With warm regards, President Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.

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1 Catalog

2 Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary Something momentous occurs when God calls a man to preach. It sets in motion a series of events that will shape and mold this man to be a herald for the most high God. While the gifts for ministry are sovereignly given, the training a man receives to develop those gifts is crucial. When handling the eternal truth of God s Word, the preacher must get it right. The sacraments must be properly administered to God s people. And the bride of Christ must be lovingly governed. When God calls a man to preach, it is a high calling. He must begin well. GREENVILLE SEMINARY HAS BEEN Committed to training passionate preachers of the gospel in the historic Reformed faith since Our hope and desire is to see faithful churches led by faithful ministers. God transforms men and women as He blesses His word as it goes forth in preaching. In this time of moral bankruptcy, the gimmick-driven church has found numerical success, but in the midst of this we advocate a return to a new view of ministry that, upon further investigation, is not new at all. We long to see a return to the ordinary means-ofgrace ministry that God blessed in all of the great epochs of history. Our great desire during the nowmaturing history of this seminary is to see faithful churches led by faithful men. The problems today facing the church are, humanly speaking, overwhelming: the culture is in a moral nosedive, and the church is compromising on all sides. The great need is an unflinching Christdriven, Grace-driven, and Scripturedriven ministry. Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is committed to such a ministry. As you peruse this catalog, I hope you will note our distinctives: a Bible-based curriculum committed to stringent academic requirements, equipping men to be godly pastors and preachers who proclaim with accuracy, authority, and passion the inerrant word of God. A U.S. Marine recruiting motto used to be We want a few good men. That remains our motto. Thank you for reading this catalog. If you and your church think you might be one of these good men, please get in touch with us. With warm regards, President Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr.

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Founding Principles Academic Programs Course Descriptions Faculty and Leadership AdmiN and Financial Policies Additional Information Index

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5 Theological commitments STATEment of belief AND covenant Theological Commitments 8 Believing that the Church is constantly in need of a sound ministry, committed to the Bible and the Confessional Standards of the church, Greenville Seminary is dedicated to the following distinctive principles: Belief in the plenary verbal inspiration of Scripture resulting in an inerrant Word as it was originally given by God, and, therefore, the only infallible rule of faith and practice. As an institution that takes God s Word seriously, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is committed to instructing men in the original languages of Scripture, so that they can read the original text of the Word. The Seminary emphasizes the proper rules of biblical interpretation. Along with this emphasis, attention is given to the study of textual criticism, so that the student can learn to make sound judgments about the original text of the Word. Belief in the Reformed Faith as set forth in the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger and Shorter Catechisms, and the Three Forms of Unity. The Seminary stands firmly on these historic standards as they set forth the biblical faith. Full subscription to the whole of these Standards is the Seminary s position. Belief that the biblical form of Church government is Presbyterianism, which is essential to the well-being of the Church, though not necessary to its being. Belief in the Great Commission as the one and only mission of the Church. Christ gave but one Great Commission to the Church, namely to evangelize the world and to teach all things that He taught. The Christian individually and in association with others has obligations to function in all spheres of life by developing and practicing the full implications of the Christian world-andlife view in every human relationship and in all aspects of life and society under the Lordship of Christ. The Church, on the other hand, should not presume to enter into spheres of activity where it has neither calling nor competence. THE ACADEMY MODEL Since the Church is the Christ-ordained means for the spiritual growth of God s people, the Seminary believes it can best serve as an arm of the Church. As an academy closely related to the local church, the Seminary can assist students growth in grace. The Seminary does not view itself as having any ecclesiastical authority over the personal life of the student. That falls under the jurisdiction of the church. This is not to suggest that the Seminary will not be deeply involved in assisting men to grow in grace, but it is the recognition that this growth is properly under the pastoral care of the church. Every student is expected to be a member of a local church, so that when there are pastoral needs for the students, the governing bodies of the church may be informed. To guarantee that Greenville Seminary will maintain its theological position, each member of the Board of Trustees, Faculty, and Teaching Staff is required initially and annually to subscribe to the following Statement of Belief and Covenant: Believing that there is but one, the living and true God, and that there are three persons in the Godhead, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and that these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory, and with solemn awareness of the accountability to Him in all that we feel, think, say, and do, the undersigned engages in and subscribes to this declaration: All Scripture is self-attesting, and being Truth, requires the human mind whole heartedly to subject itself in all its activities to the authority of Scripture complete as the Word of God, standing written in the 66 books of the Holy Bible, all therein being verbally inspired by Almighty God, and therefore without error in the original autographs. Reformed Theology as set forth in the Westminster Confession of Faith & the Larger and Shorter Catechisms as adopted by the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, is the system of doctrine taught in Scripture, and therefore is to be learned, taught, and proclaimed for the edification and government of Christian people, for the propagation of the faith and for the evangelization of the world by the power of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. And I do solemnly promise and engage not to inculcate, sanction, teach or insinuate anything which shall appear to me to contradict or contravene, either directly or implicitly, any element in that system of doctrine. Now, therefore, the undersigned, in the presence of God, states and signifies that he consents, agrees, and binds himself to all of the foregoing without any reservation whatsoever, and that he further obligates himself immediately to notify in writing the Board of Trustees should a change of any kind take place in his belief and feeling not in accord with this Statement. AMEN. CONFESSIONAL STANDARDS For the purposes of teaching, the confessional standards of the Seminary are the Westminster Confession of Faith & Catechisms as adopted by the Presbyterian Church in America and the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and the Belgic Confession, Heidelberg Catechism, and the Canons of Dort as adopted by the Synod of Dort in 1619 with the commonly received revision of article 6 of the Belgic Confession. In any perceived tension between the Westminster Standards and the Three Forms of Unity, the Westminster Standards shall be the final interpretation. Statement of Belief and Covenant 9

6 Statement of Purpose 10 statement of purpose This statement has been adapted from that which was adopted by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church when it formed Princeton Seminary in to form men for the Gospel ministry, who shall truly believe, and cordially love, and therefore endeavor to preach, propagate, and defend, in its genuineness, simplicity, and fullness, that system of religious belief and practice which is set forth in the Westminster Confession of Faith, Catechisms, and historic Presbyterianism; and thus to perpetuate and extend the influence of true evangelical piety and Gospel order. to provide for the Church an adequate supply and succession of able and faithful New Covenant ministers of the Word and sacrament; workmen that need not to be ashamed, accurately handling the Word of truth; reproving, rebuking and exhorting by means of expository, experimental, and applicatory preaching. to furnish our congregations with enlightened, humble, zealous pastors, who shall watch for the good of souls, and consider it their highest honor and happiness to win them to the Savior, and to nourish them in holiness and peace. to provide for the Church men who shall be able to defend her faith against skeptics, to defend her doctrine against heretics, to challenge the presuppositions of non-christian worldviews, and to serve faithfully in her courts. to found a nursery for missionaries to the nations, and to people destitute of the preaching of the Gospel; in which men, both nationals and internationals, may receive that appropriate preparation which lays a foundation for their qualification for missionary work. to endeavor to produce a succession of men qualified for and devoted to the work of the Gospel ministry; who, with a variety of gifts, suiting them to different stations in the Church of Christ, may all yet share a portion of the apostolic spirit; prepared thereby to make any sacrifice, to endure any hardship, and to render any service that the promotion of pure and undefiled religion may require. to unite, in those who shall occupy the ministerial office, that piety that is the fruit only of the renewing and sanctifying grace of God, and that love of learning which comes only from the desire for the deeper knowledge of God: believing that either piety without learning, or learning without piety, in ministers of the Gospel, is ultimately injurious to the Church. to promote and cultivate both piety and learning in the preparatory course for ministers of the Gospel; piety, by placing it in circumstances favorable to its growth, and by cherishing and regulating its ardor; learning, by affording favorable opportunities for its attainment, and by making its possession indispensable. to cultivate harmony and unity among the ministers of our church by educating a succession of them in the same course of study. to lay the foundation of early and lasting friendships, productive of confidence and mutual assistance in life among the ministers of the Gospel; which experience shows to be conducive not only to personal happiness, but to the production of inquiries, researches, and publications advantageous to the Church. to preserve the unity of our Church, educating her ministers in an intelligent and full subscription to the same doctrines and in a commitment to the principles of historic Presbyterianism. to bring genius and talent, when united with piety, to the service of the Church, whatever the financial need of its possessor, by furnishing, as far as possible, the means of education and support, with limited expense to the student.... to provide opportunity for the theological education of other than prospective ministers by means of the Master of Arts degree, Master of Ministry for Deacons, and the Master of Ministry for Ruling Elders. Statement of Purpose 11

7 HISTORY In the fall of 1987 the official training of men for the gospel ministry began in the facilities of what was then Augusta Street Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Morton H. Smith, Dr. Gregg Singer, and Dr. Henry Krabbendam, among others, teaching the first students. The Seminary s first commencement was on June 7, 1991, with three men graduating. From these small beginnings, the work of the Seminary has grown and been blessed in ways its founders never imagined. Additional faculty members have been added; Dr. Joseph A. Pipa, Jr. was inaugurated as the Seminary s first president in 1998; more and more students have joined the Seminary family; a capital funds campaign, Building on an Old Foundation, was launched, enabling the Seminary to relocate to more spacious facilities in 008. For several years, the Seminary has also hosted an annual Spring Theology Conference and Summer Institute that have covered a broad range of topics and continue to bring hundreds of God s people to Greenville for several days of solid biblical teaching and fellowship. Now in our third decade of ministry, we have over 150 graduates serving in several denominations in the United States, Canada, and several foreign countries. From year to year, we have an average of men training either on campus or by mentor-supervised distance education. This is, of course, a testimony to the grace of our God, who delights in taking small things and using them to display His own power and glory. Since its founding, the Seminary has been distinctively confessional, Old School and Presbyterian in its outlook and philosophy, and because of this, it has placed a strong emphasis on the sufficiency and infallibility of the Word of God, on the faithful, heart-searching proclamation of that Word, and on obedience to the Great Commission as the sole mission of the church. Faithful ministers and faithful churches: that continues to be our vision. All praise belongs to our most gracious God for all that He has done to establish and advance Greenville Seminary as a center for the training of men who will unashamedly proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. History 1

