Carey Theological College Academic Catalogue

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1 Carey Theological College Academic Catalogue Summer 2012 Summer Iona Drive Vancouver, BC V6T 1J6 T: F:

2 November 1, 2012

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT... 1 WILLIAM CAREY, D.D A MINISTRY OF THE CANADIAN BAPTISTS OF WESTERN CANADA... 2 RESOURCE... 2 HISTORY... 2 THE MISSION, VISION & STATEMENT OF THEOLOGICAL POSITION... 3 EDUCATIONAL DISTINCTIVES... 4 ACADEMIC... 4 PRACTICAL... 4 ACCREDITATION & AFFILIATION... 4 STUDY PROGRAMS... 6 MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDiv)... 7 MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION (MASF) CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION (CSF) DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMin) GENERAL INFORMATION GOVERNANCE LOCATION & FACILITY CAREY INSTITUTE BOOKS & RESOURCES GENERAL ADMISSION, REGISTRATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS STUDENT CLASSIFICATION STUDENT ID CARDS GRADING & ACADEMIC INFORMATION CREDIT TRANSFER GRADING SCALES COURSE ATTENDANCE COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY GRADE CHANGES EXTENSIONS ACADEMIC PROBATION STUDENT APPEALS STUDENT REPRESENTATION TO THE SENATE ACADEMIC INTEGRITY NON-ACADEMIC GRIEVANCE GENDER LANGUAGE DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASSMENT POLICY TUITION AND FEES MASTER OF DIVINITY & MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM WITHDRAWALS COURSE REFUNDS PAYMENT, LATE PAYMENT & OUTSTANDING ACCOUNTS TAX RECEIPTS... 38

4 STUDENT ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS CANADIAN STUDENT LOANS CANADIAN BAPTISTS OF WESTERN CANADA TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS (TA s) THE CAREY MAJOR MINISTRY AWARD THE CAREY MINISTRY TUITION AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM ASSISTANCE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY RESEARCH ASSISTANCE GRADUATION AWARDS COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MASTER OF DIVINITY AND MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION DOCTOR OF MINISTRY FACULTY & ADMINISTRATION ADJUNCT/SESSIONAL FACULTY HONORARY FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF BOARD & SENATE: ACADEMIC YEAR BOARD MEMBERS SENATE PRIVACY POLICY Notice of Change to Policies and Programs The policies and procedures outlined in this catalogue are not to be regarded as the irrevocable terms of a contract between Carey Theological College and its students. Changes may be effected from time to time in the academic requirements, tuition and fee structures, and in the general regulations. Please note that it is not always possible to provide notice.

5 A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT At Carey Theological College, under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we hold the conviction that God has spoken and continues to speak in and through Scripture and the Spirit. We describe ourselves as moderate evangelicals within the orthodox Christian tradition. Carey holds as a high value that God calls and sends us to immerse ourselves in God s own mission in the world. Carey places an emphasis on practical experience and in-service learning, on character building, on theological reflection, on Scripture, proclamation, justice, integral mission, evangelism, service and equipping ministries. Spiritual formation is integral to all our programs whether at the level of the Master s degrees or the Doctor of Ministry. Women and men should be able to access quality theological education wherever they live, work and enjoy community. At Carey we believe the best place for the integration of theological education and the lived application is within the local church, and the college is committed to providing quality, accessible degree programs for clergy and laity. Intensive and on-line classes are all part of this flexibility which we provide and these forms of delivery are supportive of life-long learning. Carey faculty members share a wealth of experience in local church ministry, international mission engagement, cross-cultural applications, counseling, chaplaincy, and Christian teacher education. Carey Theological College is an accredited member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, as well as being an Affiliate College of the University of British Columbia. We participate actively in UBC affairs, and enjoy a working relationship with Regent College, and Taylor Seminary. We are a ministry of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada and work closely with our international mission board, Canadian Baptist Ministries. Carey has a residential facility for short and long term stays and is available for students doing intensive courses on campus. The Carey Institute serves those wishing to grow in leadership skills and makes learning opportunities available and accessible through non-traditional means. (Please see the Institute s website for more details.) I invite you to give a Carey education your prayerful consideration as the faith community in which to prepare for service in the Reign of God. Dr. Brian F. Stelck, President Academic Catalogue

