
Stockton,  Alabama 


Richard  Dean  Hawks 
Douglas,  Georgia 


Rachel  Fowler  Haynes 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


George  Timothy  Head 
Auburndale,  Florida 

Helen  Hardesty  Helms 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


Robert  William  Henderson 
Greensboro,  North  Carolina 

George  Russell  Hickman 
Deltona,  Florida 


A.B.,  Vassar  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.S.,  M.Div.,  Vanderbilt  University 


B.A.,  Wofford  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  B.D.,  Johnson  C.  Smith  University 


B.S.,  M.S.,  Jacksonville  State  University 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Lenoir-Rhyne  College 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.A.,  Tufts  University 

Th.M.,  Boston  University  School  of  Theology 
M.S.W.,  University  of  Wisconsin, 
Milwaukee 

B.B.A.,  University  of  Montevallo 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  University  of  Maryland 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.S.,  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 
M.B.A.,  Rochester  Institute  of  Technology 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.A.,  Agnes  Scott  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.M.,  Jacksonville  University 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Florida 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Furman  University 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Baylor  University 

M.Div.,  Fuller  Theological  Seminary 

Ed.  Spec,  M.A.T.,  Georgia  State  University 


114 


Edward  Yeatts  Hopkins 
Madison  Heights,  Virginia 

James  Charles  Horn 

Wynnewood,  Pennsylvania 

James  Gordon  Hughes 
Hendersonville,  Tennessee 

Joanne  Ruth  Hull 

Greensboro,  North  Carolina 


Sonjia  Lee  Hunt 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 


Martin  Henry  Jacobsen 
Ruston,  Louisiana 


Stephen  Howard  Janssen 
Orange,  California 

Robert  Sidney  Jeffords,  Sr. 
Clemmons,  North  Carolina 

Barry  Lee  Jenkins 

Orangeburg,  South  Carolina 

Terry  Lee  Johns 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Joseph  Lenoise  Johnson 
Dothan,  Alabama 

James  Willard  Johnston 
Lexington,  South  Carolina 


Thomas  Price  Johnston 
Gaylesville,  Alabama 


Rian  Paul  Kegerreis 
Milton,  Florida 

Samuel  Kilo  Kengwa 
Buea,  Cameroon 


Casey  Reginald  Kimbrough 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


Paul  Jeffrey  Kirbas 
Cornelia,  Georgia 


B.S.,  East  Tennessee  State  University 
M.Div.,  Reformed  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Muskingum  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Athens  State  College 
M.Div.,  Vanderbilt  University 

A.B.,  Davidson  College 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.S.,  Lee  College 

M.A.,  M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of 
Theology 

B.S.,  College  of  the  Ozarks 
M.Div.,  Austin  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

A.B.,  Grove  City  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Wake  Forest  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Presbyterian  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama,  Huntsville 
M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.S.,  Troy  State  University 

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.A.,  Birmingham  Southern  College 
M.Div.,  Asbury  Theological  Seminary 

Dip.,  Theological  College,  Cameroon 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.S.,  Pennsylvania  State  University 
M.Div.,  Colgate  Rochester  Divinity  School/ 
Bexley  Hall/Crozer  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Mercer  University  in  Atlanta 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


115 


Marcella  Louise  Klimas 
Tucker,  Georgia 

Mark  Lawrence  Knisley 
Knoxville,  Tennessee 


Glen  Allen  Krans- 

Parris  Island,  South  Carolina 

Laurie  Ann  Kraus-Neale 
Miami,  Florida 

Rupert  Eugene  Kuhne  III 
Hartsville,  South  Carolina 

David  Eugene  Kunselman 
Orchard  Park,  New  York 


B.A.,  Douglas  College 

M.Div.,  Episcopal  Divinity  School 

B.S.,  East  Tennessee  State  University 
M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Concordia  Senior  College 
M.Div.,  Concordia  Seminary 

B.A.,  Wheaton  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Presbyterian  College 

M.Div.,  Erskine  Theological  Seminary 

A.B.,  Hamilton  College 
B.D.,  Melbourne  College  of  Divinity, 
Australia 


Deborah  Lee  Kyser 

Greenville,  South  Carolina 

Robert  Harry  LaForce 
Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania 


Gary  Eugene  Laird 
Milton,  Florida 


Roy  David  Lancaster 
Knoxville,  Tennessee 

John  Michael  Larsen 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

George  Tigner  Lashley 
Matthews,  North  Carolina 

Robert  Eugene  Lee 

Greensboro,  North  Carolina 

Frederick  Owen  Lewis 
Oreland,  Pennsylvania 


Patricia  Anne  Lewis 
Morganton,  North  Carolina 


Philip  Conrad  Linder 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Furman  University 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Barrington  College 
M.Div.,  Gordon-Conwell  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Mobile  College 

M.Div.,  Southwestern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Bethel  College 

M.Div.,  Yale  University  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Elon  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Evangel  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Carson-Newman  College 
M.Div.,  Eastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina, 

Charlotte 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 

Emory  University 

B.S.,  Villanova  University 

M.Div.,  General  Theological  Seminary 


116 


Laurel  Marlene  Link 
Winston-Salem.  North  Carolina 


Josephine  Mellichamp  Locklair 
Summerville,  South  Carolina 


Mark  Allison  Lomax 
Ellenwood,  Georgia 

Lloyd  Alan  Looney 
Lawrenceville,  Georgia 

Thomas  Earl  Lord 
Martinez,  Georgia 

Herbert  L.  Marbury 
Columbus,  Georgia 

Samuel  Ruff  Matthews 
Lilburn,  Georgia 


John  Swift  McCall 

Black  Mountain,  North  Carolina 

Paul  Bradley  McClain,  Jr. 
Pensacola,  Florida 


John  Martin  McClearen 
Nashville,  Tennessee 


Nancy  Nichols  McCurley 
Nashville,  Tennessee 

Douglas  Bruce  McGillivray 
Ridge,  New  York 


Thomas  Edward  McGrath 
Winter  Haven,  Florida 

Richard  Dean  McKinnie 
Germantown,  Tennessee 

James  Eugene  McNaull 
Morrow,  Georgia 

George  Edward  McRae 
Miami,  Florida 


B.A.,  Wake  Forest  University 
M.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina, 

Greensboro 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 

B.A.,  Charleston  Southern  University 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Heidelberg  College 

M.Div.,  Trinity  Luthern  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Carolina 
M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Carson-Newman  College 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Morehouse  College 

B.D.,  Interdenominational  Theological  Center 

Th.M.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

A.B.,  Piedmont  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Duke  University 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Texas  Wesleyan  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.S.,  Austin  Peay  State  College 
M.Div.,  Vanderbilt  University 
M.A.E.,  University  of  Tennessee 

B.A.,  M.Div.,  Vanderbilt  University 


B.A.,  The  College  of  Wooster 
M.Div.,  Gordon-Conwell  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Westminster  College 

M.Div.,  Pittsburgh  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Lambuth  College 

M.Div.,  St.  Paul  School  of  Theology 

A.B.,  University  of  South  Carolina 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Bethune-Cookman  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 


117 


John  Edmund  Melvin 
Mt.  Hope,  West  Virginia 


Vaughan  J.  Michael 

Morgantown,  West  Virginia 


John  Locke  Milholland 
Statesville,  North  Carolina 

James  Alan  Miller 
Grayson,  Louisiana 


Roger  Gayle  Miller 

Gastonia,  North  Carolina 


James  Guyburn  Mishoe 

Summerville,  South  Carolina 


Gary  Raymond  Moore 
Vero  Beach,  Florida 

Marion  Griffin  Moore 

Stoneville,  North  Carolina 


Linda  Stack  Morgan 

Ansonville,  North  Carolina 


Robert  Leland  Morgan 
Rochester,  New  York 


Walter  Mueller 
Maple  Glen,  Pennsylvania 

Donald  R.  Muncie  II 
Mount  Vernon,  Ohio 


Danny  Carl  Murphy 
Winnsboro,  South  Carolina 


Joan  Lee  Murray-Matthews 
Durham,  North  Carolina 


B.S.,  Belhaven  College 

M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 

Virginia 

B.A.,  West  Virginia  Wesleyan  College 
M.Div.,  Wesley  Theological  Seminary 
S.T.M.,  University  of  Dubuque  Theological 
Seminary 

B.S.,  Western  Carolina  University 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Semianry 

B.A.,  Louisiana  College 
M.Div.,  Southwesten  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  M.Div.,  Drew  University 
B.M.,  Westminster  Choir  College 
M.M.,  Temple  University 

