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1 MASTER OF DIVINITY PURPOSES Educate and form candidates for official, ordained ministries of instruction and leadership in the church as pastors, evangelists, and teachers Prepare graduates to meet the requirements for ordination as ministers of the Word, particularly in Reformed and Presbyterian denominations as well as other evangelical churches OBJECTIVES Interpret individual portions of Scripture accurately Systematize data into a coherent and comprehensive theology in the light of the history of the church s reflection on the Word Apply theology to the church and to individuals through preaching, witness, leadership, and spiritual nurture At Westminster Seminary California, we teach that Scripture is the inspired, inerrant, infallible, authoritative, and sufficient Word of God. We hold that the Word of God is living and active, and is still the greatest need of the world today. Therefore, we are committed to training faithful pastors, teachers, and missionaries who will rightly divide and proclaim the Word of truth- -bringing God s Word to God s people, thus equipping the body of Christ to carry the Gospel of Christ into the world. Educating and forming candidates for official, ordained ministries of instruction and leadership in the church as pastors, evangelists, and teachers is the main purpose of the Master of Divinity degree program. It is designed to prepare ordained leaders who believe and love the Word of God, and who, therefore, strive to explore, communicate, and defend the depth and breadth of the instruction of the Scriptures for faith and life. Graduates should be able to interpret individual portions of Scripture accurately, to systematize data into a coherent and comprehensive theology, understanding the church s historic reflection on the Word, and to apply this theology to the church and to individuals through preaching, witness, leadership, and spiritual nurture. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to meet the requirements for ordination as ministers of the Word, particularly in Reformed and other evangelical denominations. Because the Seminary Board and Faculty understand the criteria set down in Scripture as limiting candidacy for official teaching and leadership ministry in the church to qualified males, only men are admitted to the Master of Divinity program. Women are encouraged to enroll in any of the Master of Arts programs. The degree is conferred upon the completion of the prescribed program, which requires three or four years of full-time study or a longer period of part-time study. The courses prescribed should be taken in the sequence indicated in the chart on the following page. MASTER OF DIVINITY

2 MASTER OF DIVINITY COURSE REQUIREMENTS 6 0 Units Biblical Studies Units Church History Units Historical Theology Units Systematics & Apologetics Units Practical Theology Units Elective Units Total Degree Units Units Total Units Including Propaedeutic SUMMER JUNIOR YEAR MIDDLER YEAR SENIOR YEAR CODE COURSE CODE COURSE CODE COURSE NT00 Greek I Total Summer Units FALL WINTER SPRING 0 CH60 NT0 OT00 PT00 PT0 PT500 PT50 ST50 NT0 OT0 PT505 CH60 FE69 NT0 NT500 OT0 OT500 PT50 Ancient Church Greek II Hebrew I Grad. Theo. Writing Practicum: Oral Comm. Ministry of the Word Theo. Bibliography Christian Mind Greek III Hebrew II Intro to Pastoral Counseling Medieval Church & Reformation Pastoral Internship Greek IV NT Interpretation Hebrew III Biblical Theology & Canon Sermon Prep NT60 OT0 OT600 PT60 ST60 ST605 PT5 AP60 NT60 OT60 PT600 PT60 ST60 Gospels & Acts Hebrew IV Pentateuch Preaching Narratives Doctrine of God Doctrine of Man Ministry of Witness for PT 5 Modern Mind Pauline Epistles Historical Books Ministry of Discipleship Preaching Doctrinal & Ethical Texts Doctrine of Christ CH70 NT70 OT70 PT70 PT70 ST70 8 Total Fall Units 6 Total Fall Units 7 Total Fall Units HT/ST65 OT70 PT708 ST70 ST70 Church in the Modern Age General Epistles & Revelation Psalms & Wisdom Pastoral Ministry Preaching and Audience Analysis Holy Spirit Total Winter Units Total Winter Units Total Winter Units Reformed Conf. & Catechisms Prophetical Books Preaching & Congregational Life Christian Life Church 6 Total Spring Units 5 Total Spring Units Total Spring Units Total Degree Units Total Degree Units Total Degree Units Total with Propaedeutic 5 Total with Propaedeutic Total with Propaedeutic May be waived, see page 7-7. Registration for FE69 is required in spring semester of the first year, is billed as three units, and includes 700 internship hours. Units required in Hebrew, Greek, writing, and oral communication courses are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. MASTER OF DIVINITY