6 WILLIAM CAREY, D.D. William Carey is known as the Father of Modern Missions. He preached the historic sermon, Expect great things from God; Attempt great things for God. The College is named for William Carey, the missionary, translator, preacher and educator. A MINISTRY OF THE CANADIAN BAPTISTS OF WESTERN CANADA RESOURCE Carey Theological College is a valued resource of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (formerly the Baptist Union of Western Canada). The influence of the College extends far beyond its denominational home as it prepares persons for the role of professional ministry while also equipping laypersons for effective leadership and service. HISTORY The Convention of Baptist Churches of British Columbia created Carey Hall, the organizing body of Carey Theological College and Carey Hall Residence on the campus of the University of British Columbia. By an affiliation agreement in 1975, it is now administered as a ministry of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada. Established by the British Columbia provincial legislature in March of 1959, Carey began operations in the summer of 1960 as a Christian witness and as residence for 42 undergraduate men. This continued until 1975 when the foundation for a graduate program of studies was initiated, leading to the emergence of a Baptist graduate college in June of While continuing the residence (becoming co-ed in 1985), Carey Hall, through its graduate theological college, offers graduate and continuing education programs of study. As of May 1, 1991, acting with the unanimous approval of the delegates at the Regina Assembly, Carey Hall s Board of Administration created two separate organizations; namely, Carey Theological College, and Carey Hall Residence. Carey Hall remains the holding company for the college and the residence. In 2006, Carey Hall established the Carey Institute to serve the needs of those who wish to grow in their own theological education or leadership skills through non-traditional means such as workshops, seminars, dialogue, focused skill building, mission experiences, and short media presentations, as well as some more traditional course formats. 2 Carey Theological College

7 THE MISSION, VISION & STATEMENT OF THEOLOGICAL POSITION Mission Statement To the Glory of God, and in cooperation with the CBWC, Carey Theological College seeks to research and deliver biblically informed, historically connected and culturally contextualized theological education to prepare and equip spiritually maturing persons to integrate theological commitment with life in professional and lay ministry. Vision Statement Carey Hall, following the leading of the Holy Spirit, will strive to be on the cutting edge of educating competent Christian leadership to serve the missional church in a global context by: 1. Networking collaboratively with churches, other teaching centers and a major university; and 2. Providing creative life-long learning that integrates ministry and vocation. Using creative faculty, resources chosen for excellence, and a residential community, Carey Hall will maximize the potential of its size, location and partnerships to be a leader in changing theological education. Statement of Theological Position We accept wholeheartedly the revelation of God given in the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments and confess the faith therein set forth. We here explicitly assert the doctrines which we regard as crucial to the understanding and proclamation of the Gospel and to practical Christian living: 1. The sovereignty, love, and grace of God, the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit in creation, providence, revelation, redemption and final judgment. 2. The divine inspiration of Holy Scripture and its entire trustworthiness and supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct. 3. The value of each human being as created by God. The universal sinfulness of humankind since the fall, which alienates all from God and subjects all to condemnation. Academic Catalogue

8 4. The full deity and humanity of the Lord Jesus Christ, the incarnate Son of God, whose substitutionary sacrifice is the sole ground of redemption from the guilt, penalty and power of sin. 5. The justification of the sinner by the grace of God through faith alone in Christ crucified and risen from the dead. 6. The illuminating, regenerating, indwelling and sanctifying work of God, the Holy Spirit, in the believer. 7. The church as set forth in the New Testament and understood historically by the Baptist community. 8. The expectation of the personal, visible return of the Lord Jesus Christ, our participation in the resurrection, and the hope of eternal life. EDUCATIONAL DISTINCTIVES ACADEMIC Established in March, 1959, through An Act to Incorporate Carey Hall by the provincial legislature of British Columbia, Carey Theological College has the right to offer degrees in theology up to and including the doctoral level. Committed to academic excellence for the practice of ministry, Carey Theological College is a vibrant community of Christ-centered learning. PRACTICAL Carey Theological College is committed to helping educate and train Christian leaders particularly, but not exclusively, for the Canadian context. The college is a professional institution where those with requisite gifts, ability and call are prepared for Christian ministry. A major ministry supervision component is integral to this emphasis. In fact, it is believed that theology, even in its most theoretical form, is essentially practical, since theology and the practice of ministry are inseparably related. The recognition of the vital interdependence between theological/biblical studies and ministry is a special emphasis of the curriculum as it has developed to date at Carey Theological College. At the same time, there are always a number of students in attendance who are preparing to serve as more effective Christians in the community, business, and professional areas to which they believe they have been called. ACCREDITATION & AFFILIATION Carey Theological College, a ministry of the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada, is evangelical and utterly committed to Jesus Christ and His gospel. Doctrinally, it takes 4 Carey Theological College

9 its position in the mainstream of evangelical Protestantism. It is committed to the historic, orthodox teachings of Christianity as revealed in the scriptures. This theological position allows for working relationships with various churches and parachurch ministries, demonstrating openness while remaining true to the Baptist community. Carey Theological College is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: Master of Divinity (MDiv) Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Carey Theological College is approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program. The Commission contact information is: The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA USA Telephone: Fax: Website: Carey is also affiliated with the University of British Columbia ( As an affiliated college of the University of British Columbia, Carey has access to the many university facilities. Although affiliation with UBC means that established criteria are met by Carey Theological College, it does not imply any scrutiny or approval of course offerings by the University of British Columbia Senate. The programs of Carey Theological College are subject to continuous approval of the college s Senate. Academic Catalogue