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9 philosophy of instruction the divinity program Philosophy of Instruction 16 The Seminary primarily prepares men for the gospel ministry through the Divinity Program, but offers other opportunities for study also. The Master of Arts is offered to those who desire a general biblical and theological education. The Master of Ministry for Ruling Elders and Master of Ministry for Deacons are degrees for ordained Ruling Elders and Deacons seeking further education, and for other men approved by their church leadership. All programs emphasize personal piety, knowledge, and application of the Word. PERSONAL PIETY Without personal piety, study is futile. The Seminary expects students to have daily personal devotions and family worship, led by the head of the household. Such tools as M Cheyne s Calendar of Daily Readings and the 1647 Directory for Family Worship of the Church of Scotland are recommended to the students to encourage them in these exercises of piety. KNOWLEDGE OF THE WORD All instruction in the Seminary is based on the conviction that the Bible is the infallible Word of God. Since the curriculum is to ground the student firmly in the Word, the study of the Bible in the original languages is central to all instruction. In the M.Div. program, the student is trained in the grammars of Biblical Greek and Hebrew and is expected to be proficient in these languages upon completion of the program. M.A., M.M.R.E. and M.M.D. degree candidates are not expected to learn these languages as part of their program of study, but they can expect that what they are taught reflects the use of them. In addition, the Seminary expects the student to read through a translation of the Bible each year. APPLICATION OF THE WORD It is the desire of the Seminary not only to produce knowledgeable and godly men, but men of action and discernment. Since the Scriptures are profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work, the curriculum shows students how to apply the Word of God. There is special emphasis on how to recognize, avoid, and remedy whims and fads that often sweep through the church to its detriment. PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY The Seminary recognizes that under God s Providence, even in preparing for the Gospel Ministry, men have various gifts and life situations. Therefore it offers two approaches to equipping men for the work of ministry: the Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) and the Master of Divinity (M.Div.). MASTER OF DIVINITY The Master of Divinity (M.Div.) is a professional degree program for the student who holds a B.A. or its equivalent and whose primary career goals are focused on the pastoral ministry. It can be completed in four years of full-time study. There is a six-year time limit for completing the program that may be extended only by faculty vote. BACHELOR OF DIVINITY The Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) is a degree program for the student who, for whatever reason, does not hold a B.A. or its equivalent. The applicant must be at least 0 years old to apply for this program of study. The Bachelor of Divinity degree should not be seen as a substitute for a B.A. Instead, it is a professional graduate degree designed solely to prepare qualified men for the ordained ministry. The course requirements of the B.D. program are identical to the M.Div. and can be completed in four years of full-time study. There is a six-year time limit for completing the program that may be extended only by faculty vote. FOUNDATIONS (PROPÆDEUTIC) YEAR Traditionally, the man arriving for seminary training had a college liberal arts degree. This meant, among other things, that he had a background in languages (Latin and Greek), logic, rhetoric, and philosophy. For many students this no longer holds true. Faced with this situation and realizing that the classical theological curriculum at GPTS presupposes a strong liberal arts background, GPTS has added a Foundations or Propædeutic year to fill the knowledge gap. However, recognizing that some students do still come to Seminary with a liberal arts degree, all or part of the Propædeutic year may be waived on the basis of proficiency examinations and one of the following: 1) college transcripts showing comparable course work completed with at least a B average, or ) distance education/taped classes on those topics with a grade of B or better. The Divinity Program 17

10 The Divinity Program 18 THE DIVINITY CURRICULUM The chart below gives a concise overview of the divinity curriculum. Descriptions of the various departments and courses, as well as a course rotation schedule, may be found in the following section of the Catalog. Two electives of two credit hours each, in any discipline, are required along with the following courses: CODE COURSE OLD TESTAMENT OT11 Pentateuch OT1 Hebrew I OT14 Hebrew II OT16 History and Poets OT1 Hebrew Exegesis I OT Hebrew Exegesis II OT4 Prophets OT OT Biblical Theology HRS Total: NEW TESTAMENT NT1 NT1 NT NT4 NT1 NT NT NT4 NT41 NT4 Beginning Greek Intermediate Greek I Intermediate Greek II Gospels and Acts Greek Exegesis I Greek Exegesis II Pauline Epistles Hebrews - Revelation NT Biblical Theology Advanced Biblical Exegesis Total: 4 HISTORICAL THEOLOGY HT10 Presbyterian Church History HT1 Ancient Church History HT Medieval Church History HT1 Reformation Church History HT Modern Church History SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY ST11 ST1 ST ST41 ST4 ST44 Intro. to Reformed Theology Prolegomena and Theology Creation, Man, and Sin Christ and Salvation Ecclesiology and Polity Eschatology APPLIED THEOLOGY AT11 Reformed Spirituality AT0 Introduction to Homiletics AT1 Hermeneutics AT0 Reformed Worship AT1 Homiletics Practicum I AT Homiletics Practicum II AT40 Reformed Pastor AT41 Evangelism and Missions AT4 Christian Education AT46 Pastoral Counseling APOLOGETICS & ETHICS AP11 Rhetoric AP1 Cults AP14 Logic AP1 Introduction to Apologetics AP Advanced Apologetics AP4 Ethics 4 Total: 15 Total: 17 4 Total: 6 Total: 14

11 FIELD EDUCATION SENIOR SERMON The Divinity Program As helpful as practical courses may be, they are no substitute for personal experience. Therefore, an integral part of the Divinity program is Field Education. Here, the Seminary works in concert with Presbyterian and Reformed churches to provide a structured training experience for Divinity candidates. The Seminary will make every effort to assist the non- Presbyterian candidates in locating a church of their denomination in which to complete their Field Education requirements. This segment of the Divinity Program is designed specifically to help enable prospective Teaching Elders to complete internship requirements while attending Greenville Seminary. However, it will be the candidates responsibility to ensure that their work meets the internship requirements of their particular presbyteries. The Seminary requires 1 units of field education. This may be met by: At least six semesters of part-time work (two hours per week) plus one fulltime semester in a church; or Two years of full-time summer work in a church; or One year of full-time work in a church; or Two to three years of part-time work (depending on number of hours per week) in a church. Preaching is at the heart of the Divinity program; therefore, the Seminary requires that each student in his final year of study preach a Senior Sermon. The student will deliver this sermon before the faculty and student body the semester that he plans to graduate. The sermon will be followed with an evaluation and critique by the faculty. The student must pass this requirement to graduate. ADMISSION Those applying for the B.D. program must be under the care of a presbytery or appropriate church governing body. In addition, the seminary requires from the Candidates Committee of the B.D. applicant s presbytery or other ecclesiastical body, a formal statement of approval and support for the applicant s enrollment in seminary. Those applying for the M.Div. must hold a B.A. degree or its equivalent. These men normally are expected to be under the care of a presbytery when applying. Men applying for either Divinity degree must submit three letters of reference: pastoral, character, and academic (if applicable for the B.D. applicant). 0

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13 MENTOR STUDY Mentor Study 4 Education under a Mentor In order to meet the need of men who desire to pursue the B.D., M.Div., M.M.R.E. or M.M.D. degrees, but are unable to relocate to Greenville for their full course of study, the Seminary provides for this education under the guidance and assistance of approved local mentors. For all mentors and students, the following guidelines apply: 1) All students seeking credit from GPTS must make regular application for admission to the Seminary. In addition, each non-resident student must a) be under care of presbytery prior to matriculation, b) have the formal approval of his overseeing presbytery to study via the Mentor Program (letters from presbytery must accompany application), and c) attend orientation on campus in the Fall semester of his first year. ) All students applying for the distance program must explain in a letter accompanying their application their reason for studying by distance. ) The tuition rate for non-resident students is the same as that of the resident students. The Field Education fee applies to non-resident students. There is a distance/mentored-student fee per credit hour which covers all distance program administration and digital media. 4) The student is to follow the course syllabus of the degree programs as they are taught at the Seminary. He will use either internet-based class participation (video conferencing) or class download as part of his study. The student is expected to complete all the regular assignments of the course. The mentor has the freedom to require reading and writing assignments in addition to those specified in the syllabus for each course, in order to round out the work done by the student. This will compensate in part for the student s inability to participate in the regular give and take of the classroom environment. 5) The regular GPTS faculty will grade all examinations and papers required by each course syllabus. 6) At least one year of study for the B.D./M.Div. (no fewer than 4 credit hours) must be completed in residence at GPTS. This requirement does not apply to M.M.R.E. and M.M.D. students. 7) The course work for the degree must be completed in no more than eight (8) years (approximately 16 credit hours per year). For the M.M.R.E. and M.M.D., the student has a maximum of five (5) years to complete the degree. 8) The residency requirement can be met by attending intensive on-campus courses. 9) The student must complete 16 credit hours/year, unless he has received faculty approval for fewer hours. 10) Mentored divinity students who have not completed 1 credit hours by the end of the second year will be dropped from the program. These limits may be extended only by faculty vote. The Seminary has several approved mentors who serve students in their areas. Please contact the Registrar at the Seminary to inquire whether there is currently an approved mentor in your area. Local pastors may inquire about being accepted as mentors. Extension Classes At the invitation of several churches in the United States and around the world, the Seminary is offering some courses by extension. Members of the regular Seminary faculty, as well as qualified ministers, will be teaching the courses. As with the mentor program, all students seeking credit from GPTS must make regular application for admission to the Seminary. Please contact the Seminary for details. Video Conferencing Classes Greenville Seminary broadcasts almost all of its classes via video conferencing. Qualified students are able to participate in classes interactively. If the remote site has installed the recommended equipment and has a broadband Internet connection, the student can expect acceptable video along with highquality audio. Students participating by interactive conferencing will be provided course materials by the individual course instructor. For details on technical requirements and setup, please technical@gpts.edu. Mentor Study 5