A.B.,  W of  ford  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.Mus.,  M.Mus.,  Miami  University 
M.Div.,  United  Theological  Seminary 

B.B.A.,  Georgia  Southern  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  High  Point  College 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

A.B.,  University  of  Chicago 
B.D.,  Austin  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

A.B.,  Upsala  College 

M.Div.,  Reformed  Episcopal  Seminary 

Th.M.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Randolph  Macon  College 
M.Div.,  Gordon-Conwell  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Concordia  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.S.N.,  Medical  College  of  Virginia 
B. of  Nursing,  University  of  South  Carolina 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 


118 


John  Charles  Neal 
Luton,  England 

Stephen  Richard  Negley 
Seffner,  Florida 

Orville  Karel  Neil 
Kingston,  Jamaica 

Richmond  Isaiah  Nelson 
Lawrence  Tavern,  Jamaica 


Richard  Brantley  Newsome 
Mobile,  Alabama 

Mwandiwona  Jonathan  Nkuchwayo 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


Robert  Joel  Norris 

Piedmont,  South  Carolina 

Louis  Oats 
Morristown,  Tennessee 


John  Wendell  Oldham 
Chattanooga,  Tennessee 


John  Paul  Oliver 
Pensacola,  Florida 


Robin  Shane  Owens 

Gastonia,  North  Carolina 

Mack  Reitzel  Painter 
Enid,  Oklahoma 

Jun  Ro  Park 

Decatur,  Georgia 

Francis  Marion  Parr 
Columbus,  Georgia 

Edward  Schley  Pease 
Greensboro,  Georgia 

Gail  Ruth  Perkins 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.D.,  University  of  London,  England 
Dip.,  University  of  Birmingham,  England 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Florida 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.Th.,  Jamaica  Theological  Seminary 


Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 

Indies,  Jamaica 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Vanderbilt  University 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  United  College  of  Zimbabwe, 

Zimbabwe 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 

Center 
M.S.W.,  Atlanta  University 

A.B.,  Central  Wesleyan  College 
M.Div.,  Asbury  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  The  University  of  the  South 
M.Div.,  Seabury '-Western  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  M.S.S.W.,  University  of  Tennessee 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  B.M.,  Samford  University 
M.Div.,  Southwestern  Baptist  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  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  Florida  State  University 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  University  of  Alabama 

M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


119 


Grady  Joe  Perryman 
Selma,  Alabama 

William  Harrison  Phares,  Jr. 
Tuscaloosa,  Alabama 


Thomas  F.  Pickering 
Mexico,  Missouri 


Charles  Frederick  Pieplow 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Andral  Bratton  Plexico 
Mebane,  North  Carolina 

James  William  Quarles 
Shelby,  North  Carolina 


Lucas  Boyd  Queen 
Charleston,  Tennessee 

Paul  Philip  Rader 
Huntington,  West  Virginia 


Laura  Dorsey  Rains 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Richard  Nelson  Ralls 
Bessemer,  Alabama 

Fred  Richard  Reynolds 
Stockbridge,  Georgia 

Johnny  Clyde  Reynolds 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Lionel  Caswall  Richards 
St.  John's,  Antigua 

James  Edward  Richardson 
Gastonia,  North  Carolina 


Daniel  Drew  Robinson 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 

Jeannette  Green  Rodenbough 
Madison,  North  Carolina 


B.A.,  Hendrix  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama,  Birmingham 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

A.B.,  University  of  Nebraska 
M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Concordia  Senior  College 
M.Div.,  Concordia  Seminary 

A.B.,  Presbyterian  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  College  of  Charleston 

M.R.E.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 
M.Div.,  Erskine  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.S.,  Pikeville  College 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

A.B.,  Agnes  Scott  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  William  Jewell  College 

B.D.,  Andover  Newton  Theological  School 

B.S.,  Troy  State  University 

M.A.,  Ashland  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Morris  Brown  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.A.,  University  of  the  West  Indies,  Jamaica 
Ord.,  Coddrington  College,  Barbados 

B.A.,  Carson-Newman  College 
M.Div.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 
Th.M.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 

B.A.,  St.  Andrews  Presbyterian  College 
M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

A.B.,  Randolph-Macon  Woman's  College 
M.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina, 

Greensboro 
M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 


120 


Charles  Louis  Rolen 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

William  Frederick  Rose 
Shelby,  North  Carolina 

Charles  Michael  Ruark 
Hope,  Arkansas 

Daniel  Mark  Sanders-Wooley 
Brentwood,  Tennessee 

John  Arthur  Schmidt 

Warminster,  Pennsylvania 

Timothy  Nathan  Setzer 
Waterville,  Maine 

Dale  Livingston  Shaw 
Jacksonville,  Florida 

Guy  Hubert  Shealy 
Rock  Hill,  South  Carolina 


Anne  Carter  Shelley 

Clemmons,  North  Carolina 


James  Chester  Shelton 
Waxhaw,  North  Carolina 


Billy  Cooper  Shiley 

Huntington,  West  Virginia 

Richard  Lee  Shinkle 
Bossier  City,  Louisiana 


Lynn  Edwin  Shurley,  Jr. 
Paducah,  Kentucky 

Amy  Sass  Sigmon 

Charlotte,  North  Carolina 

Lawrence  McBride  Sigmon 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


Deborah  Lee  Silver 
Evans,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Louisiana  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

A.B.,  Davidson  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Austin  College 

M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Flagler  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Hastings  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Berkshire  Chirstian  College 
M.C.E.,  Reformed  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Tuskegee  University 
J.D.,  Texas  Southern  University 

A.B.,  Newberry  College 

M.Div.,  Lutheran  Southern  Theological 

Seminary 
M.Ed.,  Winthrop  College 

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.,  Shepherd  College 

M.Div.,  Wesley  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  David  Lipscomb  College 

M.S.  Ed.,  Iona  College 

M.Div.,  Memphis  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Millsaps  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Bryn  Mawr  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel 

Hill 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Manchester  College 

M.Div.,  Bethany  Theological  Seminary 


111 


Bradley  Donald  Smith 
Columbia,  South  Carolina 

Donnie  Wilburn  Smith 
Snellville,  Georgia 

Diana  Lee  Spangler-Crawford 
Valdese,  North  Carolina 

Dallas  Earl  Speight 
Pace,  Florida 


Kenneth  Phillip  Stealing 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


Gerald  Austin  Stephens 
Hoover,  Alabama 


Cephas  Stern 
Hanover,  Jamaica 

Alvin  Macon  Stinson 
Haleyville,  Alabama 


Russell  Charles  Sullivan,  Jr. 
Florence,  South  Carolina 

William  Joseph  Swafford 
Covington,  Georgia 


Deborah  Schneider  Taylor 
Apex,  North  Carolina 

Gerald  Wayne  Terry 
Florence,  South  Carolina 


Ernest  Trice  Thompson  III 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


Keith  Jon  Thompson 
Wilmington,  North  Carolina 


Paul  Benjamin  Thompson 
Christiana,  Jamaica 


B.S.,  University  of  Georgia 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Transylvania  University 
M.Div.,  Texas  Christian  University 

B.A.,  Bob  Jones  University 

M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 
M.S.,  Troy  State  University 

B.S.,  Trenton  State  College 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Tennessee 
M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

Dip.  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 
Indies,  Jamaica 

B.A.,  Alabama  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  College  of  Charleston 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

A.B.,  Augustana  College 

A.M.,  M.A.,  University  of  Northern 

Colorado 
M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  Theological 

Seminary 

B.A.,  Vanderbilt  University 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  Wofford  College 
M.Div.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.S.,  University  of  South  Carolina 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.A.,  Texas  Christian  University 
M.Div.,  Austin  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 

Indies,  Jamaica 
Th.M.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


122 


Dan  Maynard  Thornton 
Newland,  North  Carolina 


Mark  Alan  Tilley 

Rocky  Mount,  North  Carolina 

David  Earl  Tucker 

Huntington,  West  Virginia 

Alton  Beresford  Tulloch 
St.  Ann,  Jamaica 

Margaret  Teresa  Turney-Ayer 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


Ridley  Nortman  Usherwood 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 


Peniamina  Vilitai  Vai 
Clarendon,  Jamaica 


Billy  Earl  Vaughn 

Barnwell,  South  Carolina 


Donald  Dale  Wade 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

Mitchell  Millard  Walker,  Sr. 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Clarence  Arthur  Wall 
Knightdale,  North  Carolina 