10 STUDY PROGRAMS Carey Theological College is a graduate theological college and holds a charter from the Province of British Columbia to grant graduate theological degrees. Carey Theological College is committed to credible academic scholarship and competent ministry. It strives to maintain a high level of education in providing graduate ministry training. Following is a list of study programs available through the College: Master of Divinity (MDiv) Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF) Centre for Spiritual Formation (CSF) Doctor of Ministry (DMin) Learning Modes At Carey, teaching and learning take place in various modes, including traditional classroom settings of four or five-day onsite intensives, weekend and weeknight courses, online courses, and hybrid courses (a mix of online and onsite). All courses run for 12 weeks. In the case of hybrid courses, there will be an online component before/after the onsite intensive. Students are advised to register a minimum of two weeks prior to the beginning of the term and to purchase their textbooks well in advance. To enhance Carey s ability to serve a broad range of student learning styles and student work experiences, instructional technologies are used to deliver certain course components. Instructional technologies may reduce travel, boost collaboration, and allow people to learn in different modes. Electronic bulletin boards, computer-mediated class discussions, blogs, videoconferencing and web streaming over the internet are some of the alternative delivery methods that may be used to provide flexibility for students to access theological education. Guided Studies provide students with the opportunity to study in areas of personal interest beyond those of the established curriculum. Details regarding such courses are available from the Registrar s office. Such studies may be taken after approval by the Registrar, in consultation with the VP Academic, and the appropriate instructor s consent. Required courses will not be offered as Guided Studies, so students should plan to complete all required elements of their program in the modular format or online format when they are offered. Guided studies are reserved for topics in which a student may wish to pursue individual study with a professor and may be used only to fill electives within the academic program. 6 Carey Theological College

11 MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDiv) The Master of Divinity degree is widely recognised as the foundational program to prepare persons for ordained ministry and for pastoral leadership in congregations and other settings. Carey s MDiv program is designed with the conviction that preparation for ministry is most effective when located in the local church. Students remain rooted in their primary community during their course of study, and throughout their preparation they continue to grow and learn in their own place of life and ministry. In this way, students contextualize their learning in a ministry setting that is familiar to them, and their preparation need not disrupt their ministry commitments. Courses in the MDiv program make extensive use of online interaction, in combination with intensive classroom sessions where appropriate. The favourable faculty to student ratio allows smaller class sizes as well as close involvement by faculty in the learning process and in the formation of each student. State-of-the-art learning technologies, hosted and supported by UBC, ensure that students engage fully their communities and their learning, whether students are located in Vancouver or across the country. The program seeks to equip students across a broad-ranging set of graduate capacities: biblical knowledge, theological understanding, knowledge of the Christian heritage, personal and relational maturity, spiritual formation, prophetic and priestly orientation, and congregational and community leadership. While each area receives its due place and emphasis within the program, the themes of personal maturity and spiritual formation, which make up one-sixth of the program, have been particularly well received for their relevance to ministry. The Master of Divinity is also offered with a concentration in North American Chinese Church Ministries (NACCM) to provide contextualized training for leadership in trilingual (Mandarin, Cantonese and English) and bicultural (Chinese and Western) North American Chinese Church communities. This concentration is designed to help students learn, reflect, dialogue and integrate the larger holistic Christian tradition with the specific North American Chinese church context in order to take up roles as second- and third-generation leaders and to meet the particular challenges and opportunities that present themselves. MDiv Course Requirements To earn the MDiv degree, each student must complete the Graduate Studies Orientation and 72 credits of study. In order to ensure an appropriate educational community, one year of full time academic study (8 courses/24 credits) shall be completed as Hybrid (partly online and partly onsite) courses, with the onsite component on location at the College. These 8 courses normally will be offered in four-day modules. The other 48 credits are offered in online format. Academic Catalogue