14 ruling elder / deacon program the master of arts in religion Ruling Elder / Deacon Program 6 Program Philosophy The quality of the ministry of a Ruling Elder (RE) or a Deacon (D) depends on his personal devotion to the Lord, his knowledge of the Word, his understanding of biblical church government, and his specific function within that system of government. Therefore, the proper training for a RE/D or for a candidate for those positions is of great importance to the church. The M.M.R.E. and M.M.D. programs include training in personal piety, knowledge of the Bible, understanding of Presbyterian church government, and the role of the RE/D in the church. The M.M.R.E. program is designed to help the Ruling Elder function not only at the local church level, but at presbytery and General Assembly level. The M.M.D. program is designed to help the Deacon see his role in terms of the local church and the wider church. The Curriculum The curriculum is divided into two segments. Segment 1 gives the candidate a solid grounding in Bible knowledge and basic Reformed doctrine. Segment grounds the RE/D in the practice of ministry and its relation to the broader work of the church. Residency and Degree Requirements The requirements of the M.M.R.E. and M.M.D. program may be completed in as little as two years of full-time study. The degree may also be completed under the Mentorsupervised Distance Education program (see p. 4). However, the Seminary cautions against a Ruling Elder over-extending himself by rushing through the program. Therefore, the candidate may take up to five years to complete the program. This time limit may be extended by faculty vote. Admission Admission to the M.M.R.E./M.M.D. program is restricted to ordained Ruling Elders/Deacons, or other men who have been recommended by their church leadership to enter the program. Applicants seeking the M.M.R.E./M.M.D. degree must hold a B.A. degree or its equivalent. Applicants without a B.A. may be admitted to the program but will receive a Certificate in Ministry for Ruling Elders or Deacons. All interested men who meet the above qualifications are invited to apply. Applications can be obtained by writing to the Admissions Office or completed online. CODE COURSE segment 1 ST11 Intro. to Reformed Theology ST Creation, Man, and Sin AT11 Reformed Spirituality ST41 Christ and Salvation AT1 Hermeneutics AP1 Cults segment HT10 ST4 AT0 AT40 AT41 AT4 AT46 Presbyterian Church History Ecclesiology and Polity Reformed Worship Reformed Pastor Evangelism and Missions Christian Education Pastoral Counseling HRS 4 Total: 5 Program Philosophy Greenville Seminary recognizes the benefits of offering a degree program for those who desire a theological education but do not need the M.Div. degree. A Master of Arts in Religion (M.A.), which emphasizes knowledge of Biblical Theology, Systematic Theology, and Historical Theology, as well as personal piety, is available. This program is designed for both men and women involved in the various nonordained ministries of the church who wish to gain a sound biblical education for their particular work. Those involved in youth ministry, missions, or Christian education will find the M.A. program particularly suited to give them a thorough theological education. The M.A. program can be an excellent opportunity for men and women in non-church professions to deepen their understanding of the Christian faith. The Curriculum The M.A. program is divided into three segments as shown by the following: CODE COURSE segment 1 OT11 Pentateuch OT OT Biblical Theology NT4 Gospel and Acts NT41 NT Biblical Theology AT11 Reformed Spirituality segment HT1 Ancient Church History HT Medieval Church History HT1 Reformation Church History HT Modern Church History HRS 4 segment ST11 ST1 ST ST41 ST4 AP1 AP4 Degree Specializations The Master of Arts program may also be designed to provide a concentration in one of the following areas: Biblical Languages, Church History, Apologetics, and Systematic Theology. For further information about courses required in these degree tracks, please contact Dr. Benjamin Shaw, academic dean: bshaw@gpts.edu. Residency and Degree Requirements The M.A. program can be completed in two years of full-time resident study. There is a four-year time limit that may be extended by faculty vote. Admission Intro. to Reformed Theology Prolegomena and Theology Creation, Man, and Sin Christ and Salvation Ecclesiology and Polity Introduction to Apologetics Ethics Total: 44 All interested men and women who hold a B.A. degree or its equivalent are invited to apply. Women should note the admission requirements on page 65. Applications may be obtained by contacting the Admissions Office or consulting the Seminary s web site: Two references, one from the applicant s pastor and one from an academic source are required. The Master of Arts in Religion 7

15 NON-DEGREE SPECIAL STUDENTS Non-Graded Special Student Other Programs 8 The Seminary realizes that there may be those interested in pursuing theological studies for their personal benefit without the need for a degree. To address this desire, the Seminary offers the option of applying as a one-year special student. During their year of study, the special students may register for courses for credit according to their own interests. This study is not a degree program, but since the courses are for credit, the students must pay full tuition. The students may subsequently apply their credits to the M.A. or M.Div. degrees. Both men and women are invited to apply. Women enrolled as special students are subject to the requirements noted on page 65. CONTINUING EDUCATION Greenville Seminary offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for pastors as they continue to develop skills for effective ministry. The Summer Institute is offered each summer. Faculty and guest speakers offer topics relevant to the ministry of pastors and other church leaders. Topics in the past have included Creation, Conflict Resolution, and Experimental Preaching. Contact the Seminary or visit the web site during the few months preceding the summer season for more information about this valuable seminar. This course of study is not a degree program, but courses may be taken as an audit course with the difference being the student may write papers and take exams and receive feedback from the professor. For this program the student must pay one-half the current tuition rate. EXTENSION CAMPUSES The seminary is involved in two programs overseas. First, there is an extension campus in Gateshead, England (GPTS UK). This program offers a complete Divinity degree as well as our Master of Ministry for Ruling Elders and our Master of Ministry for Deacons. The courses are taught by professors from GPTS in partnership with a number of professors from the UK. (See faculty bios, adjuncts). For information contact Dr. William Schweitzer (bill.schweitzer@ btinternet.com) or Greenville Seminary at registrar@gpts.edu. The seminary offers a Master of Arts in Religion in connection with John Wycliffe Theological College (JWTC) in North Riding, South Africa. The courses are taught by a group of resident lecturers, adjunct lecturers, and lecturers from Greenville Seminary s faculty. (See faculty bios, adjuncts). For information contact the Principal, Garth Randall, at garth@wycliffe.edu or Greenville Seminary at registrar@gpts.edu. 9 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

16 EXEGETICAL THEOLOGY Exegetical Theology 0 This department embraces all instruction in the Old and New Testaments. Students learn the principles of hermeneutics, exegesis, and textual criticism in order to acquire the ability to make sound judgments concerning the translation and interpretation of the Scriptures. The student learns the proper understanding of the covenantal structure of the Scriptures and how that structure determines our interpretation of the Bible. OLD TESTAMENT OT11 Pentateuch ( hrs) An introduction and overview of the content of the first five books of the Old Testament (the Torah of the Hebrew Scriptures), with particular attention to the literary structure and theme of the Pentateuch as a whole, as well as of each book individually. OT1 Hebrew I ( hrs) An inductive study of the basic grammar of biblical Hebrew. Emphasizes the acquisition of vocabulary and a facility in analyzing forms as essential tools for reading Hebrew. Some translation of extended passages is included. OT14 Hebrew II ( hrs) An inductive study of the basic grammar of biblical Hebrew. Emphasizes the acquisition of vocabulary and a facility in analyzing forms as essential tools for reading Hebrew. Some translation of extended passages is included. Prerequisite OT1. OT16 History and Poets ( hrs) A study of the historical and poetic books of the Old Testament. Coursework includes reading the books and studying the primary issues introduced in each of the several books. OT1 Hebrew Exegesis I ( hrs) A discourse analysis approach to Hebrew narrative, legal content, and ritual material using the book of Ruth and portions of the Pentateuch. Exegetical discussion and assignments focus on the ultimate goal of preaching the text. Prerequisites OT1, OT14, AT0 and AT1. OT Hebrew Exegesis II ( hrs) The student will translate the entire text of Micah, read key commentaries on the book and prepare a division of the book into preaching sections with suggested propositions for each section. In this way the student learns to deal with the distinctive difficulties of both Hebrew poetry and Hebrew prophesy. Prerequisites OT1, AT0. OT4 Prophets ( hrs) An introduction and overview of the content of the prophetic books of the Old Testament (the Latter Prophets of the Hebrew Scriptures), with particular attention to their literary structure and major themes. OT OT Biblical Theology ( hrs) An examination of the historical progress of God s revelation in the Old Testament in the context of the covenants of the Old Testament. Prerequisite: OT. NEW TESTAMENT NT1 Beginning greek ( hrs) An introduction to the morphology, vocabulary and grammar of New Testament Greek. The course includes sentence diagramming and an inductive approach in the reading and exegesis of I John. nt1 & intermediate greek i & ii ( hrs & hrs) A study of Greek syntax: cases, the article, adjectives, pronouns, prepositions, voice, moods, tenses, infinitives, participles, and Greek clauses, including an introduction to structural analysis and required readings in the Gospel of Matthew. Prerequisite NT11 & NT1 or their equivalent. nt4 the gospels and acts ( hrs) An in-depth study of the New Testament Pentateuch. Each book is analyzed from a biblical-theological approach including its theme or purpose, special features, and placement in the flow of redemptive history. Attention is also given to such areas as the alleged Synoptic problem, the unity of Luke-Acts and tabernacle motif in John s gospel. nt1 greek exegesis i ( hours) An application of Greek grammar, word studies, textual criticism, sentence diagramming and the structural analysis of a text for the exposition of the Gospels and Acts. Attention is given to moving from the Greek text to the sermon. Readings and exegetical projects from selected portions of Mark, Luke, and Acts are included. Prerequisites AT0, NT1, NT. nt greek exegesis ii ( hours) An application of Greek grammar, word studies, textual criticism, sentence diagramming and structural analysis of a text for the exposition of epistles and Revelation. Attention is given to moving from the Greek text to the sermon. Readings and exegetical projects from selected portions of the New Testament are included. Prerequisite: NT1. nt pauline epistles ( hrs) An introduction and overview of the contents of Paul s epistles, with particular attention to their historical context, theological themes, and literary structure. nt4 HEBREWS - revelation ( hrs) An introduction and overview of the contents of general epistles and Revelation, with particular attention given to their historical context, theological themes, and literary structure. nt41 nt biblical theology ( hrs) An intensive study of the history of redemption in the canonical documents of the New Covenant. The final goal of the exegetical projects is the sermonic treatment of the texts. Prerequisite: NT 1 and (For Divinity students only). nt4 advanced biblical exegesis ( hrs) A study of how the New Testament uses the Old Testament. Requires the use of the Hebrew Masoretic text, the Septuagint, and the Greek New Testament, along with an understanding and use of basic and advanced hermeneutical skills. Prerequisites: OT1 and NT. 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17 historical THEOLOGY systematic THEOLOGY Historical Theology This department introduces students to the history of God s people from the early church to the present. Church History, considered in four periods (Ancient, Medieval, Reformation, and Modern), pays particular attention to the development of doctrine. Please note that ST11 as well as AP11, 1, or their equivalent, are prerequisites for each of the historical theology classes for Divinity students. All church history classes should be taken sequentially, unless granted permission by the professor (Medieval should follow Ancient, etc.). ht10 presbyterian church history ( hr) A detailed study of Presbyterianism as it was rediscovered and applied in Scotland with specific emphasis on the development of the American Presbyterian church from the 17th century to the present, including the history of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Church in America. ht1 ancient church history ( hrs) A study of the early church from Pentecost through the age of Augustine and Gregory I, with emphasis on the development of doctrine, worship, the growth of the church, and the emergence of the Papacy. ht medieval church history ( hrs) A study of the doctrinal and organizational development of the church in the Middle Ages, including the rise of the sacramental system and the sacerdotal clergy with due emphasis upon the influence of the church on European society and the effect of European society on the church. ht1 reformation church history (4 hrs) A study of rise of the Renaissance and its relationship to the Reformation and the work of the Reformers Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Knox, Bucer, and their colleagues. Included is an in-depth look at the Roman Catholic Counter- Reformation and the work of the Council of Trent. ht modern church history ( hrs) A study of the development of modern Protestantism and Roman Catholicism after the Reformation, with emphasis on later doctrinal developments in these movements, the great revivals of the Post-Reformation era, the rise of modern theological liberalism, neo-orthodoxy, and recent trends in modern theology. Systematic Theology deals with doctrines in a topical manner, traditionally known as the Theological Encyclopædia. Note ST11 and one year of Hebrew and Greek are prerequisites for ST1-4 for Divinity students. All Divinity students are required to take the ST courses in order. st11 introduction to reformed theology ( hrs) A survey of the system of Christian thought using the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms as guides, with the intent of grounding students in biblical Reformed theology. Includes required readings in Calvin s Institutes as well as catechism memorization. st1 prolegomena and theology ( hrs) Prolegomena treats the doctrine of Scripture and the doctrine of God as providing the fundamental principles undergirding theology as a discipline. Stresses definitions of theology and the doctrine of Scripture in particular. Theology proper treats the doctrine of God, the Trinity, divine decrees, the definitions of theology, and the doctrine of Scripture, highlighting the practical elements of Trinitarian theology. st creation, man and sin ( hrs) A study of the doctrines of creation, the creation of man, the Imago Dei, the covenant of works, the fall, and the effects of sin on creation, demonstrating the theological importance and pastoral usefulness of these truths. st41 christ and salvation ( hrs) A study of the doctrines of the plan of salvation, the covenant of grace, the person and work of Christ, and the ordo salutis, with the application of salvation, from regeneration to assurance, demonstrating the theological importance and pastoral usefulness of these truths. st4 ecclesiology and polity ( hrs) Treats the doctrine of the church in relation to the Trinity, covenant, and Pneumatology. Examines the doctrine of the church from Scripture and then shifts into the nature and practice of biblical polity, or church government aiming in particular at developing the students love for the church and their ability to participate in the courts of the church at every level. st44 eschatology ( hrs) A study of the biblical teaching on the last things. The course follows the classic pattern of death, judgment, heaven and hell. While the course treats contemporary questions, such as millennial views, its primary aim is to teach students how to preach the gospel and to minister to people in anticipation of standing before Christ s judgment seat. This course brings the other courses in the Systematic Theology curriculum towards their fruition and goal. Systematic Theology

