BGTS and CTS Course Planning Guide 2017-2018 1
Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019-2020 Fall Intensive A1 Aug 1-5, 2017 (Tu-Sa) Jul 31 Aug 4, 2018 (Tu-Sa) Jul 30-Aug 3, 2019 (Tu-Sa) Fall Intensive A2 Aug 7-11, 2017 (M-F) Aug 6-10, 2018 (Tu-Sa) Aug 5-8, 2019 (M-F) Intent to Graduate Form Due Sept 29, 2017 Sept 28, 2018 Sept 27, 2019 DMin Intensive Aug 21-25, 2017 (M-F) Aug 20-24, 2018 (M-F) Aug 19-23, 2019 (M-F) Fall A Immersion Trips Aug 27-Sept 9, 2017 TBD TBD Labor Day Sept 4, 2017 Sept 3, 2018 Sept 2, 2019 Orientation Sept 5, 2017 (Tu) Sept 4, 2018 (Tu) Sept 3, 2019 Fall Intensive A3 Sept 5-9, 2017(Tu-Sa) Sept 4-8, 2018 (Tu-Sa) Sept 3-7, 2019 (Tu-Sa) Opening Convocation Sept 6, 2017 Sept 5, 2018 Sept 4, 2019 Fall B Courses Begin Sept 11, 2017 Sept 10, 2018 Sept 9, 2019 Last Day to Add a Class (Masters) Sept 15, 2017 Sept 14, 2018 Sept 13, 2019 Add/Drop Deadline Sept 22, 2017 Sept 21, 2018 Sept 20, 2019 Spring Registration Opens Oct 16, 2017 Oct 15, 2018 Oct 14, 2019 Open House Oct 17, 2017 TBD TBD Heck Lectures Oct 18, 2017 TBD TBD Reading Week Oct 23-27, 2017 Oct 22-26, 2018 Oct 21-25, 2019 Ryterband Lectures Nov 2, 2017 TBD TBD Thanksgiving Reading Week Nov 20-24, 2017 Nov 19-23, 2018 Nov 25-29, 2019 Holy Spirit Seminar Dec 1, 2017 Dec 7, 2018 Dec 6, 2019 Graduation Dec 15, 2017 N/A N/A Fall B Course Grades Due Jan 5, 2018 Jan 4, 2019 Jan 3, 2020 2
Academic Calendar SPRING SEMESTER 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019-2020 Spring A Immersion Trips Jan 1-15, 2018 Jan 1-15, 2019 Jan 1-15, 2020 Spring Intensive A1 Jan 8-12, 2018 (M-F) Jan 14-18, 2019 (M-F) Jan 13-17, 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan 15, 2018 Jan 21, 2019 Jan 20, 2020 DMin Intensive Jan 22-26, 2018 (M-F) Jan 28-Feb 1, 2019 (M-F) Jan 27-31, 2020 (M-F) Spring B Classes Begin Feb 5, 2018 Feb 11, 2019 Feb 10, 2020 Last Day to Add a Class (Masters) Feb 9, 2018 Feb 15, 2019 Feb 14, 2020 Last Day to Drop (Masters) Feb 16, 2018 Feb 22, 2019 Feb 21, 2020 Reading Week None Mar 18-22, 2019 Mar 16-20, 2020 Vision to Victory Apr 3-4, 2018 Apr 2-3, 2019 Apr 14-15, 2020 Holy Week Reading Week Mar 26-30, 2018 Apr 15-19, 2019 Apr 6-10, 2020 Easter Sunday Apr 1, 2018 Apr 21, 2019 Apr 12, 2020 Reading Week Apr 23-27, 2018 None None Graduation May 19, 2018 May 18, 2019 May 16, 2020 Spring B Course Grades Due May 25, 2018 May 31, 2019 TBD Spring Intensive C1 Jun 19-23, 2018 (Tu-Sa) Jun 18-22, 2019 (Tu-Sa) Jun 16-20, 2020 (Tu-Sa) Spring Intensive C2 Jun 25-29, 2018 (M-F) Jun 24-28, 2019 (M-F) Jun 22-26, 2020 (M-F) 3
United Basic Graduate Theological Studies Certificate Requirements (27 cr. hrs.) Core Requirements (27 cr. hrs.) Biblical Studies (6 cr. hrs.) OT504 Introduction to the Old Testament 1 or OT505 Introduction to the Old Testament 2 (3) NT521 Introduction to the New Testament 1 or NT522 Introduction to the New Testament 2 (3) Church History and Theology (6 cr. hrs.) CH504 History of Christianity 1 or CH505 History of Christianity 2 (3) TH502 Introduction to Theology (3) (9 cr. hrs.) PW5## Introductory Worship Course (3) WR601 Methods of Interreligious and Intercultural Encounter EV501 Foundations for Evangelism Denominational Studies (6 cr. hrs.)* DN511 United Methodist History (3) DN512 United Methodist Doctrine and Polity (3) *Students from other denominations who wish to complete the BGTS may substitute six (6) semester hours of electives for the United Methodist denominational courses. 4