3 Program Information Sheet master of arts BIBLICAL STUDIES PURPOSES OBJECTIVES Enable students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to correctly interpret the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments Apply knowledge of the biblical languages, historical circumstances, and literary and theological interrelationships to exegete Scripture accurately Prepare students to read and exegete the Greek and Hebrew text Analyze contemporary trends in biblical interpretation with discernment Prepare graduates for graduate research opportunities in Old or New Testament studies; or, with further practical training, to use their biblical knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions, counseling, or lay church leadership With the Reformers, we cry, Sola scriptura, acknowledging that Scripture alone is our authority over the life of faith. As students prepare for both ecclesiastical and secular vocations, we believe there is no better foundation than a thorough knowledge of God s Word. At Westminster Seminary California, the study of Scripture is founded upon an understanding of the biblical languages, Greek and Hebrew, equipping graduates with the tools to study the Bible in the language of its authors, thus enhancing their ability to properly exegete and apply the Word of God. Women and men develop understanding and skills in interpreting the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments through the Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) program. Graduates should be able to apply their knowledge of the biblical languages, historical circumstances, and literary and theological interrelationships to exegete Scripture accurately. They should also analyze contemporary trends in biblical interpretation with discernment. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue graduate research programs in Old or New Testament studies; or, with further practical training, to use their biblical knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions, counseling, or lay church leadership. This program is not meant to prepare candidates for ordination to the ministry of the Word. The degree is conferred upon the completion of the prescribed program, which requires two years of full-time study or a longer period of part-time study. The courses prescribed for this emphasis should be followed in the sequence indicated in the chart on the following page. BIBLICALSTUDIES

4 MASTER OF ARTS: BIBLICAL STUDIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS 6 0 Units Biblical Studies Units Church History Units Historical Theology Units Systematics & Apologetics Unit Practical Theology Units Elective Units Total Degree Units Units Total Units Including Propaedeutic FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR SUMMER CODE COURSE NAME NT00 Greek I Total Summer Units CODE COURSE NAME FALL WINTER SPRING NT0 OT00 PT00 PT50 ST50 NT0 OT0 NT0 NT500 OT0 OT500 Greek II Hebrew I Grad. Theo. Writing Theo. Bibliography Christian Mind 6 NT60 NT70 OT0 OT600 OT70 Total Fall Units 7 Total Fall Units Greek III Hebrew II Greek IV NT Interpretation Hebrew III Biblical Theology & Canon HT/ST65 NT60 OT60 OT70 Gospels & Acts General Epistles & Revelation Hebrew IV Pentateuch Psalms & Wisdom Total Winter Units Total Winter Units Reformed Conf. & Catechism Pauline Epistles Historical Books Prophetical Books Total Spring Units 7 Total Spring Units 5 Total Degree Units 6 Total Degree Units Total with Propaedeutic 8 Total with Propaedeutic May be waived, see page 7. At least 6 semester units of electives must be taken in systematic theology. Students must take either ST60 or ST70 to complete this requirement. Units required in Hebrew, Greek, and writing are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. BIBLICALSTUDIES

5 Program Information Sheet master of arts THEOLO GICAL STUDIES PURPOSES OBJECTIVES Enable students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to systematize and apply biblical truth to the intellectual issues confronting the church and the surrounding culture Exegete individual passages of Scripture accurately Prepare graduates for graduate research programs in such disciplines as theology, apologetics, and church history or, with further practical training, to use their theological knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions, counseling, or lay church leadership Offer a thoughtful defense of Christian theology and explain how this theology applies to an individual s belief and behavior The ability to know what you believe and why you believe it is crucial to the life of faith. At Westminster Seminary California we believe that rigorous study of theology strengthens and develops in the student a lively knowledge of Christ and his Word, which equips the student to think biblically and to act as becomes a follower of Christ. To this end, our Master of Arts in Theological Studies program seeks to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to systematize and apply biblical truth to the intellectual issues confronting the church and the surrounding culture. The main purpose of the Master of Arts (Theological Studies) program is to develop both the understanding and skills needed to apply biblical truth to the intellectual issues confronting the church and the surrounding culture. Graduates should be able to exegete individual passages of Scripture accurately and understand the system of truth revealed in the Scriptures, as well as the major issues in faith and life that the Systematize exegetical, historical, and situational data into a consistent and coherent theology church has confronted throughout its history and in contemporary intellectual and cultural movements. They should be able to systematize exegetical, historical, and situational data into a consistent and coherent theology, to offer a thoughtful defense of Christian theology, and to explain how this theology applies to an individual s belief and behavior. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue research programs in such disciplines as theology, apologetics, and church history; or, with further practical training, to use their theological knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions, counseling, or lay church leadership. It is not the purpose of this program to prepare candidates for ordination to the ministry of the Word. The degree is conferred upon the completion of the prescribed program, which requires two years of full-time study or a longer period of part-time study. The courses prescribed for this emphasis should be followed in the sequence indicated in the chart on the following page. THEOLOGICALSTUDIES