18 applied THEOLOGY Applied Theology 4 The Applied Theology department, while building on the work done in other departments, introduces students to the practical aspects of the work of the ministry and the life of the local church. Thus the emphasis falls upon the principles and the practice of preaching, pastoral work, and administration. at11 reformed spirituality ( hrs) A prelude to Prolegomena, which, in classic Reformed theology, treats the character of the true theologian as an integral to the study of true theology. This course aims to develop godly character and personal piety in theological students. It progresses from foundational principles of biblical godliness, to personal spiritual qualities and disciplines, to family piety, to cultivating the character needed to study theology properly. at0 introduction to homiletics ( hrs) An introduction to the biblical, Reformed view of preaching. The course focuses on the primacy of preaching, sermon preparation and delivery, the art of exposition and application, and some necessary emphases and pitfalls in preaching. Prerequisite: AT1, AP1 and 14. (For Divinity students only.) at1 hermeneutics ( hrs) A study of the nature of Scripture, the principles of exegesis, and the proper interpretation of the Bible for preaching. Prerequisite: AP1, 14, ST11. at0 reformed worship ( hrs) Equips students to articulate what is biblical in Reformed worship, to develop its principles from Scripture, to critique modern attacks on the Regulative Principle, to trace its development in history, and to apply the principles of worship to the preparation and leading of worship. at1 homiletics practicum i ( hrs) The homiletics practica are modeled after the Puritan prophesyings. Though sermons are critiqued, it is understood that the student are preaching for the edification of the professors and fellow students. Each student is required to preach three sermons in class, one on each major genre of the Old Testament books (history wisdom literature, prophets). An evaluation of the sermon follows, in which the emphasis is on constructive critique. Three contact hours; pass/ fail. Prerequisite: AT0. (For Divinity students only). at homiletics practicum ii ( hrs) Practicum students continue to refine their preaching ability as they study to prepare and preach consecutive expository sermons from the Gospel of Mark. The students preach at least three times for critique. Three contact hours; pass/fail. Prerequisite: AT0, AT1. (For Divinity students only). at40 reformed pastor ( hrs) A study of the day-to-day ministerial responsibilities of a local pastor, covering the role of the pastor as shepherd, teacher, counsellor, overseer, administrator, scholar, friend. at41 evangelism and missions (4 hrs) A survey of the biblical basis for evangelism; examination of unbiblical forms of personal evangelism; readings and lectures with a view to helping each student develop his gifts for personal evangelism. Includes a survey of the history and biblical basis for missions. at4 christian education ( hrs) A study of the philosophy and practice of Christian Education based on a biblical and theological foundation with careful attention to the importance of Christian nurture in the home, pedagogics, catechetics, curriculum theory, age group characteristics, methods, organization, and recruiting and training members. Includes an examination of some current materials available and a discussion of how faithful they are to a Reformed conception of Christian Education. at46 pastoral counseling ( hrs) A foundational framework for the practice of pastoral counseling in the local church, defining the process of discipleship, its key participants, and its key elements. This framework is then applied to issues that arise in the lives of individuals and families in congregations. The Ten Commandments are shown to be God s diagnostic tool to define human suffering in contrast to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual approach. The practice of this biblical pastoral counseling is set in the context of secular approaches and other attempts by Christians to deal with pastoral concerns. Applied Theology 5

19 apologetics and ethics electives Apologetics and Ethics 6 This department seeks to ground students in the basic principles of sound argumentation, debate, and discourse, and equip them with a basic understanding and critique of various currents of thought, both past and present, that they will encounter in their study and defense of theology. Emphasis is on developing and applying a sound apologetic method and ethics from a Van Tilian and Presuppositionalist perspective. ap11 rhetoric ( hrs) An introduction to the fundamental principles of rhetoric, including a review of basic grammar, diction, and rhetorical devices with a view to improving the students writing and speaking abilities. ap1 cults ( hrs) A critical examination of ancient heresies such as Montanism, Judaizing Christianity, Arianism, and Pelagianism as they have influenced modern movements such as Charismatic churches, religious legalism, Unitarianism, Roman Catholicism and various cults. ap14 logic ( hrs) An introduction to basic principles of logic, equipping students to detect logical fallacies, formulate proper arguments, and communicate rationally and persuasively. Emphasis is on developing coherent theological arguments. ap1 introduction to apologetics ( hrs) An Introduction to the task and method of defending the Christian faith. Attention is given to a survey of major philosophical schools from ancient to modern times, together with critical analysis and evaluation of major apologetic methods and systems. Preparatory to the Advanced Apologetics, AP. ap advanced apologetics ( hrs) An intensive examination of Van Tilian presuppositional apologetics; rebuttal of its critics; the methodology of, or how to do, apologetics by employing the Transcendental Argument. Prerequisites: ST11, AP11 and AP1, or their equivalent. ap4 ethics ( hrs) A development of a Christian worldand-life view, including examination of the basis for Christian ethics as it is found in God s Word; the role of God s Law in the construction of Christian ethics, and application of Christian ethics in the modern world, using the Ten Commandments as the foundation. Prerequisite: ST11, AP1 and AP, or their equivalent. The following electives have been designed to give diligent students an opportunity to increase the scope and the depth of their theological education. With permission of the appropriate professor, students may take directed reading courses in order to focus on a particular doctrine or person. ot55 hebrew summer reading i (1 hr) A programmed review of beginning Hebrew designed to help students maintain their language study over the summer months. ot56 hebrew summer reading ii (1 hr) A programmed reading and study of selected portions of the Hebrew scriptures, designed to help students maintain their language study over the summer months. ot58 septuagint ( hrs) An introduction to the vocabulary, grammar and syntax of the Septuagint. Special emphasis is upon the use of the Old Testament by the New Testament writers. Highly recommended for those pursuing Th.M. and Th.D degrees. Prerequisites: NT and OT1. nt55,56 greek summer reading i & ii (1 hr and 1 hr) Programmed reading and study of selected portions of the Greek scriptures, appropriate to the student s level, designed to help the student maintain their language study over the summer months. ht5 american religious history ( hrs) An overview of the development of religion in America from the Colonial period to the present. Attention is given to American Puritanism, the Awakenings, and the Modernist/Fundamentalist controversy, with special attention given to Presbyterian history. ht54 Scottish reformed orthodoxy & its heritage ( hrs) Traces the development of Reformed theology from the Scottish Reformation through the 0th century in Scotland. Major areas of consideration include the rise and development of covenantal thought, major doctrinal controversies, the relations of church and state, and natural law in regard to theology and civil affairs. Personalities such as John Knox, Andrew Melville, Robert Rollock, Samuel Rutherford, Thomas Boston, Thomas Chalmers, William Cunningham, James Orr, and Thomas Torrance find their place in the development of Scottish Reformed Orthodoxy. Course requirements include readings from primary source documents throughout the period. st50 studies in southern presbyterian theology ( hrs) An in-depth study of the theology of leading Southern Presbyterian theologians. Emphasis is given to the biblical theological contributions made by leading figures like Stuart Robinson, James Henley Thornwell, John L. Girardeau and Thomas E. Peck. While dealing primarily with major loci of theology, implications for their pastoral theology is not neglected. Electives 7