United Certificate of Theological Studies Requirements (24 cr. hrs.) Core Courses (9 cr. hrs.) Biblical Studies (3 cr. hrs.) OT504 Introduction to the Old Testament 1, or OT505 Introduction to the Old Testament 2, or NT521 Introduction to the New Testament 1, or NT522 Introduction to the New Testament 2 (3) Church History and Theology (CH, TH) (6 cr. hrs.) CH504 History of Christianity 1, or CH505 History of Christianity 2 (3) TH502 Introduction to Theology (3) Electives (15 cr. hrs.) The CTS program may satisfy some of the requirements for certain certification programs of The United Methodist Church as approved by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, Section of Deacons and Diaconal Ministries. 5
Dayton Semester Courses Core: Fall OT504 Intro to Old Testament 1 NT521 Intro to New Testament 1 CH504 History of Christianity 1 TH702 Systematic Theology PC507 Intro to Pastoral Care PW501 Preparing to Preach* CR510 Foundations of Church Renewal* Contextual Ministry PT510a Formation 1a PT511a Formation 2a PT610a Formation 3 Electives: Fall, Odd (* = Virtual) OT511 Hebrew 1* NT727 Greek 3/NT603 Mark* Wesleyan and Methodist Studies* TH500 Think, Read, Write Theologically* Electives: Fall, Even (* = Virtual) OT711 Hebrew 3* NT527 Greek 1* Wesleyan and Methodist Studies TH500 Think, Read, Write Theologically* Core: Spring OT505 Intro to Old Testament 2 NT522 Intro to New Testament 2 CH505 History of Christianity 2 TH502 Intro to Theology ET501 Intro to Christian Ethics PW504 Work of Worship EV501 Foundations for Evangelism Contextual Ministry PT510b Formation 1b PT511b Formation 2b WR601 Methods of Interrel and Intercul Encount Electives: Spring, Odd (* = Virtual) NT627 Greek 2* Elective* DN512 UM Doctrine and Polity* Wesleyan and Methodist Studies* Elective* Electives: Spring, Even (* = Virtual) OT611 Hebrew 2* Elective* DN512 UM Doctrine and Polity* Theology/History Elective* Elective* 6
Online Semester Courses Core: Fall OT504 Intro to Old Testament 1 NT521 Intro to New Testament 1 CH504 History of Christianity 1 TH702 Systematic Theology PC507 Intro to Pastoral Care CR510 Foundations of Church Renewal Contextual Ministry PT510a Formation 1a PT511a Formation 2a PT610a Formation 3 Electives: Fall, Odd Elective CH630 History of Biblical Interpretation CR659 Reformed Theology Theology/History Elective AD510 Church Stewardship and Finance EV640 Launching New Church: Theory & Prac CR619 Charismatic Ministry and Practice 1 Electives: Fall, Even Elective DN519 UCC History and Polity Theology/History Elective AD510 Church Stewardship and Finance EV640 Launching New Church: Theory & Prac CR619 Charismatic Ministry and Practice 1 Core: Spring OT505 Intro to Old Testament 2 NT522 Intro to New Testament 2 CH505 History of Christianity 2 TH502 Intro to Theology ET501 Intro to Christian Ethics PW504 Work of Worship EV501 Foundations for Evangelism Contextual Ministry PT510b Formation 1b PT511b Formation 2b WR601 Methods of Interrel and Intercul Encount Electives: Spring, Odd BI622 Wesleyan Biblical Interpretation TH500 Think, Read, Write Theologically CH616 Hol, Pent, and Charis Movements DN523 Baptist Theo: Doc, Ethics and Witness CR620 Charismatic Ministry and Practice 2 EV641 New Church Develop: Post Launch PW612 Advanced Preaching Elective Pastoral Care Elective Electives: Spring, Even BI610 The Holy Spirit in Scripture TH500 Think, Read, Write Theologically CR618 Global Christianity and Renewal DN522 Baptist Polity and History Black Church Elective CR620 Charismatic Ministry and Practice 2 EV641 New Church Develop: Post Launch PW614 Peaching Across the Pastoral Care Elective 7
