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Admission & Overview of the Curriculum (this section) Click on above links or use the navigation links at the bottom of each section This online edition is the authoritative version of the Seminary of the Southwest's Catalog. It contains all changes and updates made since the 2007-08 Catalog was printed in April 2007. Our Mission, Vision, and Educational Principles The statements below represent the vision of our community. The statements of Mission, Vision, and Educational Principles statements were developed by a committee of the Board of Trustees of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in late 2006 and early 2007 and as well as by the faculty of the seminary. They were approved by the Board of Trustees in February, 2007. Mission ETSS forms men and women for the service of Christ in lay or ordained ministry within the church and the larger society. Vision Be a community for formation and leadership within the church supported by a strength of program, endowment, and environment that assures excellence in theological and pastoral education. Educational Principles The primary commitment of the Seminary of the Southwest is to our students’ growth in the knowledge and love of God as witnessed to in Holy Scripture, the Creeds, and in the universal and ecumenical traditions of the Church through the ages. Our purpose is to foster Christian ministers who are faithful, imaginative, and skilled. Four educational principles underlie our curriculum, involving worship and prayer, knowledge of Scripture and the Christian tradition, reconciliation, and leadership. The most fundamental of these educational principles is the requirement for a discipline of heart, mind, and body that enables students to live more fully into the Christian life as their ministry develops over the years. The faculty and staff believe that the basis of such a discipline lies in a life of regular worship and prayer; consequently, worship and prayer and spiritual practice are at the center of our common life. As a second educational principle, the faculty of ETSS recognizes that students need immersion in Scripture and in the credal and theological traditions of the Church. The knowledge gained must be critically examined and effectively related to the social and cultural environment in which Christian faith is to be lived and proclaimed. Our third educational principle is that ministerial formation must include an awareness that growth in the knowledge and love of God is grounded in Christ’s ministry of reconciliation. Christ’s reconciling work always leads faithful disciples to cross the boundaries that separate the people of the earth one from another. The education we offer, therefore, is one that seeks to reach across the ethnic, racial, sexual, economic, and political boundaries that stand in the way of reconciliation. Our students engage in the service of reconciliation through practice as well as study. A fourth educational principle is that students should be equipped to provide leadership and to exercise authority in the church in support of its order and health. Homiletical, liturgical, pedagogical, pastoral, and managerial skills are all necessary aspects of the leadership required by a healthy and vibrant church within a changing social and ecclesial environment. All are part of the program of formation for ministry provided at ETSS. We are committed to maintaining and developing an infrastructure capable of sustaining a program of this nature. This infrastructure requires sufficient and reliable financing; a strategically designed program; processes for ongoing, institution-wide assessment; supportive plant; and dedicated staff. These structural elements are essential to a successful educational program and a harmonious and formative community life. Conversation Covenant In May 2005, the Seminary Council, a group comprising faculty, administration, and students, approved the following Conversation Covenant for use in the life of the seminary. The process of framing the covenant was prompted by several developments in the life of the seminary and the Church that highlighted the importance of conversing about difficult issues in ways that would build community life, not erode it. Read the Conversation Covenant of the Seminary of the Southwest
The Academic Catalog This catalog provides information which is subject to change. It does not constitute any form of contractual agreement with current or prospective students. The authoritative current version of this catalog, including all changes and updates, can be found on this seminary website. Accreditation of the Seminary The Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award masters degrees and post-baccalaureate diplomas. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. The Seminary is also accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. The Seminary belongs to the Council of Southwestern Theological Schools and the American Theological Library Association. Admission The Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest offers graduate education leading to the master’s degree; diploma programs are also offered. An undergraduate degree is generally required for admission to a degree program, although exceptions can be granted in extraordinary cases. Accreditation standards allow the admission of a few students who lack such degrees but are capable of meeting the same standards of performance. Students enrolled in a degree or diploma program are considered regular students. Other categories are “special” and “auditors.” Special students are those who are registered for academic credit but are not enrolled in any degree program. Auditors are those who, with the permission of the appropriate instructors, are allowed to attend classes but whose work is not credited. The Seminary of the Southwest belongs to the Episcopal Church, in the sense of adhering to its doctrine, discipline and worship. Its primary purpose is to educate persons for ministry in the Episcopal Church. However, it does not conceive its task in any narrow or exclusive way, but gladly receives men and women of all communions who are seeking more adequate preparation for Christian service. Admission application forms are available by mail from the Admissions Office, or they may