Catalog THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL SEMINARY. Preparing Christian Leaders for Ministry. Academic Catalog

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1 Catalog 2014 THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL SEMINARY Preparing Christian Leaders for Ministry Academic Catalog

2 FOR 2014 Undergraduate and Graduate Programs of the MINTS International Seminary MINTS Old Cutler Road Miami, FL Phone Fax

3 Order of Content I. INTRODUCTION II. III. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE IDENTIFICATION OF GENERAL GOALS A. MINTS B. MIAMI C. MENTORING D. MINISTERIAL STUDIES E. MULTI-LINGUAL F. MULTI-MEDIA G. MISSIONS H. MODERATE PRICING SCALE IV. EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEM V. ACADEMIA A. AUTHORIZATION OF COURSES B. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT C. TRANSFER OF CREDITS D. TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY E. TRANSCRIPT REQUEST F. STUDENT DOCUMENTATION G. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS H. ACADEMIC ETHICS I. CLASS CONDUCT J. EXAMINATIONS K. GRADING L. STUDENT CONCERNS

4 VI. VII. FORMAT OF STUDIES FINANCES A. REGISTRATION FEES B. COURSE FEES C. DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE FEES D. PAYMENT SCHEDULE E. REFUND POLICY F. TUITION GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS VIII. MINTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS A. CERTIFICATE LEVEL PROGRAMS 1. CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 2. BACHELOR CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 3. MASTERS CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 4. DOCTOR OF MINISTRY CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES B. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES 1. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (ABATS) 2. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (BATS) C. MASTER LEVEL PROGRAMS 1. MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MATS) 2. MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (MCE) 3. MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDIV) D. DOCTORAL LEVEL PROGRAMS 1. DOCTOR OF MINISTRIES (DMIN) 2. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (PHD) IX. MINTS STAFF AND FACULTY X. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

5 Appendix A: Statement by Florida Department of Education

6 4 I. I N T R O D U C T I O N THE MISSION SEMINARY CONCEPT MINTS has developed a new approach. M INTS has developed a unique approach to education for the new millennium, a pattern that will become more common for schools in the near future. Traditionally schools have organized a residential campus and invited students to move to their location to study. MINTS, on the other hand, takes education to the people: in the city, in the suburbs, on islands, and to countries around the world. Our distance, or mission oriented, education consists of sending not just information but professors to almost any place in the world where Christians are found. Working through local churches, the professors and local leaders together develop interested ministry students to serve the local churches. The education emphasis is on church planting, H O W T O C O N T A C T U S president@mints.edu evangelism, and mentorship in the most necessary skills. In Miami this means that our campus is the city. Classes are taught around town in various study centers in English, Spanish, and occasionally French. This is the pattern of education tailored to the needs of the residents is the model we want to develop everywhere in the world. Internationally, the goal is to plant fully functioning, free-standing seminaries that will be locally owned and will become an ongoing resource for that region. As students mature they will become the primary professors for their people. Planted seminaries are linked together through the MINTS educational system, which provides curriculum, academic standards, administrative software, and on-site training for local leaders. As the schools develop they share resources, personnel, and students for the common good of each language group. We often say, It has the local name on the door, but MINTS at the core. II. D E C L A R A T I O N O F P U R P O SE The mandate for MINTS is, Preparing Christian Leaders for Ministry. This is accomplished through academic and ministerial training of students to be ministers according to the Christian gospel both in Miami and throughout the world by offering continuing theological education at a variety of 4

7 5 academic levels, via multi-media technology, offering courses in a variety of languages, and in the context of ministry." The degree programs of this seminary are designed solely for religious vocation and all degrees are in Theological Studies. As we are dedicated to world outreach and training we cooperate with many international organizations dedicated to similar ends. These include: Ligonier Ministries, RC Sproul Langham Preaching, John Stott Ministries Third Millennium Ministries, Dr. Richard Pratt MTW, Mission to the World of the Presbyterian Church in America United Reformed International Mission Joint Venture Committee ELI, Equipping Leaders International CLIR, Confraternidad Latino Americano de Iglesias Reformadas TNARS, The North American Reformed Seminary EPI, Equipping Pastors International Timothy Training I D E N T I F I C A T I O N O F G E N E R A L G O A L S A. MINTS will provide theological education courses in Biblical, Theological, Ministerial, Contextual, and Liberal Arts studies. This will be accomplished by offering courses for the following degrees: 1. Associate of Arts in Theological Studies 2. Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies 3. Master of Arts in Theological Studies 4. Master of Christian Education 5. Master of Divinity 5

8 6. Doctor of Ministry 7. Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies Degrees with specialization may add the designation at the end of the basic degree. For example, Master of Arts in Theological Studies and Christian Counseling. A specialization requires a minimum of 10 approved courses. B. MIAMI will be one of the many location from which theological education will be provided with a vision to have a worldwide impact. Courses will be offered in the following formats: 1. Regular evening and Saturday courses will be offered on a trimester basis in Miami 2. Distance education classes will be offered world wide 3. On line courses will be offered globally Students will be supported during their coursework through on-line services. 6 C. MENTORING will be provided by study center coordinators to all degree students in order to enhance ministerial and educational excellence. Each student will be assigned a coordinator whose responsibility will be to help the student develop an educational and ministerial portfolio. This portfolio will contain the following information: 1. Birth certificate 2. Social status identification (social security card or passport) 3. High school diploma 4. All post-high school academic diplomas and grades 5. Letter of current church status 6. Ministerial documentation 7. Resume 8. Plan for MINTS participation: a. Letter of admittance and convalidation b. Record of payment receipts to local study center kept at local center c. Record of MINTS grades d. Record of MINTS correspondence e. Study schedule for current year f. Completion schedule for MINTS program The mentor and student will meet regularly in order to keep track of the student s spiritual and ministerial progress. 6