Intensive Courses Fall: Odd A1 (August) Pastoral Care Elective PT511a Formation 2a PT610 Formation 3 Fall A2 (August) Elective WR601 Meth of Interrel and Intercul Encount PW623 Summer Preaching Seminar AD511 Leadership for Ministry DN602 Preparing for BOOM Fall A Immersion (August) Fall A3 (September) BI501 Low Impact Hebrew and Greek DN512 UM Doctrine and Polity Ministry Leadership Elective PT510a Formation 1a Fall: Even A1 (August) Pastoral Care Elective PT511a Formation 2a PT610 Formation 3 Fall A2 (August) Elective WR601 Meth of Interrel and Intercul Encount PW623 Summer Preaching Seminar AD511 Leadership for Ministry DN602 Preparing for BOOM Fall A Immersion (August) Fall A3 (September) BI501 Low Impact Hebrew and Greek DN512 UM Doctrine and Polity Ministry Leadership Elective PT510a Formation 1a Spring: Odd Spring A Immersion (January) Spring A1 (January) Theology/History Elective AD612 Theo Reflection in Supervisory Process CE528 Intro to Youth Ministry Introduction to Worship course Spring C1 (June) CR512 Missional Church AD510 Church Stewardship and Finance Intro to Preaching course AD613 Leadership in Discipleship Making Spring C2 (June) EV501 Foundations for Evangelism Elective ET504 Ministerial Sexual Ethics AD512 Principals and Practices of Supervision CR617 Renewal Ministry and Practice PC601 Pastoral Theology Spring: Even Spring A Immersion (January) Spring A1 (January) Theology/History Elective CE526 Intro to Christian Education Introduction to Worship course Spring C1 (June) CR512 Missional Church AD510 Church Stewardship and Finance Intro to Preaching course AD620 Out of Poverty Spring C2 (June) EV501 Foundations for Evangelism Elective AD512 Principals and Practices of Supervision CR616 Renewal Theology PC618 Counseling Skills for Care Giving 8
Hybrid Course Fall: Odd PC705 Clinical Pastoral Education (5) CR661 Church Renewal Seminar: Aldersgate (1) CR663 Church Renewal Seminar: Aldersgate (3) CR671 Church Renewal Seminar: Holy Spirit (1) CR673 Church Renewal Seminar: Holy Spirit (3) Fall: Even PC705 Clinical Pastoral Education (5) CR661 Church Renewal Seminar: Aldersgate (1) CR663 Church Renewal Seminar: Aldersgate (3) CR671 Church Renewal Seminar: Holy Spirit (1) CR673 Church Renewal Seminar: Holy Spirit (3) Spring: Odd PC705 Clinical Pastoral Education (5) EV661 Evangelism Seminar: Church Planting (1) EV663 Evangelism Seminar: Church Planting (3) Spring: Even PC705 Clinical Pastoral Education (5) EV661 Evangelism Seminar: Church Planting (1) EV663 Evangelism Seminar: Church Planting (3) 9
BGTS Checklist Student Name Academic Year 2017/2018 Core Classes (27 cr. hrs.) Take all courses Biblical Studies (6 cr. hrs.) OT504 Introduction to the Old Testament 1 (3); OT505 Introduction to the Old Testament 2 (3) NT521 Introduction to the New Testament 1 (3); NT522 Introduction to the New Testament 2 (3) (9 cr. hrs.) PW5## Introductory Worship Course (3) WR601 Methods of Interreligious and Intercultural Encounter (3) EV501 Foundations for Evangelism (3) History and Theology (6 cr. hrs.) CH504 History of Christianity 1 (3); or CH505 History of Christianity 2 (3) TH502 Introduction to Theology (3) Denominational Studies (6 cr. hrs.) (3)* DN512 UM Doctrine and Polity (3)* *Students from other denominations who wish to complete the BGTS may substitute (6) semester hours of electives for the United Methodist denominational course. CTS Checklist Student Name Academic Year 2017/2018 Core Classes (9 cr. hrs.) Take all courses Biblical Studies (6 cr. hrs.) OT504 Introduction to the Old Testament 1, or OT505 Introduction to the Old Testament 2, or NT521 Introduction to the New Testament 1, or NT522 Introduction to the New Testament 2 (3) History and Theology (6 cr. hrs.) CH504 History of Christianity 1 (3); or CH505 History of Christianity 2 (3) TH502 Introduction to Theology (3) Electives Take 15 elective cr. hrs. 10