20 Electives ST55 Calvinism & Culture ( hrs) A survey of how Reformed theologians have viewed the world in which they lived and of views held by several different schools of Reformed thinkers. ST57 Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism ( hrs) An introduction to the theological method of historic Reformed orthodoxy. Included is instruction on research methodology and an examination in an important period for the formulation and codification of Reformed theology. Students are enabled to ground contemporary Reformed theology on a classic foundation using primary source reading, research, and writing, with heavy emphasis on Latin texts of systematic theology and learning to express themselves well in writing on this topic. st58 Theology of john owen ( hrs) An introduction to the life and thought of John Owen, often known as the greatest British theologian. Students learn to read and digest this massive doctrinal and practical thinker, focusing primarily on Owen s historical context, his Trinitarian piety, his views of the knowledge of God and true theology, his covenant theology, the law and the gospel, Christology, and his exposition of Scripture. at50 preparation for licensure examination ( hrs) A two-hour elective by which the faculty schools all divinity students to be licensed before they begin their last year of seminary. When licensed, the student receives a passing grade, meeting the requirement for a two-hour elective. at51 sermon analysis ( hrs) An analysis of the sermons of well-known preachers, considering their exegesis, homiletical method and structure, clarity and usefulness of the exposition, the experimental nature of the sermon, the approach to application, and the delivery. ap5 presuppositionalism and modern thought ( hrs) An application of presuppositional apologetics to modern thought from Aquinas to Kant and Hegel. Independent Book Study ( hrs) Students interested in independent study on a particular book of the Bible may request oversight from one of the Bible Department faculty. st59 seminar in augustine s city of god 8 ( hrs) An examination, through reading and discussion, of Augustine s defense of Christianity and development of the City of God and its conflict with the City of Man throughout Biblical history.

21 cycle of course offerings Year - FALL CODE COURSE HRS Year - spring CODE COURSE HRS Cycle of Course Offerings 40 This chart represents when in the academic year each course will be offered. Laid out in a four-year progression, this cycle assumes a student taking the full Divinity curriculum in sequence. Note that students are expected to take at least one course per winter term in order to graduate under this schedule. Some semester courses are currently offered as intensive courses. Year 1 - FALL CODE COURSE OT11 OT1 ST11 AT11 AP11 Pentateuch Hebrew I Intro. to Reformed Theology Reformed Spirituality Rhetoric Year - FALL CODE COURSE OT1 NT1 HT1 AT1 AP1 Hebrew Exegesis I Intermediate Greek I Ancient Church History Hermeneutics Introduction to Apologetics Elective 1 HRS Total: 1 HRS Total: 16 Year 1 - spring CODE COURSE OT14 OT16 NT1 AP1 AP14 Year - spring CODE COURSE OT OT4 NT NT4 HT AP Hebrew II History and Poets Beginning Greek Cults Logic Hebrew Exegesis II Prophets Intermediate Greek II Gospels and Acts Medieval Church History Advanced Apologetics HRS Total: 1 HRS Total: 15 NT1 NT HT1 ST1 AT1 Year 4 - FALL CODE COURSE NT41 NT4 ST41 AT41 Greek Exegesis I Pauline Epistles Reformation Church History Prolegomena and Theology Homiletics Practicum I Elective NT Biblical Theology Advanced Biblical Exegesis Christ and Salvation Evangelism and Missions winter term Greenville Seminary offers one or more courses from each curriculum year during the winter term. Winter classes are usually held the first two weeks of January, followed by a reading and exam week prior to the beginning of the spring term. A typical winter term would proceed like the following example: CODE HT10 AT0 AT0 AT40 COURSE Presbyterian Church History Introduction to Homiletics Reformed Worship Reformed Pastor 4 Total: 16 HRS 4 Total: 1 HRS Total: 10 OT NT NT4 HT ST AT Year 4 - spring CODE COURSE ST4 ST44 AT4 AT46 AP4 YEAR 1 4 OT Biblical Theology Greek Exegesis II Hebrews-Revelation Modern Church History Creation, Man, and Sin Homiletics Practicum II Ecclesiology and Polity Eschatology Christian Education Pastoral Counseling Ethics Total: 15 HRS Total: 1 Cycle of Course Offerings 41

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24 board of trustees Board of Trustees 46 Because of its commitment to accountability to the Presbyterian church courts, the Board of Trustees and Faculty of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary represent several Reformed denominations and are ordained men who are either Ruling Elders (RE) or Teaching Elders (TE). Moreover, presbyteries that enter into an oversight agreement with the Seminary may place an officer on the Board with full voting privileges. Chairman Pastor Jeffrey J. Kingswood TE at Grace Presbyterian Church (ARP) Ontario, Canada Vice Chairman Mr. John H. Van Voorhis RE at Covenant Community (OPC) Taylors, SC Secretary Mr. Mark Bube General Secretary of the Committee on Foreign Missions (OPC) Jenkintown, PA Treasurer Mr. Dale S. White RE at Immanuel Presbyterian Church (PCA) Norfolk, VA Active Trustees Mr. Frank Aderholdt RE at First Presbyterian Church (PCA) Hattiesburg, MS Mr. David Bragdon RE at Second Presbyterian Church (PCA) Greenville, SC Mr. Joseph Fowler RE at Grace Presbyterian Church, (PCA) Douglasville, GA Dr. Ian Hamilton TE at Cambridge Presbyterian Church (EPCEW) Cambridge, England Mr. James Higgins RE at Grace Presbyterian church (PCA) Stuart, FL Pastor Daniel Jarstfer (Alumni rep) TE at Christ our Hope Presbyterian Church (PCA) West Kingston, RI Dr. George W. Knight, III TE at Redeemer Presbyterian Church (OPC) Charlotte, NC Pastor H. Timothy Miessler TE in good standing with BPC, Great Lakes Presbytery Cincinnati, OH Pastor Carl D. Robbins TE at Woodruff Road Presbyterian Church (PCA) Simpsonville, SC Dr. Morton H. Smith TE in Western Carolina Presbytery (PCA) Brevard, NC Mr. Bruce Vrieling RE at Hope Reformed Church (URC NA) Ontario, Canada Mr. Thomas Warnock (Presbytery rep) RE at Franklin Square Presbyterian Church (OPC) Long Island, NY Pastor Timothy J. Worrell TE in the Presbyterian Reformed Church Charlotte, NC EMERITUS TRUSTEE Mr. John Neville TE in Western Carolina Presbytery (PCA) (Retired) Montreat, NC Board of Trustees 47

25 Faculty DR. ANTHONY CURTO DR. SIDNEY DYER Contributor: Biblical Viewpoint; Did God Create in Six Days?; Holman Christian Standard Harmony of the Gospels, The Geographical Setting of the Gospels. DR. James e. mcgoldrick MD: Scarecrow Press, 1994); God s Renaissance Man: The Life and Work of Abraham Kuyper (Darlington, UK: Evangelical Press, 000). Christianity and Its Competitors: New Faces of Old Heresy (Fearn, Scotland: Christian Focus Publications, 006). Faculty 48 Associate Professor - Practical Theology in Missions and Apologetics Education: B.A., Southern California College, 1978; M.A., Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1980: M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, California, 198; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary, California, 1996; OPC Committee on Ecumenity and Inter- Church relations, Class of 016. Positions: Pastor, Plymouth Congregational Church, Newport Beach,Ca, ; Pastor, Covenant Community Church (OPC), ; Regional Home Missionary, Presbytery of Southern California (OPC), ; Missionary Evangelist in Uganda, East Africa, The Orthodox Presbyterian Church, ; Missionary Evangelist in Ethiopia, 00-present. Author: Preaching in the Marketplace (1996, D.Min. project). Contributor: New Horizons. Contributing Editor: Antithesis Magazine; The Dawning Light, A History of the Scottish Presbyterian Church, Antithesis, Professor - Greek and New Testament Education: B.A. Bob Jones University, 1977; M.A. Bob Jones University, 1979; Ph.D. Bob Jones University, Positions: Professor, Providence Theological Seminary, ; Pastor, Agape Presbyterian Church (OPC), ; Vice President, West Indies Reformed Ministries, ; Local Board Member, Bethany Christian Services, ; OPC Committee on Christian Education, Class of 018. Author: An Introductory Grammar to Biblical Hebrew, A Preparatory Grammar to New Testament Greek. Articles: The Lucan Intent of Acts, (Biblical Viewpoint, 1985); The Salvation of Believing Israelites Prior to the Incarnation of Christ, (Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society, 001); N.T. Wright s Ecumenical Agenda, (New Southern Presbyterian Review, 00).; Inspired With Errors: An Oxymoron, review of The Divine Authenticity of Scripture by Andrew T. B. McGowen. Ordained Servant, Vol. 0, 011, p Professor - Church History Education: B.S., Temple University, 1961; M.A. Temple University, 1964; Ph.D. West Virginia University, 1974; additional graduate study at Dropsie College, St. Joseph s University, University of Scranton, and Pennsylvania State University. Positions: Pastor of Pittsgrove Baptist Church, Daretown, NJ, ; Calvary Baptist Church, Pitman, NJ, Assistant Professor of History at John Brown University, ; instructor in history at West Virginia University, ; Professor of History at Cedarville University, Fellow in Early Modern Studies, Sixteenth Century Studies Conference, Author (selected): Luther s English Connection (Milwaukee: Northwestern Publishing House, 1979); Luther s Scottish Connection (Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1989); Baptist Successionism (Lanham, Articles (selected): Edmund Burke: Christian Activist, (Modern Age, 197); Mussolini And The Vatican, (University Of Dayton Review, 1976); Was William Tyndale A Synergist? (Westminster Theological Journal, 198); Three Principles of Protestantism, (Banner of Truth, 198); Luther on Life Without Dichotomy, (Grace Theological Journal, 1984); Patrick Hamilton: Luther s Scottish Disciple, (Sixteenth Century Journal, 1987); Prophet In Scotland: The Self-Image of John Knox, (Calvin Theological Journal, 1998); Introducing Martin Luther, (Reformation & Revival, 1998); Luther s Doctrine of Predestination, (Reformation & Revival, 1999). Introducing John Calvin, (Reformation & Revival, 001); Claiming Every Inch: The Worldview of Abraham Kuyper in A Christian Worldview (Taylors, S.C.: Presbyterian Press, 008); John Calvin: Practical Theologian, The Outlook, 59 (009). Contributor: Great Lives From History, Chronology of European History, Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation, Dictionary of Tudor England, Dictionary of Scottish Church History And Theology, Historical Dictionary of Late Medieval England, Magill s Guide to Military History, Global Encyclopedia of Historical Writing. New Dictionary of National Biography. Faculty 49