9 7 D. MINISTERIAL STUDIES are immediately implemented in the Christian Community. The field education program for the implementation of ministerial skills will be coordinated by the study center coordinator in conjunction with the regular course load. E. MULTI-LINGUAL courses will be offered in the MINTS curriculum. Most courses may be taken in English, Spanish or other languages if there are a minimum of eight (8) full time equivalence students registered and there is a professor who speaks the language. As able, we will provide courses in the native language of each region according to need. It is recommended that at least ten courses be translated or written prior to initiation a MINTS study center in a different language. Plans need to be made for the completion of ten more courses so students can graduate. F. MULTI-MEDIA resources and technology will be used for the classes as appropriate. Online courses are available. As deemed necessary, professors and teachers will have their class information available on the MINTS web page. The following items will be posted: 1. Brief course description 2. Course admission data and form 3. Course attendance requirements 4. Course outline 5. Course work assignments 6. Course reading assignments 7. Examination arrangements 8. Feed-back instructions G. MISSIONS, both at the local and international level, will constantly be promoted. One of the mission assignments for students is to teach what they have learned to other students. Course professors, local coordinators and MINTS support staff will facilitate that process. Students and graduates are also encouraged to teach outside of their own context. H. MODERATE pricing scale will be implemented in order to facilitate participation by all. 7

10 Special tuition rates are offered in different countries based on their local economies. Each student needs to apply for financial assistance through their local study center. Discounts may be made available based on the student s and immediate family s income. Effort will be made to maintain MINTS tuition fees at affordable prices. 8 I V. E D U C A T I O N A L D E L I V E R Y S Y S T E M The MINTS courses in Miami may be taken at one of several city-wide church locations during the regular academic year. A variety of distance education materials such as videocassette and programmed textbook courses are available on a limited basis. V. A C A D E M I A A. Authorization of Courses MINTS is registered with the Florida Department of Education. This is not the same as accreditation. The State of Florida does not accredit schools. Only regional and national accrediting bodies offer accreditation to private institutions. Registration with the State of Florida shows that MINTS is qualified and registered to grant religious vocational degrees in the State of Florida and that it meets the regulations of the State. MINTS receives an annual verification from the Commission on Independent Education of the State of Florida. B. Admission 1 To see if you qualify for the study program speak with a local study center coordinator, an Associate Academic Dean or the Academic Dean of MINTS (hegjkm@aol.com) 2 If you qualify for the study program, fill out admission form (go to and to admissions link, then on to forms link). Send to hegjkm@aol.com 3 Going to the same internet address, make copies of reference forms, collect them and have them sent in to hegjkm@aol.com. 4 Provide photo, national identification, copies of academic titles/degrees, copies of grade transcripts. These can be scanned and sent to Academic Dean (hegjkm@aol.com) or given to one of the regional Associate Academic Deans. 5 Wait for the response from MINTS. If there is no response within a week, hegjkm@aol.com. Documentation Needed for Admission 1. Birth certificate 2. Secondary school diploma 8

11 9 3. Bachelor degree diploma and transcript (for Master and Doctoral students) 4. Social security number or national identification number 5. Three letters of recommendation (academic instructor, pastor, and a friend) 6. Completed registration form ( C. Transfer of Credits The Academic Dean will consider academic credits from other educational institutions. The recognition of MINTS courses in other educational institutions is the responsibility of each institution s Academic Dean. MINTS will accept up to 50% at the Associate level; 75% of academic credits at the BA level; 25-50% at the MA level. There is no convalidation of credits at the doctoral level. D. Transfer/Equivalency Students should submit academic transcripts and documentation of professional training and/or ministerial service. Based on this documentation, the Academic Dean will approve transfer/equivalencies for courses and practicum. E Transcript Requests Transcript requests are made through the Associate Academic Dean associated with the local study center. The Associate Academic Dean will ask MINTS Miami to print the student s official transcript. F. Student Documentation 1. Local study centers are responsible for keeping all class records and final grades. The class records will indicate marks for attendance, homework, readings, academic writing, final exam and final grade. 2. Local study centers will archive a copy of the student application, 3 letters of reference, copy of national identification, a photo, High School diploma, academic grade transcripts, other post-secondary diplomas, record of MINTS convalidations and other correspondence. 3. Copies of the aforesaid documents are sent to the Associate Academic Dean prior to the request for student graduation. The AAD will send the student file records to the Academic Dean in digital form. This process will take time so the student documentation needs to be given to the AD six weeks prior to graduation. 9

12 10 4. The degree granting institution(s) require copies of the aforesaid documents and records will be kept of the grades, transcript and graduation information of the students. G. Academic Requirements To register for academic credit, the following time requirements apply: one academic credit constitutes 30 hours of academic work including lectures, assignments, and/or project work. For every three hour course, the following tasks will be completed for Bachelor and Master levels: 1. Minimum of 15 hours of class time or interaction time in on-line courses and correspondence courses hours of homework outside of class that is reported on in class 3. Reading: 300 pages for BA, 600 pages for MA; book report, class presentation 4. Essay: 10 pages for BA, pages for MA 5. An examination on the course content 6. An evaluated assignment or equivalent educational evaluated activities H. Academic Ethics MINTS students should submit original academic work for their assignments, essays and exams. All ideas and communications from sources other than the students must be documented. (See: MLA Style Citations.) Failure of a student to heed faculty warnings may result in the expulsion of the student from the course and the MINTS program. All MINTS board members, professors, staff and students will treat each other in a decent and orderly manner. Unchanged immoral behavior as defined by the Ten Commandments and Biblical Ethics may result in expulsion from the MINTS program. Students, staff, professors, board members and supporters of the MINTS program may appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Education Committee concerning academic and moral ethical responsibilities. I. Class Conduct All classes will begin with prayer. 10