12 The MDiv program is comprised of the following courses: Course Mode Credits Graduate Studies Orientation ONSITE Reading & Speaking the Text (BIBL 503) ONLINE 3 Introduction to Old Testament (BIBL 501) ONLINE 3 New Testament I: Jesus and the Gospels (BIBL 512) ONLINE 3 New Testament II: Acts-Revelation (BIBL 513) ONLINE 3 Bible Elective ONLINE 3 Doctrinal Heritage of the Church (THEO 520) ONLINE 3 Theological Reflection (THEO 618) HYBRID 3 Christian Ethics (THEO 630) ONLINE 3 Global Christian History (HIST 503) ONLINE 3 World Religions (THEO 503) ONLINE 3 Character & Call I (FORM 500) HYBRID 3 Character & Call II (FORM 501) HYBRID 3 Spiritual Formation I (SPIR 500) HYBRID 3 Spiritual Formation II (SPIR 501) HYBRID 3 Worship: Theology and Praxis (APPL 512) HYBRID 3 Introduction to Preaching (APPL 511) HYBRID 3 Introduction to Pastoral Care (APPL 574) HYBRID 3 Supervised Ministry (APPL 690) ONLINE 6 Leadership (APPL 580) ONLINE 3 Baptist Identity (HIST 562) (or Denominational History) ONLINE 3 Teaching and Learning in the Church (APPL 685) ONLINE 3 Integral Mission (MISS 535) ONLINE 3 Open Elective ONLINE 3 Total 72 Note: All credit courses run for 12 weeks, except for APPL 690 Supervised Ministry which runs over 11 months. MDiv (NACCM Concentration) Course Requirements The MDiv program (NACCM Concentration) differs from the MDiv program by having four courses Teaching and Learning in the Church, Integral Mission, Baptist Identity, and the Open Elective replaced by the following: Course Mode Credits Reading the Contexts of Chinese Churches in North America (NACC 670) ONLINE 3 Liturgical and Congregational Concerns in North American Chinese Churches (NACC 685) ONSITE 3 Leadership Issues in North American Chinese Churches (NACC 680) ONSITE 3 Rethinking the Mission of North American Chinese Christian Communities (NACC 635) ONLINE 3 8 Carey Theological College

13 Admission Requirements Admission will be granted to those persons who fulfill the following requirements: 1. A recognized Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution. 2. A letter of affirmation from the church where the applicant is a member. 3. A minimum of B- average (2.70 GPA) in undergraduate studies. 4. A completed application form submitted to the Office of the Registrar with application fee and prospectus. A current personal photograph is requested but is not required. 5. Two completed personal confidential reference forms, one of which must be from the pastor of the church in which the applicant is a member, sent directly to the college. If the applicant is a pastor, then a letter from a denominational or congregational leader will be suitable. 6. Official transcripts from all schools attended or a notarized letter accompanying a copy of the original transcript must be submitted. 7. The applicant must be perceived to be mature in character, showing an aptitude for ministry. 8. A limited number of students who are older than the age of 30 years, and who do not possess an undergraduate degree to meet the academic requirements of the MDiv program may be granted admission as Mature Students. Admission is dependent upon a detailed Prior Learning Assessment of the applicant s knowledge, Christian service, life experience, and capacity for theological study at the graduate level. 9. An assessment of the academic work of Mature Students will be conducted by the Admissions Committee following the completion of 15 credit hours (5 foundational courses) which will lead to either full admission into the program or denial of access to further studies at Carey. 10. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit satisfactory results in an approved language test (TOEFL, available from Education Testing Service, Carey s TOEFL number is Degree Requirements In order to graduate from Carey Theological College with the Master of Divinity degree, a candidate must have completed the following requirements: credit hours of study under the supervision of the Registrar 2. All assignments successfully completed 3. Attendance and participation at the MDiv Graduate Studies Orientation Academic Catalogue

14 4. All courses credited to the degree of Master of Divinity from other colleges, schools, seminaries and training programs approved with official transcripts 5. Maintained a 2.70 GPA (B-) minimum 6. All due accounts with Carey Theological College paid in full Regulations 1. Students who have already completed theological studies at an accredited graduate school may be granted up to 36 transfer credits for that work. Such credit will be given only for courses considered relevant to Carey s MDiv program and of equivalent academic standard: A minimum grade of B- (or a Pass in a Pass/Fail course). Transfer credit from non-accredited institutions is not normally given. Requests for transfer of credits previously earned from other institutions must be made at the time of application to the program. 2. A maximum of 6 credit hours of guided study programs may be completed for credit, subject to the approval of the Registrar. Note that required courses will not be offered in the form of guided studies. 3. All students are required to complete the 6-credit Supervised Ministry course (6 credits), which is an 11-month practicum. 4. It should be noted that both the required and elective courses can be changed by Senate decision without public notice. 5. If, after a 3-year period of inactivity, a Master of Divinity student has not completed a course, that student will be removed from the program. An appeal for an exception may be made by the student to the college administration through the Office of the Registrar. 6. The degree of Master of Divinity is granted by the Carey Theological College Senate, upon recommendation of the President or appointee of Carey Theological College. Normally, it is awarded to the student publicly at graduation, annually in May. Affirmation for Ministry The Affirmation for Ministry designation is an affirmation of a student s call to and preparation for ministry and is in addition to the MDiv degree that is granted by Carey Theological College. This affirmation expresses the conviction that preparation for ministry involves growth in all dimensions of life, including the academic, spiritual, personal, social, and vocational. The granting [or withholding] of the designation is the result of a process of discernment that engages Carey faculty, students, and others over the course of a student s program at Carey. The aim of this process is to identify and encourage the student s gifts for ministry and to prepare the student for a lifetime of faithful and joyful ministry. The faculty of Carey recognizes that ministry 10 Carey Theological College