John  Gary  Waller 

Greenville,  South  Carolina 


Mary  Rae  Waller 

Columbia,  South  Carolina 


James  Alexander  Ward 
East  Point,  Georgia 

William  Allen  Weller 
Hendersonville,  Tennessee 


B.A.,  Furman  University 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  Gardner-Webb  College 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  East  Coast  Bible  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  University  of  the  West  Indies,  Jamaica 
Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 
Indies,  Jamaica 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Florida 
M.M.,  Indiana  University 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Gordon-Conwell  Theological 
Seminary 

Cert.,  Malua  Theological  College,  Western 

Samoa 
B.D.,  Pacific  Theological  College,  Fiji  Islands 

B.A.,  Carson-Newman  College 
M.Div.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.E.E.,  University  of  Virginia 
B.D.,  Fuller  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Bethel  College 

M.Div.,  Louisville  Presbyterian  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.,  Barry  College 

M.A.,  University  of  Virginia 

M.A.,  Catholic  University  of  America 

A.B.,  High  Point  College 

M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

B.S.,  Middle  Tennessee  State  University 

M.Ed.,  University  of  Florida 

M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 


123 


Thomas  Granville  Westfall 
Willow  Springs,  North  Carolina 

Floyd  Ray  Whatley 
Dubach,  Louisiana 


Dennis  Gerard  Whitaker 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 


Clyde  McPherson  Wiley 
Deland,  Florida 

Philip  Albert  Williams 
Meridian,  Mississippi 

Stephen  Charles  Williams 
Knoxville,  Tennessee 

Robert  Lewis  Williamson 
Gallatin,  Tennessee 

William  Whitfield  Williamson 
Columbia,  Tennessee 


Ben  William  Wilson 
Iva,  South  Carolina 

Stuart  Thomas  Wilson 
Charlotte,  North  Carolina 

Gerald  Edward  Worrell 
Cornelius,  North  Carolina 


Brian  Maurice  Wyatt 
Birmingham,  Alabama 


Christopher  Aaron  Yim 
Wilmington,  North  Carolina 


Herman  Robert  Yoos 

Charleston,  South  Carolina 


B.S.,  Slippery  Rock  State  College 
M.Div.,  Pittsburgh  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Louisiana  College 
M.Div.,  New  Orleans  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel 

Hill 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 

B.S.,  University  of  Florida 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Florida 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Yale  University 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.A.,  Hampden- Sydney  College 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 
Virginia 

B.A.,  Erskine  College 

M.Div.,  Erskine  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Old  Dominion  University 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

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.A.,  Hamp den-Sydney  College 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 

Virginia 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel 

Hill 
M.Div.,  Lutheran  Theological  Southern 

Seminary 


124 


Phillip  Dale  Young 
Centre,  Alabama 


Roderick  Zak 
Orlando,  Florida 


MASTER  OF  THEOLOGY 

Sung  Kon  Bak 

Chullanam-Do,  Korea 


Brant  Dale  Baker 
Mobile,  Alabama 

Robert  Owen  Baker 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Calvin  Jerome  Banks 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Henley  Dwight  Bernard 
Kingston,  Jamaica 

Sara  Bedon  Burress 
Edinburgh,  Scotland 

Michael  Theodore  Carey 
Marietta,  Georgia 

Vincent  Peter  Castellani 
Guatemala  City,  Guatemala 

Eun-Il  Chang 
Seoul,  Korea 


Choong  Sik  Chun 
Seoul,  Korea 


Robert  Alva  Deen  III 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Scott  Arthur  Ellington 

Hermosillo,  Sonora,  Mexico 

Deborah  Ann  Fitzgerald 
Jefferson,  South  Carolina 


B.S.,  University  of  North  Alabama 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.S.,  Spring  Hill  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 


B.Agric,  Chonnam  National  University, 

Korea 
M.Div.,  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary, 

Korea 

B.A.,  Claremont  McKenna  College 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Winston-Salem  State  University 
M.Div.,  Duke  University  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  University  of  the  West  Indies,  Jamaica 
Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the  West 
Indies,  Jamaica 

B.S.,  Mississippi  State  University 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama,  Huntsville 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  East  Coast  Bible  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Chongshin  College,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary, 
Korea 

B.B.A.,  Chonnam  National  University,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary, 
Korea 

B.S.,  Port  Hays  State  University 
M.C.M.,  Southern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 

Emory  University 

B.S.,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Agnes  Scott  College 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 


125 


Larry  Abbott  Golemon 
Decatur,  Geogia 

Peter  Joseph  Gorday 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

David  Charles  Hancock 
Alpharetta,  Georgia 


Wallace  Stovall  Hartsfield,  Jr. 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


Kathryn  Smith  Hazel 
Hartwell,  Georgia 


Guy  Allen  Helms 
Suwanee,  Georgia 

Barbara  Kalehoff  Hicks 
Lilburn,  Georgia 

Edward  Harry  Home 
Darien,  Georgia 


Frank  Ervin  Johnson 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Linda  Marie  Perry  Jones 
Lawrenceville,  Georgia 


Russell  Siler  Jones 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Choonki  Kim 
Bucheon,  Korea 


Ho  Gi  Kim 
Singapore 


Jae  Young  Kim 
Seoul,  Korea 

Jong  Choon  Kim 
Seoul,  Korea 


B.A.,  Stanford  University 

M.Div.,  Yale  University  Divinity  School 

B.A.,  Dartmouth  College 

M.A.,  Ph.D.,  Vanderbilt  University 

B.A.,  LaGrange  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  University  of  Missouri,  Kansas  City 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.A.,  Albany  State  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

B.A.,  Covenant  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Temple  University 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Eckerd  College 

M.Div.,  Austin  Presbyterian  Theological 

Seminary 
D.Min.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Morehouse  College 
M.Div.,  Interdenominational  Theological 
Center 

A.B.,  Baldwin-Wallace  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Furman  University 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 
Seminary 

B.Mus.,  M.Mus.,  Kyung  Hee  University, 

Korea 
M.Div.,  Union  Theological  Seminary  in 

Virginia 

B.A.,  Soong  Sil  University,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary, 
Korea 

B.A.,  Chongshin  College,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Covenant  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Jeonju  University,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary, 
Korea 


126 


Moosa  Kim 
Osaka,  Japan 


Un-Yong  Kim 
Seoul,  Korea 


Edward  Richard  Knight 
Whitesville,  West  Virginia 

Bjoern  Dieter  Kranefuss 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

Joseph  S.  Lee 

Clarkston,  Georgia 

Nancy  Cheryl  Lee 

Chapel  Hill,  North  Carolina 


Timothy  Mix  Leslie 
Montgomery,  Alabama 

Andras  Lovas 
Budapest,  Hungary 

Mary  Beecher  Mathes 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Robert  Kim  Mclntire 
Smyrna,  Georgia 


John  McLean,  Jr. 
Augusta,  Georgia 

Larry  Randal  McQueen 
Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Philip  C.  Morris 

Cleveland,  Tennessee 

Si-Gull  Nam 
Newtownabby,  United  Kingdom 


Richard  Montgomery  Nelson 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

Amos  Kariuki  Njenga 
Molo,  Kenya 


B.A.,  Osaka  University  of  Foreign  Studies, 

Japan 
M.Div.,  Kobe  Reformed  Theological 

Seminary,  Japan 

Th.B.,  Korea  Baptist  Theological  College, 

Korea 
M.Div.,  Th.M.,  Presbyterian  Theological 

Seminary,  Korea 

B.S.,  University  of  Tennessee 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

Theolog.  Examen.  Universitaet  Hamburg, 
Germany 

B.S.,  California  State  University,  Northridge 
M.Div.,  International  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel 

Hill 
M.Div.,  Southeastern  Baptist  Theological 

Seminary 

B.A.,  Belhaven  College 

M.Div.,  Reformed  Theological  Seminary 

M.Div.,  Reformed  Theological  Seminary, 
Hungary 

B.A.,  Salem  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.S.,  North  Georgia  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Lee  College 

M.Div.,  Church  of  God  School  of  Theology 

Th.B.,  Pusan  Presbyterian  Theological 

Seminary,  Korea 
Dip.,  M.P.S.,  Presbyterian  Theological 

Seminary,  Korea 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.D.,  St.  Paul's  Theological  College,  Kenya 


127 


Scott  Christian  Opsahl 
Dover,  New  Jersey 

Lajos  Papp 
Hajduszoboszlo,  Hungary 

Joon  Girl  Park 
Seoul,  Korea 


Gregory  Rolan  Perry 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Christopher  Allen  Price 
Dunwoody,  Georgia 


