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Academic Catalog2018-2019Kentucky Campus204 N. Lexington Ave.Wilmore, KY 40390859-858-3581Florida Dunnam Campus8401 Valencia College Ln.Orlando, FL 32825407-482-7500 Volume 95Memphis Instructional SiteTulsa Instructional SiteChrist United Methodist Church Asbury United Methodist Church4488 Poplar Avenue6910 S 101st E AvenueMemphis, TN 38117Tulsa, OK 74133859-858-2211407-482-7570
2 Table of Contents2018-2019 Academic CatalogAccreditationAsbury Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission onColleges to award masters and doctoral degrees. General inquiries, such as questions regarding admission requirements, financial aid, degree programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Asbury Theological Seminary. If there isevidence that appears to support significant non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard, contactthe Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questionsabout the accreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary.The Seminary is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada TheCommission on Accrediting, and the following degree programs are approved:Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts[Theological Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Artsin Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry,Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, Doctor of Ministry, Master of Theology [Biblical Studies], Master ofTheology [Intercultural Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [Intercultural Studies], Doctor of Philosophy [BiblicalStudies]The Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling is accredited through the Council for the Accreditation of Counselingand Related Educational Programs (CACREP).The following extension sites are approved as specified:Orlando, FL—Approved Degrees: Doctor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies],Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and FamilyCounseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in PastoralCounseling, and the Certificate in Christian Studies, Hispanic Ministry Formation, and Pastoral Care.Memphis, TN — Asbury Theological Seminary is authorized by the Tennessee Higher EducationCommission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.The Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts[Theologi cal Studies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Artsin Marriage and Family Counseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry,Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling are approved by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as wellas the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and schools and the Association ofTheological Schools.Tulsa, OK – Asbury Theological Seminary is authorized by the Oklahoma State Regents for HigherEducation, along with the Association of Theological Schools and the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools Commission on Colleges to offer courses toward the Master of Divinity and the Masterscourses. The degrees supported by these courses are: MDiv, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts[Theological Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], and the Master of Arts in Christian Ministries,Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Ministry, and the Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling.Asbury Theological Seminary is authorized under the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission:Master of Divinity, Master of Arts [Biblical Studies], Master of Arts [Intercultural Studies], Master of Arts [TheologicalStudies], Master of Arts in Christian Ministries, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Marriage and FamilyCounseling, Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Arts in PastoralCounseling.Approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education ProgramContact the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canadaat 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA or call 412.788.6505 (fax 412.788.6510) for questions about theaccreditation of Asbury Theological Seminary.Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education. Additional informationregarding this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission or unresolved complaints may be referredto the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400, toll-free telephone number(888)224-6684; License #4501.In addition, the Seminary is approved by The University Senate of The United Methodist Church.The Seminary is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students.