26 dr. ryan mcgraw (RHB 014); Christ s Glory, Your Good: Salvation Planned, Promised, Accomplished, and Applied (RHB 01); By Good and Necessary Consequence (RHB 01); The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life in Light of the Sabbath (RHB 01). Associate Professor - Systematic Theology Education: Ph.D., University of the Free State (Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa); Th.M., Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; M.Div., Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; B.A., California State University at Fullerton. Positions: Adjunct Professor of Systematic theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 014-present; Research Associate, Jonathan Edwards Centre Africa, 01-present; Pastor First Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Sunnyvale, Calif., 01-present; Pastor Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Conway, S.C., ; Youth Minister, First Baptist Church, Garden Grove, C.A., ; Editor for the Cultivating Biblical Godliness Series (with Joel Beeke), 01-present; Assistant Book Review Editor, Puritan Reformed Journal, 011-present. Author: A Heavenly Directory: Trinitarian Piety, Public Worship, and a Reassessment of John Owen s Theology (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 014); The Foundation of Communion with God: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen (Reformation Heritage Books, 014), What is a Christian? Articles: Ryan McGraw writes numerous articles, review articles, and book reviews for a variety of journals and magazines. These include topics related to systematic theology, the Trinity, historical theology, preaching, and practical theology. He has also done some translation work from 17th century Latin Reformed literature. A representative list of these is available from the author s Linkedin profile. Many of the author s reviews are republished at katekomen.gpts.edu. Contributor: Developing a Trinitarian Piety, in The Beauty and Glory of the Father (RHB 01); John Owen on the Holy Spirit, in Relation to the Trinity, the Humanity of Christ, and our Redemption in The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit (RHB 01). dr. michael morales Professor - Biblical Studies Education: B.A., Bus. Admin., Palm Beach Atlantic Faculty 51

27 Faculty 5 University, 1996; M.A., Religion, Emmanuel School of Religion, 000; M.Div. with awards in Old Testament, New Testament, systematic theology, church history, Christianity & culture, and pastoral promise, Knox Theological Seminary, 007; Ph.D., Pentateuch, Trinity College/University of Bristol, UK, 011. Positions: Previously Chair of Biblical Studies; Provost and professor of Old Testament and Great Works at Reformation Bible College, ; teaching elder, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Stuart, Fla., Member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Society of Biblical Literature, and the Dante Society of America. Adjunct instructor at Reformed Theological Seminary. Author: The Tabernacle Pre-Figured: Cosmic Mountain Ideology in Genesis and Exodus (Peeters: 01); Who Shall Ascend the Mountain of the Lord? A Biblical Theology of Leviticus (InterVarsity Press, 015); editor of Cult and Cosmos: Tilting Toward a Temple-Centered Theology (Peeters: 014); currently working on the Numbers volume for the Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series; contributed study notes for the book of Numbers in the Gospel Transformation Bible, and was the assistant editor for Old Testament in the revised edition of The Reformation Study Bible. DR. joseph pipa Professor - Systematic and Homiletic Theology Education: B.A. Belhaven College, 1968; M.Div. Reformed Theological Seminary, 1971; Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, 1985; D.D. Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 015. Positions: Pastor, Tchula Presbyterian Church, Tchula, Miss., ; Staff, Great Commission Publications, ; Guest Lecturer, Westminster Theological Seminary, ; Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Houston, Tex., ; Associate Professor of Practical Theology and Director of Advanced Studies, Westminster Theological Seminary, Escondido, Calif., ; Pastor, Trinity Presbyterian Church (PCA), Escondido, Calif., President and Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology, , and President and Professor of Systematic & Homiletic Theology, 014-present, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC. Author (selected): Root & Branch; William Perkins and the Development of Puritan Preaching; The Lord s Day; The Westminster Confession of Faith Study Book: A Study Guide for Churches; Galatians: God s Proclamation of Liberty. Contributor (selected): Whatever Happened to the Reformation?; Onward Christian Soldiers; Table Talk magazine; Sunday School materials for Great Commission Publications; The Christian Sabbath in Perspectives on the Sabbath: Four views. Editor and Contributor (selected): Did God Create in Six Days?; Written for our Instruction: The Sufficiency of Scripture for All of Life; Sanctification: Growing in Grace; Reformed Spirituality; The Worship of God;. The Covenant: God s Voluntary Condescension; The Hope Fulfilled: Essays in Honor of O. Palmer Robertson; The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit. Articles (selected): Operation Rescue and the Bible ; Adult Education in the Church ; The Principle of Sabbath Keeping ; Biblical Reformed Piety ; Preparing for Your Pastor to Visit ; Questions for Pastors & Elders to Ask Congregants ; Seminary Education ; What is the PCA?: Some Thoughts for the Presbyterian Church in America ; The Confessing Church ; Dearest Ashley, Child of the Covenant ; Out of Order: A Critique of the Framework Hypothesis ; The Infinity of God: God s Incommunicable Attributes ; The Face of Death. Articles (online): Pastoral Visitation: The God-given Responsibility to Shepherd (August 01); The Lost Work of Pastoral Visitation (August 01); The Mystery of the Incarnation (December 01) all posted at joseph-a-pipa-jr/ DR. Benjamin shaw Associate Professor - Hebrew and Old Testament Education: B.U.S. University of New Mexico, 1977; M.Div. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1980; Th.M. Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D. Bob Jones University. Positions: Instructor in Old Testament and Ethics, Wofford College, ; Librarian and Director of the Press, gpts, ; Dean of Students and Registrar, ; Academic Dean 1999-present. Author: Studies in Church Music (GPTS Press, 199); The Prayer of Jabez, Christianity and Society (April 00); The Genealogies of Genesis 5 and 11 and Their Signifcance for Chronology (005, Ph.D. dissertation). Contributor (selected): TableTalk magazine, Did God Create in Six Days? Faculty 5

28 adjunct Faculty mr. james d. bebo elkin dr. ian hamilton dr. mark herzer mr. breno macedo Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor Adjunct Professor - Homiletics Adjunct Faculty 54 Education: B.A., Belhaven College, Jackson, Miss., 1968; M.Div. Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Miss., 1971; M.A. in Philosophy, University of Rhode Island, 197; Th.M. in Church History, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia, Positions: Mississippi Area Coordinator for Reformed University Ministries for twenty-seven years; Campus staff at the University of Southern Mississippi; Headmaster of Presbyterian Christian School in Hattiesburg, Mississippi; Ruling Elder, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Miss.; Adjunct Professor, Covenant Seminary, Reformed Theological Seminary and Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Stated Supply for the Raymond Presbyterian Church in Raymond, Miss. Education: BA: University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, 197; BD: University of Edinburgh, 1975; MPHIL: University of Edinburgh, 1980; DD: GPTS, 01. Positions: Minister of Cambridge Presbyterian Church, England; Board member of GPTS, Banner of Truth Trust; Occasional Lecturer at GPTS, London Theological Seminary, Oak Hill Anglican College, London. Author: The Erosion of Calvinist Orthodoxy; The Letters of John; John Calvin s Doctrine of Holy Scripture; The Faith Shaped Life. Contributor: IVP Dictionary of Theology; The Dictionary of Scottish Church History and Theology; Confessing Our Hope; Women in the Kirk; Sanctification, Growing in Grace; Calvin, Theologian and Reformer. Education: M.A.R. and Ph.D. (00), Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA. Positions: Annual Visiting Lecturer in Systematic Theology and New Testament at John Wycliffe Theological College in Johannesburg, South Africa (000-present). Adjunct professor of Systematic Theology at Knox Theological Seminary ( ). Pastor of Christ Covenant Presbyterian Church (P.C.A.) in Warminster, Pa present) Assistant Pastor of Korean United Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia ( ). Contributor: Confessing Our Hope: Essays in Honor of Morton Howison Smith on His Eightieth Birthday. Education: Th.M. Systematic Theology/Historical Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, 01; M.Div., Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 011; B.A. Engineering-Telecommunications, University of Pernambuco (Brazil), Agnes Erskine Presbyterian College (Brazil). Positions: Coordinator of Historical Theology, Theological Seminary of Nordeste (Brazil), 014. Articles: Kline, Horton, and the Mosaic Covenant, Katekomen, Jan Adjunct Faculty 55