Diane  Lovin  Ragsdale 
Rochester,  New  York 

Keith  Lentz  Riddle 
Fayetteville,  North  Carolina 

Charles  Wiley  Roberts 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Frances  Jean  Ruthven 
Tryon,  North  Carolina 

Dong-Chae  Shin 
Seoul,  Korea 


Roderick  Dale  Stone 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Jung  Woong  Suh 
Seoul,  Korea 

Sharon  Lynn  Taylor 
Barnesville,  Georgia 

Paul  Russell  Thim 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Paolo  Tognina 

Poschiavo,  Switzerland 

Dorina  Ellen  Trouteaud 
Roswell,  Georgia 


Jose  Luis  Velazco 
Mexico  City,  Mexico 


B.A.,  University  of  Washington 
M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

M.Div.,  Reformed  Theological  Academy, 
Hungary 

B.E.,  Korea  Maritime  University,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Presbyterian  Theological  Seminary, 
Korea 

B.S.,  Louisiana  State  University 
M.Div.,  Reformed  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  University  of  Georgia 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

Ph.D.,  University  of  St.  Andrews,  Scotland 

A.B.,  Georgia  Southern  College 
M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

B.A.,  Wofford  College 

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.,  Kyonggi  University,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Seoul  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary 

B.S.,  University  of  Dubuque 

M.Div.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 

B.Th.,  M.Th.,  Hanshin  University,  Korea 


A.B.,  University  of  Missouri 
M.Div.,  Saint  Paul  School  of  Theology 

B.A.,  Swathmore  College 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

Lie,  Facolta  Valdese  di  Teologia,  Italy 


B.A.,  College  of  Wooster 

M.S.,  University  of  Detroit 

M.Div.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

Lie.  Theol.,  Seminario  Teologico 
Presbiteriano  de  Mexico 


128 


Andrew  Jackson  Livick  Waskey 
Dalton,  Georgia 


Otis  Lee  Weldon 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Mary  Margaret  Britton  Yearwood 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


Young  Sun  Yu 
Seoul,  Korea 


Christopher  Edward  Zorn 
SherriU'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.,  Mercer  University  in  Atlanta 
M.Div.,  Candler  School  of  Theology  at 
Emory  University 

B.Eng.,  Chonbuk  National  University,  Korea 
M.Div.,  Th.M.,  Presbyterian  Theological 
Seminary,  Korea 

B.A.,  Mercer  University 

D.Min.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 


BASIC  DEGREE  STUDENTS 

MASTER  OF  DIVINITY 
C  COMPONENT 


Name 

College 

Home  Town 

Presbytery  or  Denomination 

Rebecca  Jane  Ardell 
Hunt,  Texas 

B.A.,  Haverford  College 
New  Covenant 

Marybeth  Asher-Lawson 
Ormond  Beach,  Florida 

B.S.,  University  of  Texas 
Central  Florida 

Richard  Cole  Atkerson 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Christopher  Joel  Bobo 
Roswell,  Georgia 


Francis  Cornwell  Boyd 
Asheboro,  North  Carolina 


Gregory  Jon  Breter 

West  Palm  Beach,  Florida 

Dean  William  Brown 
Minneapolis,  Minnesota 


B.S.,  Samford  University 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

B.S.A.E.,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology 
M.S.A.E.,  Massachusetts  Institute  of 

Technology 

Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Wilmington 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

Salem 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 
Tropical  Florida 

B.S.,  Mankato  State  University 
Foothills 


129 


Joseph  Evan  Campbell  III 
Shreveport,  Louisiana 


A.B.,  Duke  University 
J.D.,  Duke  University  School  of  Law 
Pines 


Katherine  Leigh  Carpenter 
Greensboro,  North  Carolina 


Tae  Ho  Cheong 

Corona,  New  York 

Boin  Cho 

Athens,  Georgia 


Nancy  Lynn  Cooper 
Follansbee,  West  Virginia 

Belinda  Mae  Curry 
Waterford,  Mississippi 


Jane  Elizabeth  Dasher 
Columbus,  Ohio 

Ellen  Marie  Donnan 
Hunginton,  West  Virginia 


Erastus  Jones  Doughton 
Greenville,  North  Carolina 

Martha  Moon  Ebel 
Aiken,  South  Carolina 

Karen  K.  Estes 

Nashville,  Tennessee 

Thomas  Renfroe  Evans  III 
Kennesaw,  Georgia 

Willie  Ralph  Gandy,  Jr. 
Harvest,  Alabama 

Nancy  Elizabeth  Graham 
Norcross,  Georgia 

Norman  Harris,  Jr. 
Tuscaloosa,  Alabama 

Linda  White  Hawthorne 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Greensboro 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

Salem 

B.S.,  Kon  Kuk  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Sogang  University,  Korea 
M.A.,  Sogang  Graduate  School 
M.S.,  University  of  Georgia 
Northeast  Georgia 

B.S.,  West  Liberty  State  College 
West  Virginia 

B.P.A.,  University  of  Mississippi 
M.J.P.S.,  Auburn  University  at  Montgomery 
St.  Andrew 

B.S.,  M.A.,  Ohio  State  University 
Scioto  Valley 

B.S.,  State  University  College,  Oneonta 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

West  Virginia 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel  Hill 
New  Hope 

B.A.,  Rice  University 
Trinity 

B.A.,  Vanderbilt  University 
Middle  Tennessee 

B.B.A.,  Kennesaw  College 
Cherokee 

B.A.,  Athens  State  College 
United  Methodist 

B.A.,  Georgia  State  University 
Grace  Fellowship  Church 

B.A.,  Stillman  College 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

B.A.,  Our  Lady  of  the  Lake  University 
M.A.,  Ph.D.,  University  of  Texas,  Austin 
Greater  Atlanta 


130 


Zoe  Anne  Henderson 

Southern  Pines,  North  Carolina 

Dana  Steffee  Hughes 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Kenneth  Andrew  Kasan 
Tampa,  Florida 

Paul  Hollingsworth  Lang 
Greenville,  South  Carolina 

Scott  Allan  Lawson 

Columbia,  South  Carolina 


Patricia  Breidenstein  Looper 
Smyrna,  Georgia 

Elizabeth  Maria  Majoros 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Carl  Beason  Marshall 
Douglasville,  Georgia 

Russell  Osborne  McKee,  III 
Zephyrhills,  Florida 

James  Gregory  McMinn 
Athens,  Georgia 

Murray  Daniel  Milford 
Bryan,  Texas 

Ron  Evan  Nelson 

Mooresville,  North  Carolina 

Kimberly  Sue  Olson 
Austin,  Texas 


Michael  Denton  O'Neil 
Fort  Worth,  Texas 

Jeffrey  Doyle  Peterson-Davis 
Oxnard,  California 

Kerri  Susan  Peterson-Davis 
Oxnard,  California 

Thomas  Michael  Pipkin 
Lakeland,  Florida 

Vanessa  Carol  Potter 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Davidson  College 
Coastal  Carolina 

B.A.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 
Tampa  Bay 

B.A.,  Furman  University 
Foothills 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Carolina,  Columbia 
M.A.,  George  Washington  University 
Trinity 

B.A.,  Thomas  A.  Edison  State  College 
United  Methodist 

B.A.,  Davidson  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama 
M.S.,  University  of  Southern  California 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Florida 
Tampa  Bay 

A.B.,  University  of  Georgia 
Northeast  Georgia 

B.A.,  Texas  A  &  M  University 
New  Covenant 

B.S.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel  Hill 
Salem 

B.A.,  Mount  Holyoke  College 
M.A.,  University  of  Texas 
Mission 

B.A.,  Austin  College 
Grace 

B.A.,  Westmont  College 
Santa  Barbara 

B.A.,  California  State  University,  Long  Beach 
Los  Ranchos 

B.A.,  University  of  Colorado 
Tampa  Bay 

B.S.,  Lamar  University 

M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

Greater  Atlanta 


131 


Jeffry  Lynn  Reynolds 
Orlando,  Florida 

Ann  Pitman  Runnion 
Port  Orange,  Florida 


Jac  Tyson  Saltzgiver 

Winston-Salem,  North  Carolina 

Patricia  Lyons  Senterfitt 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Jung  Yn  Shin 

Federal  Way,  Washington 

James  Todd  Speed 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Anne  Kimball  Stevens 
St.  Petersburg,  Florida 