15 is empowered by grace and that readiness for ministry is different for each student, but this recognition accompanies the conviction that readiness for ministry also entails commitment, discipline and excellence. Suitability for ministry is also part of the discernment process and the faculty reserves the right to withhold affirmation if a student is considered to be unfit or unsuitable for ministry. Admission: The process of discernment begins with the student s application and reference, where attention focuses on the student s call to and preparation for ministry. Both the student and the student s referees are asked to identify areas of strength and weakness that will require attention during the student s education. Stage 1 (Credits 1-36): The process of discernment continues at the student s orientation to the Master of Divinity program, making use of the Profile of Ministry Stage 1 tool and a variety of other testing tools. Each student will have the opportunity to discuss their goals with the Director of Supervised Ministry and with their faculty advisor to review goals and discern progress. Students who have identified the denomination or organization in which they expect to serve also should be in regular contact with their judicatory body. Progression from the first to the second stage involves an assessment process that is shared by the student and the faculty. Stage 2 (Credits 37-72): The second stage of the MDiv program involves the faculty, persons involved with the student in the Supervised Ministry program, the Profile of Ministry Stage 2 indicator, and, of course, the student s own continued discernment. The fruit of the shared discernment process will result in the faculty s granting (or withholding) of the Affirmation for Ministry. The granting or withholding of the Affirmation is noted on each student s final transcript. Should the Affirmation be withheld and a student wishes to appeal, the student should follow the appeal process outlined in the College catalogue. Students are urged to be active participants in this process and to see it as an equipping and enabling process. They are encouraged to enter into continuous conversation with the faculty, staff, and students of Carey about their preparation for ministry. Note to students from Canadian Baptists of Western Canada Churches anticipating professional ministry: Students who wish to be placed with Canadian Baptists of Western Canada churches or its ministries, or who wish to apply to Canadian Baptist Ministries, should identify themselves to the President of Carey Theological College. The President will provide further current information regarding the process toward: recognition as a Ministerial Student (as well as validation for assistance from student aid funds); entering into the Graduate Internship Program; and becoming a candidate for ordination. Academic Catalogue

16 Graduate Studies Orientation All new MDiv students are required to attend the Graduate Studies Orientation, held annually in September. The scheduled date in 2012 is September 14 & 15. The Graduate Studies Orientation introduces the learning objectives of the degree program and prepares students to re-enter the academic world while remaining involved in practical ministry. It provides a foundation for the process of discernment of ministry gifts and skills, and the deepening of Christian character, which are integral to readiness for ministry. Various assessment tools are a part of this process. The Orientation is scheduled immediately after a four-day on-site course, SPIR 500 Spiritual Formation I. It is recommended that all students attending Orientation plan to take the SPIR 500 intensive also. MASTER OF ARTS IN SPIRITUAL FORMATION (MASF) The Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation prepares persons to offer leadership in the area of spiritual formation in congregations and other settings, which may include congregational formation ministries, lay leadership training, spiritual direction and retreat ministries. The MA in Spiritual Formation is shaped by the conviction that the process of being formed by the Holy Spirit through God into the likeness of Christ involves both the inward journey of a deepening life with God and the outward expression of that life in compassion. Designed with two eight-day retreats at the heart of the program, the MASF is a 48 credit hour program, delivered through a blend of residential, hybrid and on-line courses. The goals of the MASF program are to equip students to be able to: think biblically and theologically about the content of spiritual formation and the experience of the Christian life; situate life experiences in relationship to formative biblical movements and learn to find one s life narrated into the Great God Story appreciate how persons in various times have come to know and be formed by God; be encouraged by the persistence of God with God s people and deepen respect for the diverse ways in which God s people have responded to the invitation to live a deepening life with God evidence practices and perspectives that sustain life with God; deepen Christian character and increase self-understanding design, lead and assess ministries of spiritual formation and the public work of the church 12 Carey Theological College

17 Courses in the Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation Foundational Courses Reading and Speaking the Text New Testament I Doctrinal Heritage of the Church Church History Character and Call of the Pastor I Worship: Theology and Praxis MASF Specific Courses Awakening to the Inward Journey (includes 8 Day Intensive 6 credits) Living in the Outward Journey (includes 8 Day Intensive 9 credits) Introduction to Spiritual Direction Leading Spiritual Formation Ministries MASF Practicum (6 credits) Spiritual Formation Elective Sample Course Schedule (Full-time study) (All courses are 3-credit courses unless otherwise noted in schedule; all online courses are 12 weeks.) 2013 June 3-10 CSF 500 Awakening to the Inward Journey (includes 8-day intensive; 6 credits) September BIBL 503 Reading & Speaking the Text HIST 503 Global Christian History 2014 January BIBL 512 New Testament I: Jesus and the Gospels FORM 500 Character and Call I Spiritual Formation Elective April SPIR 588 Introduction to Spiritual Direction May 9-16 CSF 610 Living in the Outward Journey (includes 8-day intensive; 9 credits) September APPL 695 MASF Practicum (congregational ministry, public work of the church, or spiritual direction training; 6 credits) SPIR 690 Leading Spiritual Formation Ministries HYBRID ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID ONLINE ONLINE 2015 January APPL 512 Worship: Theology and Praxis THEO 520 Doctrinal Heritage of the Church HYBRID ONLINE Admission Requirements Admission will be granted to those persons who fulfill the following requirements: 1. A recognized Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution. 2. A minimum of B- average (2.70 GPA) in undergraduate studies. Academic Catalogue

