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Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Archives BV M070 P52 1995/97 Catalog 1995-1997 I color, natioi withoutreg-- pender. Cover Design: Joyce K. Smith Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Catalog 1995-97 6l6NorthHighlandAvenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206-2596 Phone: (412) 362-5610 1-800-451-4194 (AdmissionsOffice) Fax: (412) 363-3260 Contents K Introduction Accreditation insidefront Calendar 4 Purpose 5 Historical Background 5 Pittsburgh 6 Academic Programs Master of Divinity 8 Dual Degree Programs 16 Master ofArts 21 Master ofArts with Religious Education Emphasis 22 Master of Sacred Theology 23 Doctor of Ministry 24 Parish Focus 26 Reformed Focus 28 Pastoral Care Focus 31 Doctor of Philosophy 33 Cooperative Arrangements (including PCHE) 33 Metro-Urban Institute 36 Special Programs and Arrangements 38 Continuing Education 39 Centers 42 . Periodical 43 Course Descriptions 44 Studies in Biblical Languages 45 Studies in Bible 48 Studies in Church History 55 Studies in Systematic Theology 60 Studies in Church and Ministry 66 Advanced Seminars forthe Master of Sacred Theology 97 SeminaryLife Seminary's Immediate Environment 100 Campus/Academic Buildings 100 Accessibility 102 Housing 102 Informationfor Parents (including Early Childhood Care) 103 Students and Student Life 104 Student Organizations 105 SeminaryLife (continued) Worship 105 Recreation 105 Distinguished-Pastor-in-Residence 106 Policies 107 Finances Tuition and Fees 108 Financial Aid 111 Loans 114 Scholarships 115 Honors Scholarships 115 Presidential Scholarships 117 Awards, Fellowships, Scholarships and Prizes 117 Admissions Master of Divinity 121 Master ofArts l 121 Dual Professional Degree Programs 122 Transfer Students 122 Special Students 123 International Students 123 Master of Sacred Theology 124 Residency Requirementfor Masters Degrees 124 Faculty Advisory System 124 Doctor of Ministry 125 The Application Process 125 Academic Regulations 126 . . . Types of Courses 127 Personnel Faculty 128 Administrative Officers 133 Staff 134 Board of Directors 143 The John Anderson Award of Merit 146 Alumni/Alumnae 147 Field Education Supervisors 148 Directions 152 3 Calendar 1995-1996 Term °ne Orientation August30-September 1 First Day of Classes September 5 Last Day of Classes November 10 Reading and Examination Period November 14-17 Term Two First Day of Classes November 27 Christmas Break December 19-January 1 Classes Resume January 2 Last Day of Classes February 19 Reading and Examination Period February20-23 Term Three First Day of Classes March 4 Easter Break April 4-8 Last Day of Classes May 14 Reading and Examination Period May 15-20 200th Commencement May21 1996-1997 Term °ne Orientation September4-6 First Day of Classes September 9 Last Day of Classes November 15 Reading and Examination Period November 18-22 Term Two First Day of Classes December 2 Christmas Break December 23-January3 Classes Resume January6 Last Day of Classes February 24 Reading and Examination Period February 25-28 Term Three First Day of Classes March 10 Easter Break March 27-31 Last Day of Classes May 20 Reading and Examination Period May 21-28 201stCommencement May29 Introduction Purpose Pittsburgh Theological Seminary exposition and totheteaching of is a graduate professional insti- theological, historical, ethical tution ofthe Presbyterian Church and practical disciplinesforthe (U.S.A.). Located inthe heartland successful and meaningful of Presbyterianism and partof a practice of ministry. thriving city,we seekto prepare men and women for pastoral The Seminary is rooted in the Reformed history offaithfulness ministry and Christian lay to Scripture and commitmentto leadership in all phases ofthe the Gospel ofJesus Christ. In Church's outreach. keeping with ourtradition, we Dedicated to excellence in continue our mission to be a theological education,the faculty caring and ecumenical strivesto prepare graduateswho community,to nurture personal will demonstrate both personal faith and corporate worship,to piety and the keenest possible promote global consciousness intellectual understanding ofthe and service and to encourage Gospel and its implicationsfor students and facultyto relate individual and social living. their studiestothe numerous Serious attention is given tothe styles of ministry emerging today. study of biblical languages and HistoricalBackground Pittsburgh Theological Seminary The history ofthe Pittsburgh- wasformed in 1959 bythe Xenia Theological Seminary consolidation oftwo previously began with the founding of separate institutions: Pittsburgh- Service Seminary in 1794 bythe Xenia Theological Seminary of Associate Presbytery of the United Presbyterian Church Pennsylvania. Priortothattime of North America and Western the Presbytery had been Theological Seminary ofthe dependenton a supply of Presbyterian Church in the ministers sentoutfrom Scotland. United States ofAmerica. The The Reverend John Anderson, union ofthetwo denominations D.D.,was elected asthe first in 1958 led tothe consolidation of teacher ofdivinity and the school the seminaries. began with an enrollmentof six students. Service Seminary moved twice,firstto Ohio, where it became Xenia Theological Seminary and laterto Missouri. Introduction Itmerged in 1930with a seminary Fromthese, in 1825,the General which had been founded in Assembly ofthe Presbyterian Pittsburgh in 1825 and together Church inthe United States of theyformedthe Pittsburgh-Xenia America, created Western Theological Seminary. This