13 Class attendance is required. 80% attendance is required for classes. Less than 80% attendance may result in a failing grade. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the professor in case of absence and to make arrangements for all necessary work. The professor, after consulting with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, has the authority to cancel and/or reschedule class. J. Assignments Students course progress will be evaluated through graded assignments. All final exams must state clearly at the top of the examination what tools or materials may be used in the exam. Re-examination may be permitted at the discretion of the course instructor. 11 Students may complete assignments and take exams in appropriate languages. The professor will announce the language choices at the beginning of the course and the student will indicate his or her preference. K. Grading Grading Scale A A A B B B C C C D D D F 59 and under Required courses in which a student receives an F must be retaken in order to fulfill graduation requirements. To improve a course grade by no more than 15%, the course may be retaken. The final due date for all course assignments is the last examination day of each trimester. Work turned in after the trimester deadline may be penalized one percentage point per week up to 20% at the discretion of the professor. Course assignments more than three months late will not be accepted. 11

14 12 The deadline for grades is established by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and normally will be submitted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within two weeks of the last day of the trimester. Only a professor, in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, can change a student s grade. L. Student Concerns Students may appeal to the professor concerning the grade given for the course. If the student s concern persists after discussion, both the student and the professor will meet with the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Following the consultation, the professor will issue the final grade. The following process will be used to deal with unresolved grievances involving MINTS students, faculty and staff: 1. Should a grievance arise, first approach the other individual(s) involved to attempt to resolve the situation in accordance with Matthew 18: If no resolution is reached, discuss the situation with the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs will assist the student in formulating a plan to resolve the problem. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs will submit a written report of the plan to the President once the matter has been adopted by the Vice-President of Academic Affairs and reported to the President. 3. If no resolution is reached, or if the student is not satisfied with the mediation of the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, the student is encouraged to speak with the President and then the board. V I. F O R M A T O F S T U D I E S Mints offers study programs through a vareity of delivery systems: A. Study Center classes hours of classes for traditional program hours of classes for distance education programs a. 8 hours orientation and 7 hours of follow up classes with facilitator or/ 12

15 13 b. 4 hours orientation and 11 hours of follow up classes with facilitator B. On line courses available in some languages 1. Dr. Jaime Morales in San José, Costa Rica in Spanish 2. Juan González Ferrer in Cuidad Juárez in Spanish 3. Instituto Biblico Reformado in Colombia in Spanish C. Correspondence courses available in some languages 1. ITS (Institute of Theological Studies) master degree in English 2. MINTS courses in Spanish V I I. F I N A N C E S A. Registration Fee Local study centers may collect registration fees. B. Course Fees Course fees are established by the local study centers. MINTS asks that the BA fees not exceed USA dollars and that MA fees not exceed $75.00 USA dollars per course. Readers for master and doctoral thesis may charge up to $ USA dollars. It is preferable that the fees are less. C. Distance Education Course Fees Local centers determine their own rates in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs. D. Payment Schedule Students will pay full credit fees upon registering for a course. All funds are to be made payable to the local center. E. Refund Policy Course refunds are available upon request and determined according to the date of the request. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of registered withdrawal. Application fees and registration fees are non-refundable. Cancellation of all obligations will be made within three (3) working days. 13

16 14 Refunds will be issued as follow: 1. Course withdrawal prior to start of first class: 100 % refund 2. Course withdrawal prior to midway point of trimester: 50% refund 3. Course withdrawal after mid-term and before final: 25% refund. F. Tuition Grants and Scholarships 1. All student discounts, grants, and scholarships, are given at the local levels. Students need not request input from the global MINTS-Miami office. 2. MINTS partners with donors who give student support for students in particular nations. Donations are given directly to the local study center. V I I I. E D U C A T I O N A L P R O G R A M S A. Certificate Programs 1. Certificate in Theological Studies Program for non-degree seeking student who want to study course in Bible, theology, ministry, church history and missions. The professor determines the appropriate amount of home work and assigns grades. 2. The Certificate Program in Bachelor Theological Studies Designed for non-degree seeking students who want to study academically at the Bachelor level, this program consists of ten (10) courses in Biblical, theological, ministerial, missions, church history, and liberal arts studies, or a combination of these, from the Bachelor Degree program. 3. The Certificate Program in Master Theological Studies Designed for non-degree seeking students who want to study academically at the Master level, this program consists of ten (10) courses in Biblical, theological, ministerial, missions, church history and liberal arts studies, or a combination of these, from the Master Degree program. 4. The Certificate Program in Doctoral Theological Studies Designed for non-degree seeking students who want to study academically at the Doctoral level, this program consists of five (5) courses in Biblical, theological, 14

17 15 ministerial, mission and church history from the Doctor of Ministry Degree program. B. Bachelor Level Programs 1. Associate of Arts in Theological Studies (A.A.T.S.) Students seeking the A.A.T.S. degree, will have a 12 year elementary-secondary degree and must fulfill 60 academic hours by completing the following: a. Bible 6 courses (18 hours) b. Theology 3 courses (9 hours) c. Ministerial Studies 3 courses (9 hours) d. Humanities 2 courses (6 hours) e. Electives 6 courses (18 hours) Note. Adult students who are unable to complete the secondary school degree can enroll in the certificate program and upon successfully completing 10 courses enter into the AATS. The certificate program requirements will be completed with AATS standards. 2. Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies (B.A.T.S.) Students seeking the B.A.T.S. degree must fulfill 120 academic hours by completing the following: a. Bible 12 courses (36 hours) b. Theology 6 courses (18 hours) c. Ministerial Studies 6 courses (18 hours) d. Humanities 2 courses (6 hours) e. Electives 14 courses (42 hours) Majors may be declared in Bible, Theology, Ministerial Studies, History, and Humanities when ten courses are passed in those majors. 15