18 3. A completed application form submitted to the Office of the Registrar with application fee and essay. A current personal photograph is requested but is not required. 4. Two completed personal confidential reference forms. 5. Official transcripts from all schools attended or a notarized letter accompanying a copy of the original transcript must be submitted. 6. The applicant must be perceived to be mature in character, showing an aptitude for ministry. 7. A limited number of students who are older than the age of 30 years, and who do not possess an undergraduate degree to meet the academic requirements of the MASF program may be granted admission as Mature Students. Admission is dependent upon a detailed Prior Learning Assessment of the applicant s knowledge, Christian service, life experience, and capacity for theological study at the graduate level. 8. An assessment of the academic work of Mature Students will be conducted by the Admissions Committee following the completion of 9 credit hours (3 foundational courses) which will lead to either full admission into the program or denial of access to further studies at Carey. 9. Applicants whose first language is not English must submit satisfactory results in an approved language test (TOEFL, available from Education Testing Service, Carey s TOEFL number is Degree Requirements In order to be eligible for the Master of Arts degree, a candidate must have completed the following requirements: credit hours of study under the supervision of the Registrar 2. All assignments successfully completed 3. All courses credited to the degree of Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation from other colleges, schools, seminaries and training programs approved with official transcripts 4. Maintained a 2.70 GPA (B-) minimum 5. All due accounts with Carey Theological College paid in full Regulations 1. Students who already have completed theological studies at an accredited graduate school may be granted up to 24 transfer credits for that work. Such credit will be given only for courses considered relevant to Carey s MASF program and of equivalent academic standard: A minimum grade of B- (or a Pass in a Pass/Fail course). Transfer credit from non-accredited 14 Carey Theological College

19 institutions is not normally given. Requests for transfer of credits previously earned from other institutions must be made at the time of application to the program. 2. A maximum of 3 credit hours of guided study programs may be completed for credit, subject to the approval of the Registrar. Note that required courses will not be offered in the form of guided studies. 3. All students are required to complete the 6-credit hour Practicum. 4. It should be noted that both the required and elective courses can be changed by Senate decision without public notice. 5. If, after a 3-year period of inactivity, a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation student has not completed a course, that student will be removed from the program. An appeal for an exception may be made by the student to the college administration through the Office of the Registrar. The degree of Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation is granted by the Carey Theological College Senate, upon recommendation of the President or appointee of Carey Theological College. Normally, it is awarded to the student publicly at graduation, annually in May. CENTRE FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION (CSF) Spiritual Formation as we understand it Spiritual Formation is a process by which the Holy Spirit is actively forming believers lives in Christ so that increasingly they might individually and corporately live to the glory of God as revealed in scripture. The purpose of the Centre for Spiritual Formation is to cultivate, within the participant s life, a deepening desire to grow in Christ and to facilitate the integration of individual s inner spiritual experience with outward, compassionate expression. The Carey Distinctive Carey Theological College offers a distinctive emphasis on: 1) a Trinitarian understanding of God; 2) the centrality and authority of scripture; and 3) a commitment to understanding conversion as new birth and as an experience central to Christian spirituality. Genuine spiritual growth is born out of and is an expression of that conversion. By encouraging believers to pursue the meaning and significance of their own conversion experience, their individual freedom of conscience is affirmed as they grow toward a deeper relationship in and with Christ. Spiritual Formation seeks to address the ongoing conversion process that takes place in the believer s life while being transformed into the image of Christ. The Centre for Spiritual Formation stresses the importance of the priesthood of believers not only as a foundational theological principle, but also as the context in Academic Catalogue