insti- Seminary. Itwas indeed a tution was later augmented by western seminary in 1825,the the resources of Newburgh taskofwhich wastofurnish a Seminary,which wasfounded in ministryforthe rapidlyopening NewYork City in 1805 byJohn frontierterritories alongthe Ohio Mitchell Mason. River. The other branch ofour pre-1959 Sincethe 1959 consolidation, history began with the estab- Pittsburgh Theological Seminary lishment, in 1785 byJoseph Smith has been located onthe old and in 1787 byJohn McMillan, of Pittsburgh-Xenia Seminary classical academies in campus inthe Highland Washington, Pennsylvania. Park/East Libertysection of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh The City of Pittsburgh, in south- Urban renewal inthe city, much western Pennsylvania, is builton acclaimed in recentdecades, and surrounded bythe broken has included the arts and hills and wooden slopeswhich education aswell as physical run along itsthree rivers. rehabilitation. An internationally Downtown Pittsburgh, located at acclaimed symphony orchestra the pointwherethe Allegheny along with residentopera, ballet and Monongahela Rivers merge and theater companies perform toformthe Ohio, is one ofthe regularly inthe lavish Heinz Hall largest corporate headquarters forthe Performing Arts and in cities in the United States and other citytheaters.The city is the hometo such importantfirms alsothe steward ofseveral asALCOA, PPG Industries, USX, importantart collections and Heinz and Westinghouse Electric museums. Carnegie Central Corporation. Pittsburgh is easily Library has eighteen branches accessible via modern systems and a suburban Bookmobile ofair, rail and ground travel. service and there are also private and specialized libraries inthe area which are often open tothe public. Its educational and cultural standard has contributed muchto Pittsburgh's listing inthe Places Rated Almanac, as one of America's "most livable cities" everyyearsince 1985. Introduction The City of Pittsburgh isthe Throughthe wide scope offield scene ofWestern Pennsylvania's education and otherwork oppor- largestand mostimportant tunities, students from the educational complex. Pittsburgh Seminary are involved in many Theological Seminary is different areas of Pittsburgh. associated throughthe Students serve as pastors in Pittsburgh Council on Higher inner-city and suburban Education with nine colleges and churches, as chaplains in universities inthe city. The hospitals and in county and state cluster of educational institutions penal institutions, as campus in Pittsburgh provides an ministers and in many other atmosphere of intellectual positions which affectthe life of growth and offersfrequent the city and its people. Pittsburgh lectures on a variety ofsubjects, Seminary endeavorsto make which interested persons may good use ofthe many resources attend. fortheological education which are available inthe metropolitan area. The Seminary also attempts to be an active resource forthe citythrough the stewardship of itsfacilities and the creative leadership ofthe members ofthe Seminary community. Academic Programs Q \:MayI The MasterofDivinityDegree (M. Div.) attendtheSeminary onapart-timebasis? Studies leading tothe Masterof One Biblical Language is r\:Yes,you Divinity degree are designed to required for graduation withthe can.Anumberof prepare men and women forthe M.Div. degree. Some denomina- ourstudentsaredoing various ministries ofthe tions, including Presbyterian so. Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Church (U.S.A.), require a yearof otherdenominations. Itis a each language. In preparing for Q fundamental assumption ofthe Christian ministry,the devel- Arethere eveningandweekend Masterof Divinity programthat opmentofa broad spectrum of classes? preparation forthe ministry knowledge along with a compe- cannot be separated from tence in basic pastoral abilities is rA:Thereare engagementin ministry itself. required. At Pittsburgh eveningclasses(see page 14);weekend Thus,the Masterof Divinity Theological Seminary itis under- classesareoffered curriculum is designed to stood thatthis basic professional throughtheMetro- integratetheological studies and competency includes: UrbanInstitute. the work ofministry sothat theory and practice, academy The abilityto understand and Q and parish, become comple- make use ofthe basic Howare mentary components inthe documents offaith, i.e., classesscheduled; educational process. Scripture, creeds and tradi- mustIbeoncampus tions ofthe church. everyday? Admission requirements and proceduresforthe Master of The abilitytothinktheologi- /"I.Languages callythrough familiaritywith meetmostfrequently: Divinity Degree are outlined in methods and contentof M,W,F. Mostother the Section on Admissions (see classesmeeteither page 121). Christianthought. M,WorT,Th. Typicallyevening One hundred and eleven (111) The abilityto communicate classesarecomplete term hours are required forthe clearlythrough preaching, inonesession Masterof Divinity degree. When teaching, and writing, and to perweek. provide leadership and followed on a full-time basis,the program is normally completed in counsel inthe service ofthe Q church. three academic years. Student Doesthe Seminaryhelpwith Pastors are required to spread The abilityto understand in placement? theirdegreeworkoverfour theologicaltermsthe socio- academic years. logical, ideological and A\: Yes. Our political aspects ofthe placementofficehas averyhighlevelof cultures in whichthe church success.Seepage 14. ministers. The abilityto practice ministry in an appropriate professional style.