18 16 B A C H E L O R A N D M A S T E R L E V E L C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S BACHELOR COURSES 1. Bible MASTER COURSES 1. Bible BAB 01 BAB 011 BAB 012 BAB 02 BAB 021 BAB 022 Introduction to the Bible Biblical Theology of the Old Testament Biblical Theology of the New Testament Survey of the Bible Old Testament Survey New Testament Survey MAB 01 Biblical Theology of the Bible MAB 011 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament MAB 012 Biblical Theology of the New Testament MAB 02 Survey of the Bible MAB 021 Old Testament Survey MAB 022 New Testament Survey BAB 031 BAB 032 Cultural History of the Old Testament Biblical History and Geography MAB 031 MAB 032 Cultural History of the Old Testament Biblical History and Geography BAB 11 BAB 111 BAB 112 BAB 113 BAB 114 BAB 115 BAB 12 BAB 121 BAB 122 BAB 123 BAB 124 BAB 125 BAB 126 BAB 127 BAB 128 BAB 129 BAB 130 BAB 131 BAB 21 BAB 211 BAB 212 BAB 213 BAB 214 Old Testament Studies (Pentateuch) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Old Testament Studies (History Books) Joshua Judges I Samuel II Samuel I Kings II Kings I Chronicles II Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Old Testament Studies (Poetry) Ruth Job Psalms Proverbs MAB 11 MAB 111 MAB 112 MAB 113 MAB 114 MAB 115 MAB 12 MAB 121 MAB 122 MAB 123 MAB 124 MAB 125 MAB 126 MAB 127 MAB 128 MAB 129 MAB 130 MAB 131 MAB 21 MAB 211 MAB 212 MAB 213 MAB 214 Old Testament Studies (Pentateuch) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Old Testament Studies (History Books) Joshua Judges I Samuel II Samuel I Kings II Kings I Chronicles II Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Old Testament Studies (Poetry) Ruth Job Psalms Proverbs 16

19 17 BAB 215 BAB 216 BAB 217 BAB 31 BAB 311 BAB 312 BAB 313 BAB 314 BAB 315 BAB 316 BAB 317 BAB 318 BAB 319 BAB 320 BAB 321 BAB 322 BAB 323 BAB 324 BAB 325 BAB 326 BAB 32 BAB 33 BAB 41 BAB 411 BAB 412 BAB 413 BAB 414 BAB 51 BAB 511 BAB 61 BAB 611 BAB 612 BAB 613 BAB 614 BAB 615 BAB 616 BAB 617 BAB 618 BAB 619 BAB 620 BAB 621 BAB 622 BAB 623 BAB 624 BAB 625 BAB 626 BAB 627 BAB 628 BAB 629 Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Lamentations Old Testament Studies (Prophecy) Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi Old Testament Exegesis Inter-testamental Studies New Testament Studies (Gospels) Matthew Mark Luke John New Testament Studies (Acts) Acts New Testament Studies (Epistles) Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians I Thessalonians II Thessalonians I Timothy II Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James I Peter II Peter I John II John MAB 215 MAB 216 MAB 217 MAB 31 MAB 311 MAB 312 MAB 313 MAB 314 MAB 315 MAB 316 MAB 317 MAB 318 MAB 319 MAB 320 MAB 321 MAB 322 MAB 323 MAB 324 MAB 325 MAB 326 MAB 32 MAB 33 MAB 41 MAB 411 MAB 412 MAB 413 MAB 414 MAB 51 MAB 511 MAB 61 MAB 611 MAB 612 MAB 613 MAB 614 MAB 615 MAB 616 MAB 617 MAB 618 MAB 619 MAB 620 MAB 621 MAB 622 MAB 623 MAB 624 MAB 625 MAB 626 MAB 627 MAB 628 MAB 629 Ecclesiastes Song of Songs Lamentations Old Testament Studies (Prophecy) Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi Old Testament Exegesis Intertestamental Studies New Testament Studies (Gospels) Matthew Mark Luke John New Testament Studies (Acts) Acts New Testament Studies (Epistles) Romans I Corinthians II Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians I Thessalonians II Thessalonians I Timothy II Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James I Peter II Peter I John II John 17

20 18 BAB 6291 BAB 6392 BAB 63 BAB 64 BAB 65 III John Jude Pastoral Epistles Studies General Epistle Studies Prison Epistles Studies MAB 6291 MAB 6392 MAB 63 MAB 64 MAB 65 III John Jude Pastoral Epistles Studies General Epistles Studies Prison Epistles Studies BAB 70 New Testament Studies (Revelation) BAB 71 Introduction to Biblical Languages BAB 73 Introduction to Hebrew BAB 731 Hebrew as an Exegetical Tool BAB 732 Intermediate Hebrew BAB 733 Advanced Hebrew BAB 734 Hebrew Exegesis BAB 72 Introduction to Greek BAB 721 Greek as an Exegetical Tool BAB 722 Intermediate Greek BAB 723 Advanced Greek BAB 724 Greek Exegesis BAB 81 Hermeneutics BAB 811 Studies in Hermeneutics BAB 82 English Bible Exegesis BAB 91 Bible Elective BAB 92 Bible Elective BAB 101 Elective BAB 111 Teaching Bible Teachers BAB 121 Practicum I BAB 122 Practicum I 2. Theology MAB 70 New Testament Studies (Revelation) MAB 71 Introduction to Biblical Languages MAB 72 Introduction to Hebrew MAB 721 Hebrew as an Exegetical Tool MAB 722 Intermediate Hebrew MAB 723 Advanced Hebrew MAB 724 Hebrew Exegesis MAB 73 Introduction to Greek MAB 731 Greek as An Exegetical Tool MAB 732 Intermediate Greek MAB 733 Advanced Greek MAB 734 Greek Exegesis MAB 81 Hermeneutics MAB 811 Studies in Hermeneutics MAB 82 English Bible Exegesis MAB 91 Bible Elective MAB 92 Bible Elective MAB 101 Elective MAB 111 Teaching Bible Teachers MAB 121 Practicum I MAB 122 Practicum I 2. Theology BAT 02 BAT 021 BAT 022 BAT 023 BAT 21 BAT 22 BAT 31 BAT 32 BAT 321 BAT 322 BAT 323 BAT 324 BAT 41 BAT 411 BAT 51 BAT 511 Introduction to Theology Revelation and the Bible Confessional Theology Patristic Theology Doctrine of God (Theology Proper) Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Pneumatology) Doctrine of Man (Anthropology) Christian Ethics Pastoral Ethics Business Ethics Medical Ethics Ethical Studies Doctrine of Christ (Christology) Christology II Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology) Studies in Doctrine of Salvation MAT 02 MAT 021 MAT 022 MAT 023 MAT 21 MAT 22 MAT 31 MAT 32 MAT 321 MAT 322 MAT 323 MAT 324 MAT 41 MAT 411 MAT 51 MAT 511 Introduction to Theology Revelation and the Bible Confessional Theology Patristic Theology Doctrine of God (Theology Proper) Doctrine of the Holy Spirit(Pneumatology) Doctrine of Man (Anthropology) Christian Ethics Pastoral Ethics Business Ethics Medical Ethics Ethical Studies Doctrine of Christ (Christology) Christology II Doctrine of Salvation (Soteriology) Studies in Doctrine of Salvation 18