20 which spiritual transformation properly takes place. This tenet, companioned with freedom of conscience, encourages both a personal and a corporate responsibility in matters of spiritual transformation, the honoring of tradition and discernment in mission and service. Such an emphasis strengthens inward spiritual renewal while nurturing giftedness for ministry both in the church and in the world at large. Program Concept This program is designed to assist the individual in realizing his or her own unique potential and approach to life with God and in the world. Spiritual formation takes place not only in the context of solitude, but also in the context of community. Thus, the Centre will be experienced both as a program of independent study and personal discipline and as an experience of community interaction and accountability. Program Overview To facilitate the participant s development of a comprehensive and holistic devotional life, the program utilizes a variety of different educational methods and environments. Each two-year program begins with an eight-day intensive. This is a concentrated period of study, prayer, solitude and discussion. After the first intensive, participants will complete a curriculum of reading and reflection and meet with other participants in spiritual companionship groups, returning for a second eight-day intensive one year later. Eight-Day Intensive Summary Year One: CSF 500 Awakening to the Inward Journey Scriptural and Historical Foundations Spiritual Practices A Unique Life of Spiritual Devotion Dates: June 3-10, 2013 (for the cohort starting in 2013) June 2-9, 2014 (for the cohort starting in 2014) Year Two: CSF 600 Living in the Outward Journey Befriending Creation Discernment and Guidance Befriending the Neighbour Dates: April 12-19, 2013 (for the cohort starting in 2012) May 9-16, 2014 (for the cohort starting in 2013) Between the Eight-Day Intensives Following the first Eight-Day Intensive, the participant enters a one-year period of guided study and development that includes spiritual companionship, and personal study. The primary focus is the participant s personal spiritual development in the 16 Carey Theological College

21 context of his or her own life and ministry. Following the second intensive, the participant may continue to meet with other participants for spiritual companionship; develops their spiritual practices and awareness of God under the guidance of a spiritual director; and plans and fulfills a volunteer project of their own design. Application The Centre for Spiritual Formation is open to all who desire a deepening of their relationship with God through Jesus Christ and through the transformative work of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Application can be made to Carey Theological College. This program is open to people of all Christian denominations. The program normally requires a baccalaureate degree. DOCTOR OF MINISTRY (DMin) The Doctor of Ministry degree is the highest earned degree for the profession of ministry. The Doctor of Ministry degree offered by Carey Theological College is intended to: Equip ministers to reach a higher level of effectiveness in the practice of ministry Deepen ministers awareness of the theological framework out of which their ministry grows Enhance life and ministry in the setting which the minister serves The Doctor of Ministry program at Carey Theological College is founded on the conviction that effectiveness in ministry practice grows out of thoughtful, reflective integration of theology and ministry. As a result, the DMin program is embedded in the life-stream of the church and normally offered only to those who will be engaged in active ministry for the duration of the program. An action-reflection process is employed throughout the program and ministers are regularly directed to the context of their specific ministry settings. Relationship to the Church Carey Theological College is committed to the local church, which is the locus of ministry for many DMin students. The College expects the local church to benefit from the investment of time by their minister in DMin education. Those serving in non-congregational settings, such as mission, hospital or spiritual direction, are expected to pay similar attention to the way in which their DMin education benefits others. Academic Catalogue

22 DMin Sample Course of Study (36 credit hours) Year One January DMCO 991 Reflecting Theologically in Ministry I DMOS 900 Orientation Seminar Elective #1 May/June Elective #2 Year 2 January DMCO 992 Reflecting Theologically in Ministry II April DMCC 901 Research & Design Methodology for Ministry (Online) May/June Elective #3 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 DMCE 996 Congregational Engagement Elective #4 Elective #5 DMPS 900 Project Seminar Doctoral Project Graduation Schedule for 2013 January 7-11 DMCO 991 Reflecting Theologically in Ministry I January 7-11 DMCO 992 Reflecting Theologically in Ministry II January 12 DMOS 900 Doctoral Orientation Seminar January DMPM 922 Leadership Theory, Theology & Practice (Elective) March 4-8 DMPS 900 Doctoral Project Seminar April 8 - June 28 (Online) DMCC 901 Research & Design Methodology for Ministry June, TBA Elective, TBA Explanation/Definition of Academic Requirements Orientation: The Orientation Seminar is designed to present an introduction to Doctor of Ministry studies. This includes a philosophical framework, theological reflection, integration of spiritual formation and academic work, and an orientation to library use. Required Courses: There are five required courses which make up the heart of the Doctor of Ministry program. Three of the five required courses are residential courses. For these the minister comes to the Carey campus to learn with other ministers at similar stages in the DMin Program. The residential courses are: 18 Carey Theological College