Donald  Edward  Stribling 
Wichita  Falls,  Texas 

Walter  Brown  Tennyson,  Jr. 
Quitman,  Georgia 

Jane  Margaret  Thomas 
Huntsville,  Alabama 

Benton  Jefferson  Trawick 
Virginia  Beach,  Virginia 

John  David  White 
Aiken,  South  Carolina 

Harry  Wayne  Wynn 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

INTERNS 

John  Austin  Hinkle,  Jr. 
Dalton,  Georgia 

Willie  Mae  Brazil 
Knoxville,  Tennessee 

B  COMPONENT 

Maude  Ellen  Anderson 
McLean,  Virginia 

Scott  Richard  Anderson 
Seattle,  Washington 

Steven  Klaus  Arndt 
Huntsville,  Alabama 


B.A.,  Ithaca  College 
Central  Florida 

B.A.,  Bloomsburg  State 
MA.,  Azusa  Pacific  College 
Central  Florida 

BA.,  Wake  Forest  University 
Salem 

BA.,  Eckerd  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Seattle  Pacific  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Rhodes  College 
Cherokee 

B.A.,  Franklin  &  Marshall  College 

J.D.,  Case  Western  Reserve  University  Law 

School 

Tampa  Bay 

B.S.,  College  of  the  Ozarks 
Palo  Duro 

B.A.,  University  of  California,  Los  Angeles 
Flint  River 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama,  Huntsville 
North  Alabama 

A.B.,  Duke  University 
Salem 

B.S.,  University  of  South  Carolina 
Trinity 

B.A.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 


B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 
Cherokee 

B.S.,  Knoxville  College 
East  Tennessee 


B.A.,  M.Ed.,  University  of  Virginia 
National  Capital 

B.A.,  Seattle  Pacific  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  University  Alabama,  Huntsville 
North  Alabama 


132 


Jeffrey  William  Beebe 
Jupiter,  Florida 

Charles  Russell  Blasdell 
Vienna,  Virginia 

Lucy  Scofield  Bowerman 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Grace  Elizabeth  Boyer 
Hampton,  Virginia 


David  Mark  Bradley 
Bristol,  Tennessee 

Chris  Alan  Causey 
Mendocino,  California 

Paul  Wesley  Chaney 
Bradenton,  Florida 

Sung  Shik  Chang 
Tampa,  Florida 

Rita  Estelle  Cochrane 
Baton  Rouge,  Louisiana 

Lathe  Floyd  Collins  III 
Johnson  City,  Tennessee 

Fitzgerald  Maitland  Cook 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Darice  Kim  Dawson 
Dunedin,  Florida 

Kathy  Lynn  Dawson 
Colton,  California 


Laura  Adams  Dunham 

Hilton  Head  Island,  South  Carolina 


William  Clayton  Faulk 
Ft.  Walton  Beach,  Florida 


Robert  Andrew  Fisher 
Memphis,  Tennessee 


B.S.W.,  Florida  State  University 
Tropical  Florida 

B.A.,  George  Mason  University 
National  Capital 

B.Mu.,  M.S.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  College  of  William  and  Mary 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

Eastern  Virginia 

B.A.,  King  College 
Northeast  Georgia 

B.A.,  Samford  University 
Redwoods 

B.A.,  Eckerd  College 
Peace  River 

B.A.,  Yonsei  University 
Tampa  Bay 

B.A.,  Louisiana  State  University 
South  Louisiana 

B.A.,  East  Tennessee  State  University 
Holston 

B.A.,  Taylor  University 
M.A.Y.M.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 
Geater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Eckerd  College 
Tampa  Bay 

B.A.,  California  State  University,  Long  Beach 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

Riverside 

B.A.,  Purdue  University 
M.A.,  Montclair  State  College 
Ph.D.,  McMaster  University 
Charleston-Atlantic 

B.A.,  North  Carolina  State  University 
B.A.,  University  of  West  Florida 
Florida 

B.A.,  University  of  Alabama 
Memphis 


133 


SherylLynn  Kymburliegh  Frazier 
Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

Robert  Edward  Frost 
Deland,  Florida 


Sara  Verner  Foster  Fulton 
Beaufort,  South  Carolina 

Rebecca  J.  Kruger  Gaudino 
Benicia,  California 


Leslie  Ann  Glover 
Pasadena,  California 

Craig  Needham  Goodrich 
Vienna,  Virginia 


Robert  Glenn  Googe 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Jeanie  Marie  Griffin 

Palm  Beach  Gardens,  Florida 

Elizabeth  Jones  Grimshaw 
East  Lansing,  Michigan 


David  Robert  Grove 
Leesburg,  Florida 

Janet  James  Hankins 
Soddy-Daisy,  Tennessee 

Thomas  Halton  Hankins  III 

Soddy-Daisy,  Tennessee 

Chris  Elmer  Hester 
LaGrange,  Georgia 

Christina  Jeanne  riindley 
Cranbury,  New  Jersey 


Scott  Wilson  Huie 
Decatur,  Georgia 

David  Wayne  Hunt 
Richmond,  Virginia 


B.A.,  St.  Andrews  Presbyterian  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Florida  State  University 
J.D.,  University  of  Miami 
Central  Florida 

B.A.,  Presbyterian  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Friends  University 
M.A.,  Kansas  State  University 
Ph.D.,  University  of  California,  Davis 
United  Church  of  Christ 

B.A.,  Vanderbilt  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel  Hill 
J.D.,  Boston  College  Law  School 
National  Capital 

B.S.,  Auburn  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Flagler  College 
Tropical  Florida 

B.M.E.,  Butler  University 
M.A.,  Michigan  State  University 
Lake  Michigan 

B.S.,  University  of  Florida 
M.A.Y.M.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 
Central  Florida 

B.S.,  University  of  Tennessee 
M.A.T.,  East  Tennessee  State  University 
East  Tennessee 

B.A.,  M.A.,  Virginia  Polytechnic  Institute  and 
State  University 
East  Tennessee 

B.A.,  LaGrange  College 
United  Church  of  Christ 

B.A.,  Trenton  State  College 
J.D.,  Seton  Hall  University 
Monmouth 

B.A.,  Davidson  College 
New  York  City 

B.A.,  Virginia  Wesleyan  College 
Eastern  Virginia 


134 


Deborah  Claire  Husband 
Orlando,  Florida 

Patricia  Sue  Johnson 
Casselberry,  Florida 

Vanessa  Gail  Knight 
Lawrenceville,  Georgia 

Beth  Boyer  Kollas 

Hummelstown,  Pennsylvania 


Benton  Earl  Laughlin 
Middleburg,  Florida 

Michael  Keck  Lauter 
Austell,  Georgia 

Joon  Won  Lee 

Sumter,  South  Carolina 

Martin  William  Lifer  III 
Orlando,  Florida 


William  Marvin  Lindsay  III 
Fayetteville,  North  Carolina 

Patricia  Sims  Mallory 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Stephen  Charles  Iverson  Mann 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Douglas  Hung  Mar 
Indianapolis,  Indiana 

Mary  Amanda  McCutchen 
Manning,  South  Carolina 

Jeanne  Miller-Clark 
Winter  Park,  Florida 

Beverly  Friedlander  Ostrowski 
Snellville,  Georgia 

Peggy  Cecil  Owens 
Gastonia,  North  Carolina 

Thomas  Scot  Pritchard 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.S.,  University  of  Central  Florida 
J.D.,  University  of  Florida 
Central  Florida 

B.A.,  Mercer  University,  Atlanta 
Central  Florida 

B.M.,  Georgia  Southern  College 
M.M.,  Bowling  Green  State  University 

Savannah 

B.S.,  Elizabethtown  College 

M.S.,  Pennsylvania  State  University  College  of 

Medicine 

United  Church  of  Christ 

B.S.,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology 
B.S.,  Jacksonville  University 
St.  Augustine 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Wilmington 
Cherokee 

B.A.,  University  of  South  Carolina,  Columbia 
New  Harmony 

B.A.,  Vanderbilt  University 
J.D.,  University  of  Florida 
Central  Florida 

B.A.,  North  Carolina  State  University 
Coastal  Carolina 

A.B.,  Queens  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.S.,  Ball  State  University 
Wabash  Valley 

B.A.,  College  of  Charleston 
New  Harmony 

B.S.,  Florida  State  University 
Central  Florida 

A.B.,  University  of  Georgia 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Pembroke  State  University 
Western  North  Carolina 

B.S.,  Presbyterian  College 
Greater  Atlanta 


135 


John  Ransellaer  Ragsdale 
Jacksonville,  Florida 

Jeanne  Carette  Reynolds 
Orlando,  Florida 

Beverly  Ann  Richardson 
Maitland,  Florida 

Fred  Robinson,  Jr. 
Orlando,  Florida 

William  Charles  Runnion 
Port  Orange,  Florida 


Clifford  Arthur  Sandell 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Eric  William  Shaefer 
Jacksonville,  Florida 