be downloaded from the seminary’s web site. The application process itself is straight-forward: submission of the application forms and related documents; an on-campus interview with an admitting committee (comprising faculty and student members as well as the Director of Admissions or other representative of the dean); a financial aid interview and evaluation. Interviews with an admitting committee take place through-out the year, and offers of admission, awards of financial aid, and seminary housing assignments are made on a rolling basis. Applicants for admission are encouraged to consider the advantages of having these important decisions made early. Official transcripts of all post-secondary work are required; applicants should arrange for transcripts to be sent directly from those institutions. Likewise required for applicants for the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Master of Arts in Counseling is the Graduate Record Examination. This requirement is waived if the applicant holds a master’s degree or an earned doctorate from an accredited institution. Test scores presented must be less than five years old. Applicants for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and the Master of Arts in Counseling have the option of taking the Miller Analogies Test in lieu of the GRE. The school codes for the Seminary of the Southwest are: GRE: 6202. MAT: 2218. Applicants selecting the MAT should use these codes: MAPM (all tracks): code 494 “religious studies.” MAC: code 635 “counseling psychology.” For students who wish to enter the Master of Divinity program who are non-postulants, please note the following policy established by the Board of Trustees. Episcopal students seeking ordination but who have not received approval from a Commission on Ministry and are, therefore, not postulants may be admitted to the Master of Divinity program under the following conditions: • Before acceptance, the Dean will contact the applicant’s bishop to inform him/her that ETSS is considering the admission; • The Dean will request a letter from the Bishop acknowledging the above conversation together with any comments on the proposed admission. • The student’s transcript will include under “other information,” the words “This student is not pursuing/did not pursue the MDiv program for the purposes of ordination in the Episcopal church under the provisions of Title III.” • ETSS will not support students in finding a sponsoring diocese and any discernment process into which the student enters must be undertaken entirely at the student’s own initiative and responsibility; • Students will undergo the same initial background screening as ordination candidates; • ETSS will not sponsor non-postulants for taking the GOE. All candidates need Diocesan sponsorship for this examination. • ETSS will not offer Junior, Middler, Senior evaluations except for postulants/candidates. Students will receive an admission letter and policy statement stating all the above conditions.
Deadlines for the 2007-2008 Academic Years MDiv and DAS Programs, Fall 2007 Admission Submission of applications: June 1, 2007 Completion of admission interview: June 15, 2007 Admission to these programs is usually made only in the fall semester. MAPM, MAC and MAR Programs, Fall 2007 Admission Submission of applications: June 1, 2007 Completion of admission interview: June 15, 2007 MAPM, MAC and MAR Programs, Spring 2008 Admission Submission of applications: October 26, 2007 Completion of admission interview: November 16, 2007
Screening of Prospective Students Prospective students whose program of study will include enrolling in a field placement or in a counseling practicum will be required to have screening that includes a ten-year check of criminal, civil, and driving records; a psychological test and clinical interview; and completion of sexual misconduct prevention training. Many applicants, particularly those in a discernment process in the Episcopal Church, may have already had this type of screening, and if so this may satisfy the seminary’s requirement. All applicants are advised that under Texas law, a criminal history (including guilty pleas, pleas of no contest, acceptance of deferred adjudication and charges, whether pending or not, and regardless of whether an offense is classified as a felony or misdemeanor) involving violence, child abuse or neglect, or sex or drug related offenses as well as any criminal history involving offenses classified as felonies will preclude an individual from serving as a volunteer or an employee in many non-profit agencies as well as in church programs providing direct contact with children, elderly persons, people receiving mental health services, and persons in chemical dependency programs. International Students The Seminary welcomes applications of prospective students from dioceses and provinces of the Anglican Communion outside the United States. The number of such applications which can be approved each year, however, is very limited and depends upon: • Mission requirements of the Anglican Communion. • Satisfactory evidence of academic readiness for the degree or other program in which enrollment is sought. • English language competence. • Endorsement of provincial and diocesan authorities. • Availability of funds from non-seminary sources to cover all expenses above those for tuition, rental cost of an efficiency apartment and a book allowance. Seminary scholarship funds may be awarded to pay for those items. • Efficiency apartment availability. Fees and Tuition The following fees and tuition apply only to the 2007-2008 academic year. Fees and tuition are subject to annual review. MDiv, MAR, DST, DAS Tuition $6,575 per semester or $548 per credit hour, whichever is lower (see note 1) January Term No charge for full-time students (unless Fall & Spring term “extra credits” already used) $548 per credit hour for part-time students CPE $750 Registration Fee (The maximum site fee covered by the Seminary is $500) (see note 2) Field Education $130 per credit hour (during the summer)
MAPM, MAC Tuition $390 per credit hour
Special Students, DTS Tuition $548 per credit hour
Online Courses ETSS Online Courses are receiving extensive development and improvement. We will be re-launching our program in 2008 as the "Online School for Spirituality and Mission."