21 19 BAT 610 BAT 611 BAT 612 BAT 613 BAT 614 BAT 62 BAT 621 BAT 622 BAT 623 BAT 624 BAT 63 BAT 64 BAT 71 BAT 76 BAT 77 BAT 81 BAT 811 BAT 812 BAT 813 BAT 814 BAT 815 BAT 816 BAT 91 BAT 921 BAT 100 BAT 101 BAT 111 BAT 121 BAT 1211 BAT 1212 BAT 131 Doctrine of Church (Ecclesiology) Church Government and Order Sacraments Roman Catholic Church Theology Evangelical Theology Reformation Theology Westminster Confession of Faith, Part 1 Westminster Confession of Faith, Part 2 Covenant Theology Revival and Reformation Multi-cultural Church Applied Theology for Racial Healing in Church Doctrine of Church and Kingdom Doctrine of Spirituality Theology of Prayer Apologetics Apologetic Theory Applied Apologetics Applied Apologetics: Responding to the Cults and World Religions Apologetics Elective Apologetics Elective Developing A Christian Worldview Specialized Theological Study Specialized Theology Elective Eschatology Millennial Positions Teaching Theology Theology of Ministry Practicum I Practicum II Theology Elective MAT 610 MAT 611 MAT 612 MAT 613 MAT 614 MAT 62 MAT 621 MAT 622 MAT 623 MAT 624 MAT 63 MAT 64 MAT 71 MAT 76 MAT 77 MAT 81 MAT 811 MAT 812 MAT 813 MAT 814 MAT 815 MAT 816 MAT 91 MAT 921 MAT 100 BAT 101 MAT 111 MAT 121 MAT 1211 MAT 1212 MAT 131 Doctrine of Church (Ecclesiology) Church Government and Order Sacraments Roman Catholic Church Theology Evangelical Theology Reformation Theology Westminster Confession of Faith, Part 1 Westminster Confession of Faith, Part 2 Covenant Theology Revival and Reformation Multi-cultural Church Applied Theology for Racial Healing in Church Doctrine of Church and Kingdom Doctrine of Spirituality Theology of Prayer Apologetics Apologetic Theory Apologetics Elective Applied Apologetics: Responding to the Cults and World Religions Apologetics Elective Apologetics Elective Developing A Christian Worldview Specialized Theological Study Specialized Theology Elective Eschatology Millennial Positions Teaching Theology Theology of Ministry Practicum I Practicum II Theology Elective 19

22 20 3. Ministerial Studies and Humanities BAM 01 Evangelism BAM 011 Introduction to Evangelism BAM 012 History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Evangelism BAM 013 Evangelism Administration BAM 014 Character and Spiritual Development of Evangelist BAM 015 Curriculum and Resources for Evangelism BAM 016 Skill Training in Evangelism I BAM 017 Evangelism Elective BAM 110 Introduction to Worship BAM 1110 Worship Ministry I BAM 1120 Worship Ministry II BAM 1130 Worship Ministry III BAM 130 Preaching I BAM 131 Advanced Preaching BAM 132 Preaching Elective BAM 133 Preaching Elective BAM 21 Communicating the Gospel BAM 211 Mass Media in Ministry BAM 212 Communication Elective BAM 23 Communication and Investigation BAM 231 Communication Elective BAM 232 Advanced Communication 3. Ministerial Studies and Humanities MAM 01 Evangelism MAM 011 Introduction to Evangelism MAM 012 History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Evangelism MAM 013 Evangelism Administration MAM 014 Character and Spiritual Development of Evangelist MAM 015 Curriculum and Resources for Evangelism MAM 016 Skill Training in Evangelism I MAM 017 Evangelism Elective MAM 110 Introduction to Worship MAM 1110 Worship Ministry I MAM 1120 Worship Ministry II MAM 1130 Worship Ministry III MAM 130 Preaching MAM 131 Advanced Preaching MAM 132 Preaching Elective MAM 133 Preaching Elective MAM 21 Communicating the Gospel MAM 211 Mass Media in Ministry MAM 212 Communication Elective MAM 23 Communication and Investigation MAM 231 Communication Elective MAM 232 Advanced Communication BAM 25 BAM 251 BAM 252 BAM 253 BAM 254 BAM 255 BAM 31 BAM 311 BAM 312 BAM 313 BAM 314 BAM 315 BAM 316 BAM 317 BAM 318 BAM 319 Course Development for the Internet Setting Up an On-line Program Setting Up a Web Page Writing an On-Line Course Writing a Web Page Course Internet Ministry Elective Introduction to Counseling Introduction to Christian Counseling History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Counseling Counseling Administration Character and Spiritual Development of the Counselor Curriculum and resources for Christian counseling Pregnancy Counseling Family Counseling Crisis Counseling Addiction Counseling MAM 25 MAM 251 MAM 252 MAM 253 MAM 254 MAM 255 MAM 31 MAM 311 MAM 312 MAM 313 MAM 314 MAM 315 MAM 316 MAM 317 MAM 318 MAM 319 Course Development for the Internet Setting Up an On-line Program Setting Up a Web Page Writing an On-Line Course Writing a Web Page Course Internet Ministry Elective Introduction to Counseling Introduction to Christian Counseling History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Counseling Counseling Administration Character and Spiritual Development of the Counselor Curriculum and resources for Christian counseling Pregnancy Counseling Family Counseling Crisis Counseling Addiction Counseling 20