6 MASTER OF ARTS: THEOLOGICAL STUDIES COURSE REQUIREMENTS 8 Units Biblical Studies 0 Units Church History Units Historical Theology Units Systematics & Apologetics Unit Practical Theology Units Elective Units Total Degree Units Units Total Units Including Propaedeutic FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR SUMMER CODE COURSE NAME NT00 Greek I Total Summer Units CODE COURSE NAME FALL WINTER SPRING CH60 NT0 OT00 PT00 PT50 ST50 NT0 OT0 CH60 NT0 NT500 OT0 OT500 Ancient Church Greek II Hebrew I Grad. Theo. Writing Theo. Bibliography Christian Mind CH70 OT0 ST60 ST605 ST70 Total Fall Units 7 Total Fall Units Greek III Hebrew II Medieval Church & Reformation Greek IV NT Interpretation Hebrew III Biblical Theology & Canon AP60 HT/ST65 ST60 ST70 ST70 Church in the Modern Age Hebrew IV Doctrine of God Doctrine of Man Holy Spirit Total Winter Units Total Winter Units Modern Mind Reformed Conf. & Catechisms Doctrine of Christ Christian Life 7 Total Spring Units Total Spring Units Church 0 Total Degree Units Total Degree Units 9 Total with Propaedeutic Total with Propaedeutic In addition to NT500 and OT500 at least units of electives must be taken in Biblical Studies. May be waived, see page 7. Units required in Hebrew, Greek, and writing are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. THEOLOGICALSTUDIES

7 master of arts HISTORICAL THEOLOGY PURPOSES Enable students to gain an understanding of Christian theology with particular attention to the historical development of Christian theological traditions and the critical skills for evaluating them Provide students with the necessary skills for evaluating the various approaches to the study of history (historiography) Read and analyze representative theologians and texts from throughout the history of Christianity and demonstrate a grasp of the history of biblical exegesis Prepare graduates to enter research programs in history or theology or, with further practical training, to use their theological knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions or lay church leadership OBJECTIVES Articulate a coherent account of the history of exegetical and dogmatic theology Demonstrate historical sensitivity in evaluating theology as well as a grasp of the intention behind the various theological formulations in each historical epoch Relate the great issues of historical theology to contemporary intellectual and cultural movements In our fast-paced, ever expanding global community, we have a great need to understand ourselves and our era in the light of our history. In the M.A.H.T. program, students are equipped with a historically-minded approach to evaluate current events of today in relation to all that has come before. Through this program, WSC endeavors to serve the church by training students to give an honest and coherent account of the past as well as to relate significant issues of historical theology to contemporary intellectual and cultural movements. The Master of Arts (Historical Theology) program is designed to enable students to gain an understanding of the historiography of theology, the historical development of the various Christian theological traditions, and the critical skills for evaluating them. Graduates will have read and analyzed representative theologians and texts from the history of Christianity and demonstrated a grasp of the history of biblical exegesis. As a result they should be able to give a coherent account of the history of exegetical and dogmatic theology. They should also demonstrate historical sensitivity in evaluating theology, as well as a grasp of the intention behind the various theological formulations in each historical epoch. Graduates will possess an ability to relate the great issues of historical theology to contemporary intellectual and cultural movements. Graduates of this program are prepared to enter research programs in history and theology or, with further practical training, to use their theological knowledge in such ministries as teaching, missions, or lay church leadership. It is not the purpose of this program to prepare candidates for ordination to the ministry of the Word. The degree is conferred upon completion of the prescribed program, which requires two years of full-time study or a longer period of part-time study and includes the production and oral presentation and defense of a written research thesis. The courses prescribed for this emphasis should be followed in the sequence indicated in the chart on the following page. HISTORICALTHEOLOGY

8 x0 MASTER OF ARTS: HISTORICAL THEOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS Units Biblical Studies 0 Units Church History 0 Units Historical Theology Units Systematics & Apologetics Unit Practical Theology Units Elective Units Total Degree Units Units Total Units Including Propaedeutic FIRST YEAR SECOND YEAR SUMMER CODE COURSE NAME NT00 Greek I Total Summer Units CODE COURSE NAME FALL WINTER SPRING CH60 HT50 HT60 NT0 OT00 PT00 PT50 ST50 NT0 OT0 CH60 HT606 HT700 OT0 OT500 Ancient Church Intro to Historical Theo. Patristics Seminar Greek II Hebrew I Grad. Theo. Writing Theo. Bibliography Christian Mind Greek III Hebrew II Medieval Church & Reformation Medieval Theology Reformation Seminar Hebrew III Biblical Theology & Canon CH70 HT6 HT70 ST70 HT709 AP60 HT706 HT70 Church in the Modern Age Reformed Scholasticism Modern Theology I Holy Spirit 8 Total Fall Units 5 Total Fall Units Thesis Proposal Total Winter Units Total Winter Units Modern Mind Modern Theology II Thesis 6 Total Spring Units Total Spring Units 5 Total Degree Units 0 Total Degree Units Total with Propaedeutic 0 Total with Propaedeutic May be waived, see page 7. Units required in Hebrew, Greek, and writing are not included in the degree units as they are considered propaedeutic. HISTORICALTHEOLOGY

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