Lou  Ann  Sellers 

Winston-Salem,  North  Carolina 


B.S.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Chapel  Hill 
St.  Augustine 

B.F.A.,  University  of  Florida 
Central  Florida 

B.A.,  Eckerd  College 
Central  Florida 

B.A.,  University  of  Dayton 
African  Methodist  Episcopal 

B.S.,  Clemson  University 
M.S.,  West  Coast  University 
Central  Florida 

B.S.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.S.,  Florida  State  University 
St.  Augustine 

B.S.,  Wake  Forest  University 
Western  North  Carolina 


Timothy  Frederick  Simpson 
Jacksonville,  Florida 


Timothy  Matthew  Slemmons 
Olathe,  Kansas 

Patrick  Dale  Sowers 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Michelle  Renee  Thomas 
Slidell,  Louisiana 


B.A.,  M.A.,  Liberty  University 
M.A.,  University  of  Florida 
St.  Augustine 

B.S.,  Kansas  State  University 
Northern  Kansas 

B.A.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Wilmington 


B.A.,  Montreat-Anderson  College 
M.A.,  Presbyterian  School  of  Christian 

Education 

South  Louisiana 


Courtney  Louise  Thompson 
Jonesboro,  Georgia 

Matthew  Allen  Trask 
Desoto,  Texas 

Thomas  Jeans  Watkins 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Frederick  Hancock  Whitehurst 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Berry  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  The  Citadel 
Grace 

B.A.,  Auburn  University 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

B.A.,  North  Carolina  State  University 
M.A.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 


Lawrence  David  Yerger 
Lighthouse  Point,  Florida 


B.S.,  University  of  West  Florida 
Tropical  Florida 


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A  COMPONENT 


Virginia  Miller  Abbott 
Winter  Park,  Florida 


Margaret  Blacksher  Adams 
Mobile,  Alabama 

David  Edward  Betts 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


Frank  Irvin  Blankinship  III 
Birmingham,  Alabama 

Charles  Nathaniel  Briley 
Mount  Airy,  North  Carolina 

Margaret  B.  Brinck 
Knoxville,  Tennessee 


B.A.,  George  Washington  University 
M.Ed.,  Fitchburg  State  College 
United  Church  of  Christ 

B.S.,  Vanderbilt  University 
South  Alabama 

BA.,  St.  Andrews  Presbyterian  College 
J.D.,  University  of  Georgia 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  St.  Andrews  Presbyterian  College 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

BA.,  Wofford  College 
Salem 

B.S.,  University  of  Cincinnati 
M.A.,  University  of  Missouri,  Kansas  City 
East  Tennessee 


David  Atson  Cagle 
Nashville,  Tennessee 

Stephen  Rhoads  Caine 
Signal  Mountain,  Tennessee 

James  Daryl  Cazin 
Tampa,  Florida 

Michael  Burnell  Chaney 
Livingston,  Alabama 


Joseph  Cohen 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Kathryn  Lee  Crissman 
Lilburn,  Georgia 

Stephanie  O.  Davage 
Lilburn,  Georgia 

Rick  Lee  Douylliez 

Green  Cove  Springs,  Florida 

Elizabeth  Sue  Duttera 
LaGrange,  Georgia 

Keith  Brient  Freeman 
Harrisburg,  North  Carolina 

Bonnie  Duncan  Habbersett 
Livonia,  Michigan 


B.S.,  University  of  Tennessee 
East  Tennessee 

B.A.,  Birmingham-Southern  College 
East  Tennessee 

B.A.,  Flagler  College 
Tampa  Bay 

BA.,  Austin  College 
M.A.T.,  Livingston  University 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

B.A.,  Toccoa  Falls  College 
Southern  Baptist 

BA.,  University  of  Florida 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Sam  Houston  State  University 
New  Covenant 

BA.,  University  of  North  Florida 
St.  Augustine 

BA.,  Davidson  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Wake  Forest  University 
Charlotte 

B.A.,  Marygrove  College 
Detroit 


137 


Ken  Everett  Hall 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Barbara  Bell  Hamilton 
Atlantic  Beach,  Florida 


Louly  Fowler  Hay 
Covington,  Georgia 


Ingram  Purefoy  Hedgpeth 
Raleigh,  North  Carolina 

Marilyn  Turner  Hedgpeth 
Raleigh,  North  Carolina 

Nancy  McDaniel  Hendrix 
Buford,  Georgia 


George  Douglas  Hilliard 
Middleburg,  Florida 

Barbara  A.  Holmes 
Decatur,  Georgia 


Walter  James  Holston,  Jr. 
Atlanta  Georgia 

Jennifer  Adrianna  Johnson 
Montgomery,  Alabama 

Hak  Chin  Kim 

Stockbridge,  Georgia 

Hyung  Seok  Kim 
Taegu,  Korea 

Stephen  Earl  Kolmetz 
Chipley,  Florida 

Paul  Berkeley  Landrum 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Insook  Lee 
Athens,  Georgia 


Thomas  Knight  Lewis  III 
Waycross,  Georgia 

Gregory  Augustine  Limongi 
Americus,  Georgia 


B.S.,  Georgia  Institute  of  Technology 
United  Methodist 

B.A.E.,  University  of  Florida 
M.A.E.,  University  of  North  Florida 
St.  Augustine 

A.B.,  Hollins  College 
M.A.,  Emory  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Wake  Forest  University 
New  Hope 

B.A.,  Salem  College 
New  Hope 

B.S.,  Oklahoma  State  University 
M.L.S.,  Clark-Atlanta  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.S.,  The  University  of  the  State  of  New  York 
St.  Augustine 

B.S.,  University  of  Connecticut 
M.S.,  Southern  Connecticut  State  University 
J.D.,  Mercer  University 
Holiness 

B.A.,  Miles  College 
Non-denominational 

B.A.,  Wesleyan  College 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

B.A.,  Atlanta  Christian  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Keimyung  University 
Presbyterian  Church  of  Korean 

PD.,  University  of  Florida 
Florida 

B.A.,  Emory  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  M.A.,  Sogang  University 
Ed.S.,  University  of  Georgia 
Northeast  Georgia 

B.S.,  Auburn  University 
North  Alabama 

B.S.,  State  University  of  New  York  at  Buffalo 
Flint  River 


138 


Gregory  J.  Lund 
Everett,  Washington 

William  Cleveland  McLaurin 
Chesapeake,  Virginia 

Elizabeth  Ann  Morgan 
Milledgeville,  Georgia 

William  David  Palmer 
Tuscaloosa,  Alabama 

Eleana  Manuel  Patterson 
Alpharetta,  Georgia 

Patrick  Hargett  Perryman 
Orlando,  Florida 

Joy  White  Pruett 
Gainesville,  Georgia 

Stephen  Michael  Ratliff 
Wadesboro,  North  Carolina 

Stephen  Charles  Robertson 
Bradenton,  Florida 

Carol  N.  Seaman 
Gainesville,  Florida 


David  Kirk  Shelor 

Stone  Mountain,  Georgia 

Earle  Francis  Sickles 
Ocala,  Florida 

Sherri  Patray  Simpson 
Jacksonville,  Florida 

Alice  Wood  Smith 
Albany,  Georgia 

Frances  A.  Waldron 
Hollywood,  Florida 

Robin  Dearman  Walker 
Tuscaloosa,  Alabama 

Robert  Lodwic  Weathersby 
Starkville,  Mississippi 

Barbara  Ruth  White 

Black  Mountain,  North  Carolina 


B.A.,  Seattle  Pacific  University 
Seattle 

B.S.,  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 
Eastern  Virginia 

B.A.,  Agnes  Scott  College 
Northeast  Georgia 

B.S.,  University  of  Alabama 
Sheppards  and  Lapsley 

B.A.,  College  of  Saint  Francis 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Rollins  College 
Central  Florida 

Brenau  University 
Northeast  Georgia 

B.A.,  Davidson  College 
Charlotte 

B.S.,  Butler  University 
Peace  River 

B.A.,  Mary  Baldwin  College 
M.Ed.,  University  of  Florida 
St.  Augustine 

B.S.,  Davidson  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Kent  State  University 
St.  Augustine 

B.A.,  Liberty  University 
St.  Augustine 

B.S.,  Albany  State  College 
Flint  River 

B.S.W.,  Florida  International  University 
M.S.,  Nova  University 
Tropical  Florida 