29 Adjunct Faculty 56 dr. william schweitzer Adjunct Professor - Systematic Theology Education: B.A., University of Rochester, 1997; Graduate studies, Covenant Theological Seminary, 1999; Graduate Studies, Westminster Theological Seminary, 001; Graduate studies, Reformed Theological Seminary, 00; B.Th. Free Church of Scotland College, Glasgow University, 007; M.Th., New College, Edinburgh University, 005; Ph.D Positions: US Marine officer, ; Teaching Assistant, University of Edinburgh ; MTW Missionary/Organizing Minister, Gateshead Presbyterian Church, 008-present. Author: God is a Communicative Being: Divine Communicativeness and Harmony in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards (T&T Clark, 01) Articles (selected): Is the Insider Movement Really That Bad? (Reformation 1 June 014); Re- Thinking the Problem of Evil (Banner of Truth, May 01); An Uncommon Union: Understanding Jonathan Edwards Experimental Calvinism (Puritan Reformed Theological Journal, July 010; Rage Against the Machine: Jonathan Edwards vs. the God of Deism (Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology, Spring 007). Editor: Jonathan Edwards for the Church (Evangelical Press, forthcoming) with Iain D. Campbell, Engaging with Keller: Thinking Through the Theology of a Popular Evangelical (Evangelical Press, 01). dr. george c. scipione Adjunct Professor - Applied Theology Education: A.B., Temple University, 1967; M.A., 197; B.D., Westminster Theological Seminary, 1970; Th.M., 197; Graduate studies, Westminster in California, 1989; Ph.D. Whitefield Theological Seminary Positions: Director, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, ; Pastoral ministry, New Jersey, ; Director, Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship, ; Westminster in California, ; Pastor, Covenant Community Church (OPC), Taylors, SC, ; Professor, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburgh, PA, 008-present. Author: The Pauline Concept of SUNEIDESIS; Timothy, Titus and You; The Sword and the Shovel: The Battle for the Biblical Family. Articles (selected): The Limits of Confidentiality in Counseling ; Who Owns Children of Divorce? ; Self-Esteem is Sweeping over America ; The Biblical Ethics of Transsexual Operations ; The Biblical Battle for the Family: a Theology of Family Life ; How Important is the Biblical Counseling Movement? ; The Christian Worldview of Psychology and Counseling ; The Wonderful Counselor, the Other Counselor, and Christian Counseling, ; Is Porn Norm? How Important is the Biblical Counseling Movement? ; Eeney, Meeny, Mieny, Mo, Is Biblical Counseling It or No? ; The Limits of Confidentiality in Counseling. dr. c.n. nick willborn Adjunct Professor - Church History Education: B.S. Tennessee Technological University 1984; M.Div. Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary 1988; Ph.D. Historical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, 00. Positions: Pastor Stanton Baptist Church, ; Associate Pastor Open Door Bible Church, ; Arab World Ministries, ; Pastor Reformed Heritage Presbyterian Church, Associate Professor of Historical and Biblical Theology ( ); Adjunct Professor of Historical Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (009-present); Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Oak Ridge, Tennessee (009 - present). In addition to his pastoral labors, Dr. Willborn is a frequent conference speaker and serves as the co-editor of The Confessional Presbyterian. Author: John L. Girardeau, (185-98): Pastor to Slaves and Theologian of Causes (00, Ph.D. Dissertation); Adoption: A Historical Perspective with Evangelical Implications, in Sanctification: Growing in Grace (00); The Diaconate: God s Office of Temporal Affairs, in Confessing Our Hope (004); and The Ministerial and Declarative Powers of the Church and In Thesi Deliverances, in The Confessional Presbyterian (005); Gilbert Tennent in Colonial Presbyterianism (Wipf & Stock, 007); Biblical Theology in Southern Presbyterianism in The Hope Fulfilled (P&R 008); The Deacon: A Divine Right Office with Divine Uses, in The Confessional Presbyterian (009); Hodge and Thornwell: Princes in Israel in The Confessional Presbyterian (01), James Henley Thornwell: An American Theologian in The Confessional Presbyterian (01) and The Selected Writings of Benjamin Morgan Palmer, (Banner of Truth Trust, 014). Adjunct Faculty 57

30 mr. michael spangler Visiting Lecturer - Rhetoric and Latin Adjunct Faculty Education: BA: Davidson College, Davidson, NC; MDiv student: Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, SC. Positions: Latin Teacher, Wesleyan Christian Academy, High Point, NC (010-01); Private Tutor, Greenville, SC; Deacon, Providence Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC. 58

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32 degrees and accreditation Degrees and Accreditation 6 All degrees are granted in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina and upon recommendation of the faculty and by the authority of the Board of Trustees. Degree Specializations Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is a school of theology, preparing men for pastoral ministry, offering graduate level degrees. Under the original plan of the Seminary adopted by the Board of Trustees and as subsequently amended, Greenville Seminary has the authority to grant the degrees of: Master of Divinity (M.Div.) or Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) Master of Ministry for Ruling Elders (M.M.R.E) and Deacons (M.M.D.) Master of Arts (M.A.) Accreditation In order to guarantee complete freedom for Greenville Seminary to operate under the Lord of the church, without subjection to outside influences, the Seminary does not plan to apply for accreditation with any of the regional or national agencies. The Seminary is committed to maintaining academic standards equal to or higher than those set by accrediting agencies. Accreditation cannot guarantee that any school indeed provides a quality education. To a great extent, the quality of education delivered by a school depends on intangibles things that cannot be measured, such as the teaching ability of the professors, their dedication to their task, and the commitment of the students to profit from the education they are offered. Accreditation, however, depends on measurability such things as the percentage of professors with an earned doctorate in their field; the number of books and journals housed in the library; the availability of computers to the students. After reviewing the academic programs of Greenville Seminary, the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) has recognized its M.Div. curriculum as being in compliance with the PCA s Uniform Curriculum without exception, and at least one Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) presbytery has consented to enter into an oversight relationship with the Seminary. After several campus visits by a reviewing committee, the Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) denomination has put Greenville Seminary on its list of approved seminaries. It is the conviction of the Seminary that, as her graduates receive acceptance with the church, this is the ultimate accreditation for a seminary. The Seminary will receive regular accrediting visits by Ruling and Teaching Elders sent by their presbyteries and sessions. The purpose of the visitation is to examine the Seminary as to how faithful she has been in achieving her stated goals. The visitation committees have full access to all Seminary records and may interview any member of the faculty, staff, or student body. Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries Greenville Seminary is a charter member of the Association of Reformed Theological Seminaries (A.R.T.S.), a private association of Reformed schools of theology. The purpose of this organization is to provide accrediting for the kind of mutual accountability that Christian brethren ought properly to provide one another. That is, the association serves to make sure that each member school continues to accomplish what it promises. ARTS has applied for membership in the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), a nationally recognized nongovernmental association certifying regional, faith-based, private, career, and programmatic accrediting organizations. If accepted into CHEA membership, A.R.T.S. schools would gain added accreditation stature but would not thereby be eligible to receive federal financial aid available only to schools approved by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about A.R.T.S., please visit their web site: www. artseminaries.org. Veterans Aid, International Students, and Chaplaincy The Seminary is approved by the U.S. government to receive veterans aid for resident Divinity students only and to enroll international students. Greenville Seminary is a Qualifying Educational Institution (QEI) for the purpose of preparing clergy for application as chaplains for the military services in accordance with the Department of Defense requirements. Degrees and Accreditation 6

33 admission Admission 64 terms of admission Those applying to the Seminary for any of the degrees must present: 1) a completed application form (paper or online), with the requested recommendations along with the application fee; and ) transcripts of all previous college and seminary work (if applicable). Applicants for all Master s degrees must hold a B.A., other Bachelor s degree, or in the case of foreign students, an equivalent degree. If an applicant s background seems deficient in one or more areas, he may be required to take propædeutic courses to compensate for the deficiency. In extraordinary circumstances, men who seek to prepare for the ministry, but who have not attained a B.A. degree, may be admitted to the Seminary to study for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.). Please see the admissions requirements for this degree outlined in The Divinity Program (p. 17). Foreign students must pass a TOEFL exam with the following scores in order to apply for admission: paper based ( ); computer based (0); and Internet (88-89). Insurance Every resident must have adequate medical and hospitalization coverage, a record of which must be on file in the Registrar s Office of the Seminary before matriculation. Transfer Students Transfer students may be admitted to the M.Div. or M.A. programs with advanced standing. An official transcript showing the courses completed at the previous institution must be submitted with the application. Applicants seeking admission as transfer students must have maintained at least a C average (normally a.00 GPA) and be in good standing at the school last attended. A statement of honorable dismissal from the former institution may be required. Credit for work done at other institutions will be granted after evaluation by the Seminary. No credit will be allowed for work receiving less than a grade of C or its equivalent. Grade point averages at Greenville Seminary will be computed only on the basis of work done at GPTS. Applicants who already hold a first degree in theology (e.g., M.A. or M.T.S.) may be admitted to the M.Div. program with advanced standing. However, no credit applied to the degree previously earned will be applied directly to the GPTS M.Div. degree. Only the course work completed at GPTS will appear on the student s transcript with the notation that he was granted advanced standing because of the previous degree. general policy The Seminary has a non-discriminatory admissions policy as to race, sex, or handicap for all degree programs not related to the ordained offices of the church. The Seminary is convinced that the Bible prohibits women from teaching or exercising authority over men in the church. Therefore, only men will be admitted as candidates in programs which: 1) prepare the student for the office of teaching elder, namely, the M.Div. or B.D.; or ) require ordination to the office of ruling elder (the M.M.R.E.) or deacon (M.M.D.). On request, the Seminary Board has reviewed its long-standing policy of permitting women to pursue a program of study not designed to lead to their ordination by the church. The Board reiterates that the primary purpose of the Seminary is the training of men for the teaching and ruling eldership and diaconate, which is clearly limited to men. Based on a careful study of the Biblical place of women in the New Testament, particularly passages dealing with their receiving instruction both from our Lord and the apostles, no change in the policy has been found to be required. Thus, the Master of Arts (M.A.) is open to both men and women. However, to guard against possible abuses of this policy by those who may transfer credits elsewhere, all female students registering for courses for credit shall be required to subscribe to the following statement: Recognizing the clear Biblical teaching that a woman is not to teach or have authority in the church, I do promise and affirm that I will not apply credit for course work taken at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in any program that would be used toward ordination, or for ordination, to any office in any church to which I belong. I understand and approve of the fact that this statement will be part of my transcript for any work taken in this seminary. It will further be expected that all female students, while not prohibited from engaging in classroom discussion, shall do so in recognition that their function is not to teach other class members, but to pursue knowledge and wisdom for the better carrying out of their Biblical calling. Private discussion with faculty members or others is, of course, always acceptable. Admission 65