All Programs Auditor’s Fee $405 for 12 week course ($200 for salaried church professionals) (see note 3) Board Lunches are served three days per week. A $243 fee per semester is required of all MDiv, DST, MAR, and DAS students taking 9 or more hours. A $45 per semester meal plan is available for MAPM and MAC students on Saturdays only. Housing A limited number of houses are available for rent to married students with children who qualify for financial aid. The houses range in size from 2 bedroom, 1 bath to 3 bedroom, 2 bath and rent ranges from $435 to $1,130 per month plus utilities. Two apartment buildings are available for single students. These efficiency units rent for $425 per month plus utilities. Security deposits are required, and pets are allowed with an extra, non-refundable deposit.
Courses at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary & The Austin Graduate School of Theology No charge for full-time students (see note 4)
Miscellaneous: Application fee $50 Late registration fee $30 Late application fee $50 Yearly Student Activity Fee $75; $20 for MAPM and MAC Students
NOTES: 1. A full-time MDiv student is defined as one taking the required credits for each semester. A full-time MAR student is defined as one taking 12 credits a semester. Full-time MDiv and MAR students may take up to 3 credit hours beyond the required course load of the program each semester at no additional charge. The tuition for all hours above this amount is $548 per credit hour. 2. CPE P2610 not taken for required credit is charged at the rate of $548 per credit. 3. MDiv and MAR students enrolled for 12 or more hours and MAPM and MAC students enrolled for 9 or more hours and their spouses or partners may audit courses without charge with permission of the instructor and the Associate Dean. 4. Registration for courses at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the Austin Graduate School of Theology is without charge for all full-time MDiv, MAR, and DAS students and all MAPM and MAC students enrolled for 9 hours or more. Students are individually responsible for payment, fees, and travel for courses taken for credit at institutions other than these two. Payment of tuition and fees is made for each semester in advance, at the time of registration. Tuition Refund Policy If a student formally withdraws from the school or from individual courses, a refund may be granted. During the first two weeks of the semester, full tuition is refunded. During the third and fourth weeks of the semester, half tuition is refunded. No refunds are made after the fourth week of the semester.
Financial Aid The Seminary of the Southwest provides scholarship grants to students with demonstrated financial need. Endowments and gifts from supporters provide the resources for this support. As a matter of institutional policy, the seminary seeks to practice good stewardship in the administration of scholarship programs. In so doing, the seminary strongly discourages students from incurring debt in order to attend (indeed, for that reason the seminary does not participate in federal student loan programs), and the seminary awards as much as possible, preferring to err on the side of generosity. To qualify for consideration for a scholarship grant, an applicant must complete the prescribed form, including full disclosure of available financial resources as well as a proposed budget of income and expenses for the period for which the grant is sought. One’s most recent federal income tax return is part of the documentation required. Normally, financial aid is granted on a year-to-year basis with annual reapplication and review. The total amount of financial aid granted by the Seminary will not exceed demonstrated need. Demonstrated need is defined as the difference between the total cost of attending this institution and the total resources available to the student from all other sources. MDiv and MAR Financial aid is available to full-time MDiv and MAR students. For academic year 2007-2008, aid will not exceed $11,670 in outright grant plus $1,480 in guaranteed work-study pay per year. This represents a full time, full tuition scholarship. MAPM and MAC For MAPM and MAC students, financial aid will not exceed 50% of total tuition, and will not be awarded more than once for a given course. For MAPM Discipleship and Spiritual Formation students, financial aid may be granted for the minimum 48 credits of the program, including not more than 12 elective credits. For MAPM Chaplaincy students, financial aid may be granted for the minimum 72 credits of the program, including not more than 21 elective credits. For MAC students, financial aid may be granted for the minimum 66 credits of the program, including not more than 9 elective credits. When a financial aid award includes a work-study assignment, the student is required to complete the minimum requirements of that assignment. Priority in the awarding of grants and in the assignment of housing is given to those who are postulants and who are enrolled in the MDiv program or another sequence preparing for ordination in the Episcopal Church. Here is the complete text of the seminary’s financial aid policy. Here is information about the seminary’s efforts to reduce student debt.