23 21 BAM 3110 Pastoral Counseling BAM 3111 Christian Counseling Elective BAM31112 Elective BAM 32 Christian Chaplaincy BAM 321 Introduction to Christian Chaplaincy BAM 322 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Chaplaincy BAM 323 Chaplaincy Administration BAM 324 Character and Spiritual Development of Chaplain BAM 325 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Chaplains BAM 326 Skill Training in Chaplaincy work I BAM 327 Skill Training in Chaplaincy II BAM 41 Church Group Ministry Administration BAM 412 Community Group Ministries BAM 413 Discipleship Groups BAM 414 Family Ministries BAM 415 Women s Ministries BAM 416 Men s Ministries BAM 417 Single s Ministries BAM 418 College group Ministries BAM 419 Professional Group Ministries BAM 420 Ministry to the Elderly BAM 421 Ministry to Special Needs Groups BAM 422 Group Ministry Elective BAM 51 Children Ministries BAM 61 Youth Ministry BAM 611 Introduction to Youth Ministry BAM 612 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Youth Ministry BAM 613 Youth Ministry Administration BAM 614 Character and Spiritual Development of Youth Ministers BAM 615 Curriculum and Resources for Youth Ministry BAM 616 Skill Training in Youth Ministry I BAM 617 Youth Ministry Elective BAM 81 Philosophy of Christian Education BAM 820 Pedagogy/Andragogy BAMA 821 Teaching to Change Lives BAM 83 Christian Education in the MAM 3110 MAM 3111 MAM 3112 MAM 32 MAM 321 MAM 322 MAM 323 MAM 324 MAM 325 MAM 326 MAM 327 MAM 41 MAM 412 MAM 413 MAM 414 MAM 415 MAM 416 MAM 417 MAM 418 MAM 419 MAM 420 MAM 421 MAM 422 MAM 51 MAM 61 MAM 611 MAM 612 MAM 613 MAM 614 MAM 615 MAM 616 MAM 617 MAM 81 MAM 820 MAM 821 MAM 83 Pastoral Counseling Christian Counseling Elect. Elective Christian Chaplaincy Introduction to Christian Chaplaincy History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Chaplaincy Chaplaincy Administration Character and Spiritual Development of Chaplain Curriculum and Resources for Christian Chaplains Skill Training in Chaplaincy work I Skill Training in Chaplaincy II Church Group Ministry Administration Community Group Ministries Discipleship Groups Family Ministries Women s Ministries Men s Ministries Single s Ministries College Group Ministries Professional Group Ministries Ministry to the Elderly Ministry to Special Needs Groups. Group Ministry Elective Children Ministry Youth Ministry Introduction to Youth Ministry History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Administration Character and Spiritual Development of Youth Ministers Curriculum and Resources for Youth Ministry Skill Training in Youth Ministry I Youth Ministry Elective Philosophy of Christian Education Pedagogy/Andragogy Teaching to Change Lives Christian Education in the 21

24 22 Church BAM 831 Introduction to Christian Education in the Church BAM 832 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Education in the Church BAM 833 Christian Education in the Church Administration BAM 834 Character and Spiritual Development of Christian Educators BAM 835 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Education in the Church BAM 836 Skill Training in Christian Education in the Church I BAM 837 Christian Education Elective BAM 85 Ministerial Education BAM 851 Introduction to Ministerial Education BAM 852 History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Ministerial Education BAM 853 Ministerial Education Administration BAM 854 Character and spiritual development of Minister Educators and Students BAM 855 Curriculum and resources for Ministerial Education BAM 856 Skill Training in Ministerial Education I BAM 856 Ministerial Education Elective BAM 91 Church Office Training BAM 911 Church Elders Training BAM 912 Church Deacon s Training BAM 913 Church Officer Training Elective BAM 101 The Diaconate in the World BAM 1012 Christian Social Work BAM Introduction to Christian Social Work BAM History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Social Work BAM Social Work Administration BAM Character and Spiritual Development of Social Worker BAM Curriculum and Resources for Christian Social Work BAM Skill Training in Christian Social Work I BAM Christian Social Work Elective Church MAM 831 Introduction to Christian Education in the Church MAM 832 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Education in the Church MAM 833 Christian Education in the Church Administration MAM 834 Character and Spiritual Development of Christian Educators MAM 835 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Education in the Church MAM 836 Skill Training in Christian Education in the Church I MAM 837 Christian Education Elective MAM 85 Ministerial Education MAM 851 Introduction to Ministerial Education MAM 852 History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of Ministerial Education MAM 853 Ministerial Education Administration MAM 854 Character and spiritual development of Minister Educators and Students MAM 855 Curriculum and resources for Ministerial Education MAM 856 Skill Training in Ministerial Education I MAM 857 Ministerial Education Elective MAM 91 Church Officer Training MAM 911 Church Elder Training MAM 912 Church Deacon s Training MAM 913 Church Officer Training Elective MAM 101 The Diaconate in the World MAM 1012 Christian Social Work MAM Introduction to Christian Social Work MAM History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Social Work MAM Social Work Administration MAM Character and Spiritual Development of Social Worker MAM Curriculum and Resources for Christian Social Work MAM Skill Training in Christian Social Work I MAM Christian Social Work Elective 22