B.A.,  Samford  University 
North  Alabama 

B.A.,  Southwestern  Louisiana  University 
M.A.,  Mississippi  State  University 
St.  Andrew 

B.A.,  Queens  College 
M.S.,  Columbia  University 
Western  North  Carolina 


139 


Timothy  Sean  Wiles 
Norcross,  Georgia 

Donald  Elwyn  Winborne 
Kannapolis,  North  Carolina 

David  Scott  Worth 
Clearwater.  Florida 


B.S.,  University  of  North  Carolina,  Asheville 
Southern  Baptist 

B.A.,  University  of  Southern  Mississippi 
Charlotte 

B.S.,  Florida  Southern  College 
Tampa  Bay 


MASTER  OF  ARTS  IN  THEOLOGICAL  STUDIES 


Lucille  McCrary  Bagwell 
Gainesville,  Georgia 

Barry  Wesley  Barringer 
Pelican  Rapids,  Minnesota 

Barbara  Deemer  Douglass 
Dunwoody,  Georgia 

Elizabeth  Hall 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Marian  Aquilla  Haynes 
Decatur,  Georgia 

John  Charles  Knapp 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Elton  Bruce  Mather 
Avondale  Estates,  Georgia 

Brian  John  McCormick 
Independence,  Oregon 

Gayle  Annette  McFarland 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Mary  Nell  Morin 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Elizabeth  Irwin  Pendergrast 
Atlanta,  Georgia 

Brent  Stephen  Plate 
Decatur,  Georgia 

Warren  W.  Quinley 
Covington,  Georgia 

David  R.  Richardson 
Port  Angelis,  Washington 

Mary  Ann  Rose 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.S.,  University  of  Georgia 
Southern  Baptist 

B.A.,  Moorhead  State  University 
Evangelical  Baptist 

B.A.,  Hollins  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.S.,  Indiana  University 
M.A.,  Asbury  Theological  Seminary 
United  Methodist 

B.S.,  University  of  Missouri 
National  Baptist 

B.S.,  Georgia  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

A.B.,  Georgia  State  University 
J.D.,  University  of  Georgia 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Seattle  Pacific  Uuniversity 
Seattle 

B.A.,  Rhodes  College 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.S.,  Slippery  Rock  University 
Non-Denominational 

A.B.,  University  of  Tennessee 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.A.,  Seattle  Pacific  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.S.,  Benjamin  Franklin  University 
Church  of  God 

B.A.,  Seattle  Pacific  University 
Greater  Atlanta 

B.M.,  MM.,  University  of  Arizona 
Non-denominational 


140 


Samuel  Saint-Elie 
Austell,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Oakwood  College 
Adventist 


Marva  Strickland  Sanders 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Spelman  College 
M.S.W.,  Ph.D.,  Atlanta  University 
Baptist 


Peter  David  Shelly 
Canyon,  Texas 


B.A.,  University  of  Texas,  Austin 
Palo  Duro 


Barry  Douglas  Smith 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.S.,  Georgia  State  University 
B.A.,  Earl  Paulk  Institute 
Chapel  Hill  Harvester  Church 


Steven  Lotz  Snyder 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


B.A.,  The  King's  College 
M.B.A.,  Drexel  Institute 
Greater  Atlanta 


Nancy  Oates  Spragins 
Big  Canoe,  Georgia 


B.A.,  University  of  Mississippi 
Greater  Atlanta 


Robert  John  Stewart,  Jr. 
Atlanta,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Emory  University 
Greater  Atlanta 


Barbara  Lynn  Tolleson 
Decatur,  Georgia 


B.A.,  M.A.,  University  of  British  Columbia 
Greater  Atlanta 


Ronald  Gene  Toney 
Thomson,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Morehouse  College 
National  Baptist 


William  Joseph  Vickery 
Lawrenceville,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Preed-Hardeman  University 
Church  of  Christ 


Cherie  Ray  C.  White 
Nashville,  Tennessee 


B.A.,  Scarritt  College 
M.A.,  University  of  Arizona 
United  Methodist 


James  Houston  Wright 
Woodstock,  Georgia 


B.A.,  David  Lipscomb  University 
M.A.,  Middle  Tennessee  State  University 
Church  of  Christ 


UNCLASSIFIED  STUDENTS 


Richard  M.  Billingslea 
Lilburn,  Georgia 


B.S.,  Jacksonville  State  University 
Greater  Atlanta 


Christopher  Thomas  Griffin 
Norcross,  Georgia 


B.A.,  Berry  College 
Independent  Christian 


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SPECIAL  STUDENTS 

Bevis  B.  Byfield 
Kingston,  Jamaica 


D.  Jay  Freedman 
Cincinnati,  Ohio 


Desna  A.  Henry 
Kingston,  Jamaica 

Robert  R.  Jones 

Peterborough,  United  Kingdom 

Wonil  Lim 
Seoul,  Korea 


Sheila  M.  Munro 
Stranraer,  Scotland 


Min.Dip.,  United  Theological  College  of  the 

West  Indies 
B.A.,  Drake  University 
S.T.M.,  Princeton  Theological  Seminary 
Th.M.,  Columbia  Theological  Seminary 

Disciples  of  Christ 

BA.r  Emory  University 
M.S.,  University  of  Alabama,  Birmingham 
Jewish 

United  Theological  College  of  the  West  Indies 
Moravian 

Westminster  College 
United  Reformed  Church 

B.L.,  Sungsil  University 
M.Div.,  Seoul  Presbyterian  Seminary 
L.L.M.,  University  of  Georgia 
Korean  Presbyterian  Church 

Glasgow  University 
Church  of  Scotland 


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OCCASIONAL  STUDENTS 


Robert  Armistead 

William  B.  Bailey 

Garry  Carlin  Baker 

Richard  A.  Banks 

John  Bargeron 

Stephen  Beard 

Mary  Beardall 

James  Bell 

Cheryl  Lynn  Betts 

Mary  M.  Boyd 

James  Branard 

Claude  T.  Bray 

Henry  T.  Brent 

Dorothy  Bruton 

Joey  Byrd 

Richard  Cabot 

David  Carriker 

Boaz  Chang 

Robert  Chastain 

Joni  Beth  Clark 

Joyce  Coffman 

Ramon  Davila 

Ronald  DeGenaro,  Jr. 

Roberta  Dodds-Ingersoll 

Coile  Estes 

Frederick  Favors 

Michael  Fitze 

Carol  Ann  Fleming 

P.  J.  Flores 

Dwayne  K.  Gaddis 

Thomas  Gilmore 

Robin  Gipson 

James  Goldsmith 

Christopher  Graves 

John  Brice  Graves 

Ernest  L.  Greenwood 

Joe  E.  Griffin 

Gregory  Griffith 

Jong  Heon  Ham 

Judith  Hamilton 

Charles  Heyward 

Judith  M.  H.  Hockenberry 

Donald  Hughes 

Insik  Jang 

Hugh  C.  Jones 

Cheryl  Anne  Kawaja 

Peter  R.  Keith 


Dorothy  Kirk 
Danny  Klein 
Kathy  Ann  Kuczka 
Won  II  Lee 
Young  Lee 
Byron  Lesane 
Philip  Lilly 
Norman  H.  Linde  II 
Olga  L.  Malave 
Timothy  S.  Mallard 
Mary  McKey 
James  Miles 
Ralph  Miller 
Walter  E.  Monroe 
Kenneth  R.  Munson 
Virginia  Anne  Murray 
Jane  Nelson 
H.  Terris  Neuman 
Edwin  Normandia 
Anita  Parish 
Roger  E.  Patton 
Patricia  A.  Pearce 
Thomas  Rains 
Mary  Ann  Richardson 
Charles  M.  Roberts 
Arthur  Nelson  Robin 
Amanda  Russell-Jones 
Ketty  F.  Santos 
Mary  M.  Scott 
Angela  M.  Skinner 
Rob  Small 
Rufus  Smith 
Ian  R.  W.  Stake 
Evelyn  Teasley-Thomas 
Raymond  S.  Thomas 
Carol  Trax 
Donald  Varnadore 
Mary  Villilo 
Jim  Weldon 
Deborah  Wendell 
Gregory  White 
Reginald  Williams 
Dianne  Wright 
Jeffrey  D.  Yergler 
Sung  Koo  Yoon 
Rebecca  B.  Young 