2018-2019 Academic CatalogTable of Contents3Table of Contents2018-2019 Academic CatalogAcademic Catalog.1Accreditation .2Academic Calendar.92018-2019 Academic calendar.10Fall Semester 2018.10January Term 2019. 11Spring Semester 2019. 11Summer Semester 2019. 11Statement of Faith. 13We believe: .14General Information. 15General Information.16Statement of Mission .16Educational Assumptions .16Commitments to the Student .17Ethos Statement . 18Historical Statement .19Advanced Standing Master of Arts Degree.33Transfer Students .33Academic Policies and Procedures . 36Academic Integrity.38Advanced Research Courses. 40Class Attendance . 40Classification.41Course Load and Enrollment Status.41Course Preparation.41Course Repetition.42Credit Hour Description.42Credit Limited to Catalog Course Description.42Degree Completion Time Limits.42Degree Program Change.42Disability Accommodation Policy.42Dual Degrees.43Enrollment Advising .43Christian Formation Process. 20Family Educational Rights and Privacy Actof 1974 (FERPA). 44Campus Locations and Extensions .21Field Education Limitations . 44Asbury Seminary Kentucky Campus:.21Grading and Evaluation .45Asbury Seminary Florida Dunnam Campus:.21Graduation.45Asbury Seminary ExL (online) courses: .22Incomplete Work .45Memphis Instructional Site.23Independent Research Courses. 46Tulsa Instructional Site.23Asbury Institutes. 46Interdenominational Relationships,Foundations and Institutional Memberships .23Lay Mobilization Institute. 46Asbury Foundation for Theological Education, Inc. .24B.L. Fisher Library.24Network Usage Policy.24Office of Faith, Work, and Economics.47Voluntary Medical Withdrawal .47Procedure for Medical Withdrawal.47Procedure for Return to the Seminary. 48Academic Information.27Probationary Status. 48Admission Policies and Procedures. 28Registration. 49Spiritual Requirements for Admission . 28Registration Changes. 49General Admission Information . 28Residential Credit. 49Admission Categories. 28Student Handbook. 49Auditors . 29Thesis Option (M.A. and M.Div.). 49Returning Students . 30Transcripts. 50Dual Degree Students . 30Travel Courses. 50International Students .31Tutorials.51Visiting Students from Other Seminaries .31Veterans Educational Benefits.51Unclassified Doctoral Student .32Withdrawal from Classes.51Visiting Research Scholar.32Withdrawal from Seminary .51Advanced Standing Master of Divinity Degree.32Affiliated and Cooperative Programs .52
4 Table of Contents2018-2019 Academic CatalogThe American Schools of Oriental Research (ASOR) .52Pre-seminary Studies .81The Appalachian Ministries EducationalResource Center (AMERC).52Admission Requirements and Procedures.81Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.52Israel Studies Program.52Master of Arts[Biblical Studies] .83Jerusalem University College .52M.A.: Specific Academic Discipline.83London School of Theology/University of Middlesex.53Program Goals.83Messiah College Articulation.53Program Level Outcomes.83Military Chaplaincy Courses (Air Force, Army, or Navy).53Admission Requirements and Procedures.83National Capital Semester for Seminarians . 54Admissions Committee. 84Nazarene Theological College/University of Manchester. 54Admissions Term Deadlines. 84The United Methodist Church Certification Studies. 54Graduation Requirements . 84Certificates (Non-degree Programs).57Degree Program Requirements MA [Biblical Studies]. 85Latino Ministry FormationProgram Certificate.58Sample Degree Sequence MA [Biblical Studies] . 86Graduation Requirements . 82Latino Ministry Formation Program (LMFP).58Master of Arts[Intercultural Studies].87Program Outline.58M.A.: Specific Academic Discipline .87Program Level Outcomes.58Program Goals.87Graduate Certificate Programs.61Program Level Outcomes.87Certificate in Christian Studies.61Admission Requirements and Procedures.87Other Graduate Certificates.61Admissions Committee. 88Admission Requirements and Procedures.61Admissions Term Deadlines. 88Admissions Committee.62Graduation Requirements . 88Admissions Term Deadlines.62Degree Program Requirements MA[IS]. 89Graduation Requirements .62Sample Degree Sequence MA[IS] . 90Certificate Program Requirements.62Master of Arts[Theological Studies] .91Masters Core.67Masters Core (M Core) . 68M Core Goals. 68M Core Program Level Outcomes. 68M Core Requirements . 69Programs of Study.71Master of Divinity .72Program Goals.72Program Level Outcomes.72Admission Requirements and Procedures.72Admissions Committee.73Admissions Term Deadlines.73Language Requirement .73Denominational Requirements .73Graduation Requirements .74Degree Program Requirements .74Prerequisites and Course Sequencing .76Sample Degree Sequences (M.Div.).76Specializations. 79Master of Arts .81Denominational Requirements.81Denominational Resources.81M.A.: Specific Academic Discipline .91Program Goals .91Program Level Outcomes.91Admission Requirements and Procedures.91Admissions Committee. 92Admissions Term Deadlines. 92Graduation Requirements . 92Degree Program Requirements MA [Theological Studies].93Specializations. 93Sample Degree Sequence MA [Theological Studies] .95Master of Artsin Aging and Spirituality . 96Master of Artsin Christian Education .97Master of Artsin Christian Leadership . 98Master of Artsin Christian Ministries . 99M.A.: Professional Degrees . 99Program Goals. 99Program Level Outcomes. 99Admission Requirements and Procedures. 100Admissions Committee. 100
2018-2019 Academic CatalogTable of Contents5Admissions Term Deadlines. 100Admission Requirements and Procedures.123Graduation Requirements . 100Admissions Committee.124Degree Program Require
Asbury Theological Seminary is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award masters and doctoral degrees. General inquiries, such as questions regarding admission require-ments, financial aid, degree programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Asbury Theological Seminary. If there is