34 academic regulations Academic Regulations 66 matriculation All degree candidates entering the Seminary are matriculated by subscribing to the following Student Covenant adapted from the 181 Princeton Seminary pledge: Deeply impressed with a sense of the importance of improving in knowledge, prudence, and piety, as I embark upon my course of study, I solemnly promise, in reliance on divine grace, that I will faithfully and diligently attend on all the instructions of this Seminary, and that I will conscientiously and vigilantly observe all the rules and regulations specified in the plan for its instruction and government, so far as the same relate to the students; and that I will obey all the lawful requisitions, and readily yield to all the wholesome admonitions of the professors and trustees of the Seminary, while I shall continue a member of it. Each student is required to renew his vow orally at the opening Convocation of each academic year. In addition, he is required to make his affirmation in writing, which affirmation is kept on file until his graduation. Part-time Students Students not in the higher degree programs who take fewer than twelve semester hours of academic work in the fall or spring semesters are classified as part-time students. Class Attendance Because all class work is directed to the glory of God and designed for the best preparation of students for their service to God, students are expected to attend all class sessions and to arrive for those sessions on time. In particular, no student should miss one class to complete work for another. One unexcused absence will result in a grade being lowered one letter; two unexcused absences, two letters; and three unexcused absences, failure. Requests for an excuse need to be made by phone, text, or . If or text is not acknowledged, then a phone call is required. If because of an emergency, the student is unable to contact the professor before class, he must let the professor know the nature of the emergency as soon as possible. In exceptional cases, due to extended illness or a family crisis, the student may petition the dean of students, in writing, for permission to withdraw from courses without penalty. Courses By Off Campus Instruction Students in residence may not take courses by means of digital media except in extreme circumstances and then only with the approval of the academic dean and the professor responsible for the course. Classes offered at GPTS are available on media. A student may take and be given credit for a recorded course that is from another institution. examinations All students must take examinations at the scheduled time. The professor may grant an exception. However, the request for an exception must be received ordinarily in writing prior to the scheduled exam time. Failure to comply will result in a reduced or failing grade. Incomplete Work For a reason the professor deems valid, and with the approval of the student s advisor, an I may be given for a course not completed in the semester when it was taken. The petition form for an incomplete must be completed and filed with the registrar no later than the last day of the final examination period. The student has until the beginning of the same semester the following year to complete the work. Failure to meet this deadline results in an F for the course. An I may not be given if the student simply fails to complete the work or fails to take the examination. Withdrawal From a Course The final date to withdraw (drop) a course is three full weeks after the first day of classes for the semester. After the third week, depending on the student s standing in the class, the professor may assign either WP (withdraw pass) or WF (withdraw fail). If the withdrawal takes place after the midterm break, the student will automatically receive a WF. For the GPTS refund policy, please refer to the conditions stated in the Refund Policy section on page 71. Withdrawal From Seminary A student desiring to withdraw from the seminary at any time should report that fact in writing to the academic dean so that his records may be completed and his transcript released. Failure to complete the proper withdrawal process will prevent release of the transcript. A student desiring re-admission after two years must reapply, and pay the application fee. Academic Probation Students must maintain a GPA of.0. A student whose GPA falls below.0 may be permitted to remain in residence on probation for one more semester. If his GPA remains below.0, the student will be dismissed for academic reasons. After the period of one year, the dismissed student may reapply for admission. Transcripts Transcripts are released only on written request from the student. The cost of release is $.00. Each student receives a free copy of his transcript upon graduation, provided all accounts with the Seminary, the campus bookstore, and the library are settled. The grading system The Seminary uses the following grading system for students not in higher degree programs: Letter Numeric Value Quality Points A A B B B C C C D D D F Fail 0.00 I Incomplete 0.00 WP Withdraw pass 0.00 WF Withdraw fail 0.00 S Satisfactory 0.00 (P) (Pass) 0.00 Academic Regulations 67

35 Financial Information 68 financial information The following tuition charges and fees represent only a fraction of the cost of operating Greenville Seminary. Individuals, churches, and presbyteries that have chosen to underwrite the work of the Seminary provide most of the funding and support. Through their continued generosity, the cost of the education offered by Greenville Seminary is being kept to a minimum. Tuition and FEE SCHEDULE Effective July 016, the tuition charges, by degree and per credit hour, are as follows: DEGREE M.M.R.E. & M.M.D. M.A. M.Div. & B.D. The following additional fees may be assessed: SERVICE COST $00.00 $00.00 $00.00 Application Foreign Student Application Building Use (per credit hour) Computer/Library Fee (per credit hour) Distance/Mentored Student Fee (per credit hour) Field Education* Survey Examination (per examination) Proficiency Examination (per examination) Non-graded Special Student (per credit hour) Listener s Fee/Audit* (per credit hour) Spouse Listener s Fee/Audit Activities* (per semester) COST $50.00 $ $1.00 $1.00 $75.00 $40.00 $ $50.00 Half the price of tuition $0.00 $5.00 $5.00 Late registration (per course) Commencement* Doctoral Commencement* Drop fee* * See explanation of fees on below. explanation of fees Field Education Fee: this fee is due by May 1 of the divinity student s first year. Activity Fee: assessed by the Student Body Association (SBA) to cover the cost of SBA functions, Seminary fellowship, Seminary social outings, Mission chapels, and Ladies Fellowship. Commencement Fee: includes the printing costs for the diploma and invitations, and the rental of regalia. Doctoral Commencement Fee: covers the cost of the doctoral hood and medallion which are awarded to the graduates. Drop fee covers the administrative costs when a student drops a course. payment of tuition and fees All students are responsible for all tuition charges and fees. All tuition and fees are due by the first day of the term unless other written arrangements have been made. Students will not be permitted to register for new classes until all accounts (including Seminary, Bookstore, and Library accounts) have been settled. No transcripts will be issued for students who have not paid all of their tuition and fees. Students paying by credit card or PayPal will be invoiced an additional.5% of the amount of tuition and fees paid. This convenience charge does NOT apply to application, commencement, or examination fees. refund policy $10.00 $ (B.D. is $100) $00.00 $5.00 Students enrolled in the Seminary who notify the Academic Dean of their intention to withdraw from a course or courses, or who intend to withdraw from their program of study, may receive a refund on tuition paid for that term. The following schedule is applicable to the fall and spring semesters: students who withdraw before the end of the first week of classes will receive a 65% refund; students who withdraw before the end of the third week of classes will receive a 50% refund; and students who withdraw after the end of the third week of classes will receive no refund. A refund will be made for courses of three weeks duration or less only if the student withdraws from the course before the first class meeting, in which case he will receive a full refund for any tuition paid. M.A., M.M.R.E. & M.M.D. The tuition and fees listed are charged for all students in the M.A., M.M.R.E. and M.M.D. degrees programs. Students in these programs are not eligible for the following waiver program. TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM FOR B.D./M.DIV. God established a Biblical pattern for the support of those who minister in His name. We see that principle demonstrated in the pattern of support for the Levites by the Israelites. This principle encourages the Seminary to ask that the churches and/or Financial Information 69

36 Financial Information 70 presbyteries that endorse men for the Gospel ministry support their candidates financially. We wish to encourage sessions and presbyteries to take seriously their commitment to their candidates, so that in turn the candidates will be encouraged by the support of their sessions and/or presbyteries. In keeping with this biblical principle the sending church or presbytery might support the student at the level of the student s actual costs (approximately $,000-$, per semester for a fulltime student); or In the light of this biblical principle and to foster a closer relationship among the students, the sending bodies, and the Seminary; the Board of Trustees has established a waiver program so that a student under care of a presbytery or session of the PCA, OPC, or other approved denomination may have a tuition waiver if: 1) the sending presbytery supports the Seminary at $.00 per communicant member per year per student with the minimum of $, per year per student; [the student will be responsible for fees and will be expected to work Waiver Hours] or ) the sending church supports the Seminary at $0.00 per communicant member per year per student with the minimum of $1, per year per student [the student will be responsible for fees and will be expected to work Waiver Hours] The Seminary requires the sending church/ presbytery to support the Seminary for at least one fiscal year prior to a particular student s matriculation. waiver hours Also, in order to help keep the cost of administrative, janitorial, and clerical help to a minimum, it requires resident and distance students whose tuition is waived due to ecclesiastical support to work for the Seminary at least one hour per week for every three credit hours taken, not to exceed four hours/week. These work hours must be satisfied during the normal semester unless other arrangements are made. scholarship Limited scholarship funds may be available to meet special needs. spouse tuition program Spouses of students and their approved children are welcome to audit courses free of charge. This is available only to those enrolled in either the B.D./M.Div. or M.A. program. sending church Sending church is defined as a church which has recommended the student for study at GPTS and of which the student is a member in good standing. If a waiver student chooses, he may, while in residence at GPTS and with his sending church s approval, transfer his membership to a local congregation and still retain his waiver status.

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38 local information Greenville Seminary s location in the Upstate of South Carolina provides a good atmosphere for education as well as enjoyable family and community life. The Church Community Web Links Local Information One of the most frequent questions asked is, What are the churches like there? The Upstate Region of South Carolina is blessed to have over 0 Reformed and Presbyterian churches. This provides good opportunities for our faculty and students to worship, serve, and be involved. These local churches provide a vital backbone to support our students during their time of study at Greenville Seminary. For more information, please contact the Seminary office. General Interest Set among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the northwest corner of South Carolina, Greenville first found prosperity as a major textile center. Today the Greenville region is a beacon of the New South, attracting international corporations such as Michelin and BMW with its mild climate, broad open spaces, well-developed educational institutions, international airport, renovated downtown, fine dining, and easy access to the Atlantic coast. The Upstate population is just under one million. Conveniently located on Interstate 85, about halfway between Atlanta and Charlotte, Greenville is an exciting community in which to live, study, and serve. 74