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SUMMER  GREEK  SCHOOL  1992 


Margaret  Adams 
Terry  Beaird 
Frank  Blankinship 
Grace  Boyer 
Nathaniel  Briley 
Margaret  Brinck 
David  A.  Cagle 
Stephen  Caine 
Leslie  Callewart 
Carol  Capron 
Michael  Chaney 
Joni  Beth  Clark 
Rita  Cochrane 
Kathryn  Crissman 
Darice  Dawson 
Kathy  Dawson 
Roberta  Dodds-Ingersoll 
Jane  Dorman 
Rick  Douylliez 
Elizabeth  Duttera 
Glen  Fagan 
William  Faulk 
Keith  Freeman 
Robert  Frost 
Terry  Fugate 
Jeanie  Griffin 
Gregory  Griffith 
Elizabeth  Grimshaw 
David  Grove 
Bonnie  Habbersett 


Ken  Hall 
Barbara  Hamilton 
Louly  Hay 
Zoe  Henderson 
Douglas  Hilliard 
Walter  Holston 
Jennifer  Johnson 
Stephen  Kolmetz 
P.  Berke  Landrum 
Won  II  Lee 
Thomas  Lewis 
Gregory  Limongi 
William  McLaurin 
Antonio  McPhearson 
Elizabeth  Morgan 
David  Palmer 
Eleana  Patterson 
Joy  Pruett 
Stephen  Ratliff 
David  Shelor 
Alice  Wood  Smith 
David  Speno 
Michelle  Thomas 
Courtney  Thompson 
Frances  Waldron 
Barbara  White 
Gregory  White 
Timothy  Wiles 
Sandra  Wilmesherr 
Donald  Winborne 


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GEOGRAPHICAL  DISTRIBUTION 
OF  STUDENT  BODY 


Alabama  —  42 
Arkansas  —  2 
California  —  7 
Florida  -  70 
Georgia  —  155 
Indiana  —  1 
Kansas  —  1 
Kentucky  —  1 
Louisiana  —  8 
Maine  —  1 
Michigan  —  4 
Minnesota  —  2 
Mississippi  —  4 
Missouri  —  2 


New  Jersey  —  3 
New  York  -  7 
North  Carolina  -  73 
Ohio  -  4 
Oklahoma  —  1 
Oregon  —  1 
Pennsylvania  —  9 
South  Carolina  —  36 
Tennessee  —  48 
Texas  —  7 
Virginia  —  8 
Washington  —  4 
West  Virginia  —  10 


OTHER  COUNTRIES 


Antigua  —  1 
Cameroon  —  1 
Ghana  —  1 
Guatemala  —  1 
Hungary  —  2 
Jamaica  —  14 
Japan  —  1 


Kenya  —  1 
Korea  —  13 
Mexico  —  2 
Singapore  —  1 
South  Africa  —  1 
Switzerland  —  1 
United  Kingdom 


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CALENDAR  1993-1995 


1993-94 


1994-95 


SUMMER 

Greek  School 

July  7-August  27 

July  5-August  26 

Summer  Term 

July  12-23 

July  11-22 

July  26-August  6 

July  25-August  5 

FALL 

Planning  Retreat 

August  31  -  September  2 

August  30-September  1 

Labor  Day 

September  6 

September  5 

Orientation 

September  7-8 

September  6-7 

Classes  begin 

September  9 

September  8 

Opening  Convocation/ 

September  15 

September  14 

Honors  Day 

Senior  Ordination  Exams 

September  17-18 

September  16-17 

Thanksgiving  Holiday 

November  25-26 

November  24-25 

Classes  End 

December  9 

December  8 

Reading  Day 

December  10 

December  9 

Exams 

December  13-16 

December  12-16 

Final  papers  due 

December  16 

December  16 

WINTER 

A  Component/Alternative 

January  3 

January  4 

Contexts  begin 

Seminars  for  Ministers/ 

January  4-6 

January  9-12 

Continuing  Education 

Doctor  of  Ministry  classes 

January  10 

January  17** 

Martin  Luther  King 

January  17 

January  16 

Birthday  Holiday 

Doctor  of  Ministry 

January  21 

January  27 

classes  end 

Alternative  Context/A 

January  21 

January  24 

Component  Electives  End 

A  Component  exams 

January  24 

Columbia  Forum 

January  24-26 

SPRING 

Bible  Content  Exam 

February  4 

February  3 

Classes  begin 

February  7 

February  6 

Senior  Ordination  Exams 

February  18-19 

February  17-18 

Spring  Break 

April  4-8 

April  3-7 

Good  Friday 

April  1 

April  14 

Classes  end 

May  13 

May  12 

Reading  Day 

May  16 

May  15 

Exams 

May  17-20 

May  16-19 

Evaluation  Day 

May  19 

Commencement 

May  22 

May  21 

'Subject  to  decisions  on  a  revised  curriculum 
■* Class  meets  Saturday. 


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INDEX 


Academic  Information 
Administration 
Admissions  Procedure 
Alumni/ae  Association 


11 

90 

8 

87 


Atlanta  Theological  Association    24 

Auditors  8 

Awards  and  Prizes  lb 

Biblical  Area  35-42 

Board  of  Directors  88 

Bookstore  30 

Calendar  146 

Center  for  Asian  Ministries  24 

Center  for  Theological  Studies 
in  Florida  *  15 

Christian  Spirituality  Emphasis  29 

Clinical  Pastoral  Education  26 

Columbia  Friendship  Circle         87 

Conferences  for  Prospective 
Students  9 


Continuing  Education 

22 

Courses  of  Instruction 

33-69 

Curriculum 

33 

Doctor  of  Ministry 

19-20 

Doctor  of  Sacred  Theology     20-22 

Evangelism  28 

Faculty  93 

Fellowships  78 

Financial  Aid  79 

Financial  Information  82-83 

Grading  System  72-73 


Graduating  Class-1992  103 

Greek  School  144 

Historical  -  Doctrinal  Area      42-51 

History  of  Columbia  Seminary      5 

Housing  79 

Institutional  Support  87 

International  Students  9 

Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life    23 

Lectures  29 

Library  30 

Master  of  Arts  in  Theological 

Studies  15 

Master  of  Divinity  11-14 

Master  of  Theology  17-19 

Mid-Course  Assessment  13 

Occasional  Students  143 

Ordination  Examinations  74 

Orientation  70 

Practical  Theology  Area  51-66 

Roll  of  Students  107-144 

Scholarship  Funds  76-78 

Special  Students  142 

Student  Loans  80 

Student  Organizations  85-86 

Supervised  Ministry  66-68 

Theology,  Media,  and  the  Church 

Program  24 

Transfer  Students  9 

Unclassified  Students  141 


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DIRECTORY  FOR  COMMUNICATING 
TELEPHONE  404/378-8821 

Address  inquiries  to  the  following  at  Columbia  Seminary,  Decatur,  GA  30031-0520,  or  call 
404/378-8821;  fax  number  404/377-9696. 

Concerning  general  matters  about  the  seminary 
Douglas  W.  Oldenburg,  President 

Concerning  transcripts,  academic  records,  curriculum,  and  faculty 
James  Hudnut-Beumler,  Executive  Vice  President 

Concerning  business  matters  and  housing 
John  Gilmore,  Vice  President  for  Business  and  Finance 

Concerning  basic  degree  admissions 
Rebecca  S.  Parker,  Director  of  Admissions  and  Financial  Aid 

Concerning  financial  aid 
Robin  S.  Dietrich,  Financial  Aid  Officer 

Concerning  supervised  ministry 
R.  Leon  Carroll,  Director  of  Supervised  Ministry 

Concerning  scholarships  and  placement 
Philip  R.  Gehman,  Vice  President  for  Student  Life 

Concerning  development/seminary  relations,  wills  and  bequests,  church  relations,  living 
endowment,  student  preaching 
Frank  T.  Willey,  Director  of  Development  and  Columbia  Friendship  Circle 

Concerning  alumni /ae,  annual  fund  gifts 
Gloria  F.  Jennings,  Associate  Director  of  Annual  Fund  and  Alumni  /ae  Relations 

Concerning  public  relations,  publications,  campus  events 
Juliette  J.  Harper,  Director  of  Publications  and  Publicity 

Concerning  advanced  degrees 
George  B.  Telford,  Jr.,  Director  of  Advanced  Studies 

Concerning  continuing  education 
Sara  C  Juengst,  Director  of  Continuing  Education 

Concerning  lay  education 
Richard  Dietrich,  Director  of  Lay  Institute  of  Faith  and  Life 


NOTICE  OF  NONDISCRIMINATORY  POLICY 
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  available  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,  admission  policies,  scholarship  and  loan 
programs  and  other  school-administered  programs.  Columbia  Theological  Seminary  does  not 
discriminate  on  the  basis  of  handicap  in  its  programs  and  activities. 


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