23 DMCO 991 Reflecting Theologically in Ministry I DMCO 992 Reflecting Theologically in Ministry II DMPS 900 Project Seminar The two remaining required courses are DMCC 901 Research & Design Methodology for Ministry, which is offered as an on-line course, and DMCO 996 Congregational Engagement, which is the final required course. The latter takes the form of an independent study in its design and learning activity and is conducted in the minister s setting of ministry. It should enhance the ministry setting and will involve the assignment of a Supervisor. Electives: A number of courses will be offered each year at Carey during the two teaching times of January and May/June from which the minister makes up the five remaining courses of their program. The minister may also choose to take advantage of learning opportunities in other DMin programs, with approval of the Doctor of Ministry Director. Rationale: The effectiveness of DMin education is based upon the minister s ability to practice thoughtful theological reflection on the work of ministry. This reflection is founded on the historic disciplines. Candidacy: Once a student has completed the required courses, the Congregational Engagement and the electives, and a doctoral project proposal has been presented and accepted, a candidacy evaluation will be conducted. On successful recommendation, the student enters the candidacy phase of the Doctoral program. Doctoral Project: The intent of the doctoral project is to demonstrate advanced competence in the field of ministry and to contribute knowledge to the understanding of ministry. The integrative method practiced in the theological reflection courses is brought to bear upon an area of ministry in which the minister is actively engaged. The Doctoral Project normally features an articulated ministry problem or question, a definable Doctoral Project, theological reflection on the project and evaluation of the minister s own leadership. The candidate is required to present this doctoral project in a form which allows for its transmission to a wider audience and/or academic community. Anyone wishing to use formats other than a dissertation style must seek approval from the DMin Director. Guided Study: Each minister will be permitted to develop up to two guided studies specific to their field of interest. The study must be approved in writing by the DMin Director before the student begins the work. Guided studies take the place of electives in the minister s program of study. Clinical Pastoral Education: Doctoral students will be permitted to present one advanced unit from an accredited CPE program for six credits towards the DMin program. The units must not have been credited as part of an MDiv program of studies. The unit may be taken as part of the DMin program. A Specialty or a Supervisory unit may be presented for up to 6 credit hours towards the DMin program. Academic Catalogue

24 Advanced Standing: Applicants who have completed a ThM after an MDiv may apply for six credit hours of advanced standing towards the DMin. Doctoral credits earned at other institutions will normally be transferred into the Carey Theological College Doctor of Ministry Degree Program as part of the elective requirements. Oral Presentation: Carey Theological College requires an oral presentation as one of several tools of evaluation used throughout the Doctor of Ministry program. This presentation will take place at the conclusion of the program and normally will be scheduled for the final Friday or Saturday in May, prior to the graduation ceremony. The purpose is three-fold. The presentation allows each candidate to present the nature of their Doctoral Project, along with the methodology, significant findings, and implications for ministry and further research. As well as being a fitting conclusion to the written project, the presentation requires the candidate to prepare the highlights of the project in the form of a briefer document, such as might later be presented at an academic or ministry conference. A minimum of three faculty members will examine the candidate following the presentation to ensure complete satisfaction with the quality of the educational process and project. Learning Modes and Resources Ministry Based Program: The Carey Theological College Doctor of Ministry is a competency and congregationally based ministry program. The expectation is that the ministry setting (often, but not always, a congregation) also benefits from this educational process. The candidate receives an academic credential and the corporate identity, ministry, and mission of the congregation or ministry setting are enhanced. Self-Directed Learning: Self-directed learning supported by supervision is expected at the doctoral level. Faculty of Carey Theological College and adjunct faculty approved by the Senate of Carey Theological College facilitate the discovery and expansion of individual learning styles. The intent is to assist the candidate in developing his or her personal ministry competencies and enhance his or her theoretical and practical skills relating to ministry. Collegial Learning: Ministry professionals frequently discover they are challenged to a greater excellence by being involved with a quality peer group. The DMin program provides for learning through collegial collaboration with other ministers, faculty and Christian leaders. Common results include important refinements in theory of ministry and greater confidence in ministry. The doctoral program recognizes the adult characteristics of advanced learning and therefore the pedagogy reflects the rich classroom resource of experienced professionals. Supervision: Each participant will receive supervisory support. Supervisors who are familiar with the student s context or a parallel situation will be an integral part of the learning resources for the program. 20 Carey Theological College

25 Admission Requirements 1. A Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree (or its equivalent) from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. 2. Normally, a minimum of three years in active professional ministry after graduation from an accredited theological school. 3. A minimum of B+ average (3.3 GPA) in MDiv studies (or equivalent). 4. A completed application form submitted to the Office of the Registrar, including: 4.1. Verification of church affiliation 4.2. Application Fee 4.3. A current personal photograph is requested but is not required 4.4. Official transcripts from all schools attended 4.5. A written statement of 1,000 words detailing: Personal view of ministry and ministry experience Reasons for pursuing DMin education Goals for the program, and Proposed area of interest for ministry project and indication of previous involvement in it 4.6. Three letters of reference (one each from): Seminary professor or other person competent to address the applicant s academic abilities Colleague in ministry Denominational official Each letter of reference should detail the degree of effectiveness in current professional ministry (or in the case of the Seminary reference, as an MDiv student in seminary), in ability to do analytical work, and in expressing promise of professional growth. In addition, applicants must demonstrate competence in written and oral theological English Approval in writing from the congregation or employing agency, indicating support for the applicant s DMin studies, financial assistance (if any), and clearance of sufficient time to undertake doctoral studies 5. All application forms should be received by October 31 for a January orientation. A maximum of eight students will be admitted most years. A Academic Catalogue