Scholarship Endowment Funds Tuition and fees and annual giving cover only part of the cost of seminary education. The seminary also depends upon income from endowments, trusts, and special purpose funds to support its work of equipping men and women for ordained and lay ministry. The generosity and faithful stewardship of many individuals over the years has provided the scholarship and special purpose funds listed below. Scholarships for Women Bellamy Scholarship Funds for Women Noble and Elizabeth Field Scholarship Fund James Robinson Memorial Scholarship Fund Deborah Ann Scott Foundation Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for Methodist Students Golden Lily Scholarship Scholarships for Ethnic Groups Thomas E. Grimes, Jr., Scholarship Fund Hispanic Ministries Scholarship Fund The Rev. Merrill L. Hutchins Memorial Fund
Books for Seminarians William Bennett Book Fund W.A. and E.L. Price Memorial Scholarship Gordon Swope Memorial Fund
General Scholarship Funds G.W. Abbott Scholarship Fund Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Scholarship Fund Louise Barekman Fund Avery and Lucille Barron Endowment Trust Benitez Scholarship Fund Bickler Memorial Fund Larry Brown Scholarship Fund Ona Brown Scholarship Endowment Fund William A. Clebsch Memorial Scholarship Fund Rupert Cox Fund Joe and Jessie Crump Fund – Scholarship Nina Cullinan Fund Dorman Scholarship Fund Gundred Howe Embree Scholarship Fund William Stamps Farish Fund Mary Flatten Scholarship Fund Annie Jones Gladdish Memorial Fund Katherine Gurley Scholarship Fund John and Barbra Harrell Scholarship Fund A. Palmore Harrison Endowment Fund Cynthia Hellman Memorial Fund Anna Henderson Scholarship Fund William C. Herndon, Jr., Endowment Fund Holy Trinity, Midland, Fund St. John the Divine, Houston, Fund Kanouse Scholarship Endowment Fund Donald Keeling Memorial Fund Bishop and Mrs. Kristoff Keller, Jr., Scholarship Fund Lucille Lee Fund Allen Manning Memorial Scholarship Fund McFaddin Southwest Fund Hal B. Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund Irene Perry Scholarship Fund Dora Rubert Scholarship Fund R.H. Shuffler Fund Florence S. Skinner Scholarship Fund Emily C. Spainhour Endowment Fund Martha McIntosh Spellings Scholarship Fund Student Aid Unassigned Fund Frank E. Sugeno Scholarship Fund St. Paul’s, Waco, Fund Bert Womack Fund Women’s Scholarship Fund Ellen Woods Memorial Fund Liston E. Zander Scholarship Fund
Trustees’ Graduate Study Fellowship The Board of Trustees has established a scholarship fund which enables the dean and faculty to make periodic grants of up to $5,000 to graduates of ETSS who have been accepted for doctoral studies in other institutions. Applicants may be clergy who are able to take leave of their cures or seminary graduating seniors who wish to pursue post‑seminary graduate studies. Applications must be submitted by December 1 of the academic year preceding the one for which the grant is desired. Forms are available in the dean’s office.