25 23 BAM 111 Christian Leadership Studies BAM 1111 Introduction to Christian Leadership BAM 1112 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Leadership BAM 1113 Christian Leaders Administration BAM 1114 Character and Spiritual Development of Christian Leaders BAM 1115 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Leaders BAM 1116 Skill Training in Christian Leadership I BAM 1117 Leadership Elective BAM 121 Music Ministry BAM 1211 Music Ministry Elective BAM 131 Ministry and the Arts BAM 1311 Ministries and the Arts Elective BAM 141 Pastoral Studies (Level 1) BAM 1411 Introduction to Pastoral Studies BAM 1412 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Pastoral Studies BAM 1413 Pastoral Administration BAM 1414 Character and Spiritual Development of the Pastor BAM 1415 Curriculum and Resources for Pastoral Studies BAM 1416 Skill Training in Pastoral Studies BAM 142 Reflections on Reality BAM 151 Ministry Elective 4. History and Missions BAH 01 World History and Culture BAH 02 Bible History BAH 11 Early and Medieval Church History BAH 112 Medieval Church History BAH th Century Church History BAH th Century Church History BAH th Century Church History BAH th Century Church History BAH th Century Church History BAH 71 Modern Church History /Denomination history BAH 72 The Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism BAH 73 Church Histories in Latin Am. BAH 74 Church History regional st. BAH 75 Church History Elective BAH 81 Church Order/Church Gov MAM 111 Christian Leadership Studies MAM 1111 Introduction to Christian Leadership MAM 1112 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Christian Leadership MAM 1113 Christian Leaders Administration MAM 1114 Character and Spiritual Development of Christian Leaders MAM 1115 Curriculum and Resources for Christian Leaders MAM 1116 Skill Training in Christian Leadership I MAM 1117 Leadership Elective MAM 121 Music Ministry MAM 1211 Music Ministry Elective MAM 131 Ministry and the Arts MAM 1311 Ministries and the Arts Elective MAM 141 Pastoral Studies (Level 1) MAM 1411 Introduction to Pastoral Studies MAM 1412 History, Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics of Pastoral Studies MAM 1413 Pastoral Administration MAM 1414 Character and Spiritual Development of the Pastor MAM 1415 Curriculum and Resources for Pastoral Studies MAM 1416 Skill Training in Pastoral Studies MAM 142 Reflections on Reality MAM 151 Ministry Elective 4. History and Missions MAH 01 Bible History MAH 02 World History and Culture MAH 11 Early and Medieval Church History MAH 112 Medieval Church History MAH th Century Church History MAH th Century Church History MAH th Century Church History MAH th Century Church History MAH th Century Church History MAH 71 Modern Church History /Denomination History MAH 72 The Roman Catholic Church and Protestantism MAH 73 Church History in Latin Am. MAH 74 Church History regional sts. BAH 75 Church History Elective MAH 81 Church Order/Church Gov 23

26 24 BAH 90 Introduction to Missiology BAH 91 History of Global Missions BAH 911 History of Mission Works BAH 912 Denominational Mission History BAH 913 Regional Mission History BAH 914 Missionary Biographies BAH 915 Ecumenical and Mission Conf. BAH 92 Administration of Missions BAH 921 Church and Mission BAH 922 Missionary and Mission BAH 9221 Character and Spiritual Development of the Missionary BAH 9222 Missionary Cultural Adaptation BAH 9223 Mission Ministry Administration B AH 9224 Training for Missions BAH 93 Mission Work BAH 931 Domestic Missions BAH 932 International Missions BAH 933 Reaching Unreached Peoples BAH 934 Translating the Bible BAH 935 Church Planting BAH 935 Literature Distribution BAH 936 Community Work BAH 936 Elective. Mission Ministries BAH 94 Context and Missions BAH 941 Cultural Anthropology BAH 942 World Religions BAH 95 Curriculum and Resources for Missions BAH 96 Mission Practicum BAH 97 Missiology Elective 5. Humanities BALA00 Write a thesis BALA 01 English BALA 11 Computers BALA 21 Journalism BALA 31 Studies in Education BALA 41 International Languages BALA 421 Beginners BALA 422 Intermediate Level BALA 423 Advanced Level BALA 424 Special Studies BALA 425 Elective BALA 51 Communication BALA 61 Drama BALA 62 Studies in Music BALA 71 Leadership Studies BALA 81 Philosophy BALA 91 Psychology BALA 101 Sociology BALA 104 Political Science MAH 90 Introduction to Missiology MAH 91 History of Global Missions MAH 911 History of Mission Works MAH 912 Denominational Mission History MAH 913 Regional Mission History MAH 914 Missionary Biographies MAH 915 Ecumenical and Mission Conf. MAH 92 Administration of Missions MAH 921 Church and Mission MAH 922 Missionary and Mission MAH 9221 Character and Spiritual Development of the Missionary MAH 9222 Missionary Cultural Adaptation MAH 9223 Mission Ministry Administration MAH 9224 Training for Missions MAH 93 Mission Work MAH 931 Domestic Missions MAH 932 International Missions MAH 933 Reaching Unreached Peoples MAH 934 Translating the Bible MAH 935 Church Planting MAH 935 Literature Distribution MAH 936 Community Work MAH 936 Elective. Mission Ministries MAH 94 Context and Missions MAH 941 Cultural Anthropology MAH 942 World Religions MAH 95 Curriculum and Resources for Missions MAH 96 Mission Practicum MAH 97 Missiology Elective 5. Humanities MALA00 Master Thesis MALA 01 English MALA 11 Computers MALA 21 Journalism MALA 31 Studies in Education MALA 41 International Languages MALA 421 Beginners MALA 422 Intermediate Level MALA 423 Advanced Level MALA 424 Special Studies MALA 425 Elective MALA 51 Communication MALA 61 Drama MALA 62 Studies in Music MALA 71 Leadership Studies MALA 81 Philosophy MALA 91 Psychology MALA 101 Sociology MALA 104 Political Science 24

27 25 BALA 105 Business BALA 106 Economics BALA 107 Other Humanities BALA 108 Distance Education Studies BALA 1081 Philosophy of Distance Education BALA 1082 How to Write a MINTS Course BALA 1083 How to Establish a MINTS Center BALA 1084 How to Teach a MINTS course BALA 1085 How to Academically Administrate a MINTS Center BALA 1086 Distance Education Elective BALA 111 Humanities Elective MALA 105 MALA 106 MALA 107 MALA 108 MALA 1081 MALA 1082 MALA 1083 MALA 1084 MALA 1085 MALA 1086 MALA 111 Business Economics Other Humanities Distance Education Studies Philosophy of Distance Education How to Write a MINTS Course How to Establish a MINTS Center How to Teach a MINTS course How to Academically Administrate a MINTS Center Distance Education Elective Humanities Elective Note: Specialties in the areas of Ministerial Studies, Missions, and Liberal Arts in the MATS can develop courses according to the following paradigm: 1. Introduction to course 2. History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of course 3. Administration and course 4. Character and Spiritual Development 5. Curriculum and Resources 6. Skill Training I 7. Skill Training II 8. Skill Training III 9. Skill Training IV 10. Skill Training V MINTS may create a major by identifying 10 courses in speciality and 10 general courses: courses in the area of special studies 2. 5 interdisciplinary courses 3. 5 basic courses in Bible, Theology, Ministerial Studies, and History and Missions C. Master Level Programs 1. The Master of Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) Students seeking the M.A.T.S. degree, will present a 120 credit Bachelor s degree and must fulfill 60 academic hours by completing the following: a. Bible 6 courses (18 hours) 25

28 26 b. Theology 3 courses (9 hours) c. Ministerial Studies 3 courses (9 hours) d. History/Missions 2 courses (6 hours) e. Humanities/Electives 4 courses (12 hours) All the students will write a master thesis that consists of writing a commentary on a book of the Bible. The guidelines are in the document, How to write a MINTS course. The thesis will be no shorter than 75 pages and no longer than 125 pages. Each nation has their program of Project 66. The choosing of one s Bible book is coordinated with a master list that is available on writing the Academic Dean. The thesis can count as a Bible course or as a Humanity course. 2. The Master of Christian Education Program (M.C.E.) Students seeking the M.C.E. degree must fulfill 60 academic hours by completing the following: a. Bible 2 courses (6 hours) b. Theology 2 courses (6 hours) c. Ministerial Studies 2 courses (6 hours) d. Humanities 2 courses (6 hours) e. Christian Education 10 courses (30 hours) f. Electives 2 courses (6 hours) The student s master thesis will be a commentary on a book of the Bible. The commentary may be written to suit a specific student audience. 3. The Master of Divinity program (M.Div.) Students seeking the M.Div. degree must fulfill 105 academic hours by completing the following: a. Bible 12 courses (36 hours) b. Theology 6 courses (18 hours) c. Ministerial Studies 6 courses (18 hours) d. History 4 courses (12 hours) e. Humanities 2 courses (6 hours) f. Electives 5 courses (15 hours) 26

29 27 Core courses will take up 90 hours. 15 hours will be electives. a. Core Courses (1) Bible (12) (a) Biblical Theology (b) Old Testament I (Pentateuch) (c) Old Testament II (History and Writings) (d) Old Testament III (Major and Minor Prophets) (e) New Testament I (The Gospels and Acts) (f) New Testament II (Pauline Epistles) (g) New Testament III (Other Epistles and Revelation) (h) Hermeneutics (i) Introduction to Hebrew (j) Introduction to Greek (k) Hebrew Exegesis (l) Greek Exegesis (2) Theology (6) (a) God (b) Man and Salvation (c) Christology (d) Ecclesiology and Eschatology (e) Bibliology (f) Apologetics (3) Ministerial Studies (6) (a) Worship (b) Evangelism (c) Preaching I (d) Ministry I (e) Ministry II (f) Ethics (4) History and Missions (4) (a) Early Church History (b) Medieval Church History and Reformation (c) Modern Church History (d) Introduction to Missiology (5) Humanities (2) 27

30 28 (a) Philosophy of Christian Education (b) An Introduction to Counseling (6) Electives (5) (a) Sociology (recommended) (b) Preaching II (recommended) (c) Student choice (d) Student choice (e) Student choice There is only one thesis for the MATS and M.Div. D. Doctoral Level Programs 1. Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) The D.Min. program is only available for those who are teaching, or will teach, in MINTS a. Purpose The D.Min. is orientated to students writing theological curriculum that will be functional in international theological education. b. Prerequisites (1) A Master of Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) or its equivalent 60 academic hour master degree (Students with a non-theological degree need at least 45 academic hours of master level theological courses). Working knowledge of Greek and Hebrew which normally consists of one grammar and one exegesis course in each language. (2) Active in theological training at graduate and/or post-graduate level and with MINTS (3) Willing to have one s course materials be posted on MINTS web site and be used for a MINTS course (4) Recommended by an ecclesiastical body as a church member in full communion (5) Approved by the MINTS Academic Dean. (6) Able to demonstrate that studies can be completed in 5 years. c. Program Goals 28