Academic Policies The seminary’s academic policies are contained in the Academic Code, a copy of which is provided to each student. Selected portions of the Academic Code are included below. Grading Policy Students have the option of being graded under either a letter grading system (A, B, C) or a satisfactory/unsatisfactory system . All entering students will be evaluated under the satisfactory/unsatisfactory system through their first semester. At the end of that period they may either transfer to the letter grading system or remain under the satisfactory/unsatisfactory system. Once made, the choice will be final for the remainder of the student’s seminary career. The seminary grading system is approved by our principal accrediting agencies, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Theological Schools. Under this system, grade point averages are not computed, even when the student elects to receive letter grades. Even when students choose the letter grading system, they will still receive satisfactory/unsatisfactory grades in certain courses. Those courses are designated in the Course Listings as satisfactory/unsatisfactory only. Further explanation of the two grading systems is provided in the seminary’s Academic Code. Transcripts An official transcript will be sent by the Registrar to a designated official, agency, or institution at the written and signed request of any student, former student, or graduate of the seminary. No other person is authorized to request a transcript for a student, former student, or graduate. Transcripts are sent only when the student has met all financial obligations to the seminary. A transcript fee of $10 per copy is charged for transcripts requested after withdrawal or graduation from the seminary. Upon the death of any student, former student, or graduate, requests for transcripts will be sent to family members only when a copy of the death certificate has been supplied to the Registrar. A transcript fee of $10 per copy is charged for requested transcripts. Auditing Any course may be audited, subject to class availability and the consent of the instructor and whatever conditions he or she may impose. Auditors earn no academic credit and their participation in classroom discussion, as well as the evaluation of their work, is at the discretion of the instructor. Full-time students (12 or more hours) (9 hours for MAPM and MAC students) and their spouses or partners may audit courses without charge with permission of the instructor and the Associate Dean. All auditors must register. To do so they get written permission from the instructor and the Associate Dean, present the permission form to the Registrar and pay the fee, if any, to the Accounting Office. Transfer Credits Academic work earned at other accredited institutions may be transferred for credit to seminary programs. Such transfer credit is awarded at the discretion of the seminary, and only with permission of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in consultation with the Academic Affairs Committee of the Faculty. Applicants may request up to one full year’s transfer credit for either required or elective courses, and transfer credits exceeding one year’s work will not be granted. For the Master of Divinity degree, one year’s work represents 33 credits; for the Master of Arts in Religion degree, one year’s work represents 25 credits; for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree, Discipleship and Spiritual Formation tracks, one year’s work represents 16 credits; for the Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry degree, Chaplaincy track, one year’s work represents 24 credits; and for the Master of Arts in Counseling degree, one year’s work represents 21 credits. To request transfer credit, applicants should complete the appropriate form and submit it with their application for admission. At the same time, applicants shall also submit course descriptions, syllabi, and transcripts for all courses for which transfer credit is requested. Detailed criteria and procedures for assessing requests for transfer credit are contained in the seminary’s Academic Code. Decisions concerning transfer credits will normally be communicated to applicants at the time of their admissions interviews; in cases in which the formal review will require additional time, applicants will be so advised at the time of admission. Awarding and Conferring Degrees The Board of Trustees awards degrees during its May meeting each year. MAPM and MAC degrees are also awarded by the Board of Trustees during their November and February meetings. Degrees and certificates are conferred during formal Commencement Services each May. Student Rights and Responsibilities The Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest admits students without regard to race, sex, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, nationality, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid and loan grants, or other school-administered programs. Students are full members of this community of formation for ministry. Their specific rights and responsibilities are delineated in official publications of the seminary, namely the Catalog, the Academic Code, and the Student Handbook. Academic grounds for dismissal are detailed in the Academic Code which is distributed to all students. Personal grounds for dismissal include all forms of dishonesty, immorality (including sexual harassment) and disruptive behavior which might be harmful to the learning process or to the seminary’s community life. The decision to dismiss a student will be made by the Dean and faculty in executive session. The student concerned may request a formal hearing from the faculty, after which, if the decision is reaffirmed, it will become final.
The Booher Library Mission The Booher Library exists to serve the students and faculty of the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest and the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest. Not only does it offer resources in the building, but it serves as a channel to information needed by faculty, students, graduates, and others throughout the world. More important even than the electronic resources – which reach from Gutenberg to the World Wide Web – are the highly qualified, experienced and sympathetic professional librarians. The internet and the OCLC international network of libraries provide materials unavailable locally. Local Resources The Booher Library collaborates closely with the Stitt Library at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (APTS), just a few blocks away. A slightly longer walk takes seminarians to the fifth largest library consortium in the United States, the General Libraries of the University of Texas at Austin, including their unequaled Benson Latin American Collection. All these libraries extend borrowing privileges to our students free of charge. In-House Collections On site, holdings of the Booher Library include more than 150,000 items, with Episcopal collections of 110,049 volumes, the Lutheran collection over 30,000 more and the collection from the former Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Caribbean, 17,345 (2,700 in Spanish). Together, the Lutheran/Episcopal collections provide nearly 500 periodical titles as well. All three collections can be accessed through the on-line public access catalog, LIBROS (Library Online Service). Ample resources relate to the major theological disciplines, including an abundance of materials concerned with the tradition and history of the Episcopal and Lutheran churches. Annual additions, now above 1,800 volumes, increase each year. We select these additions specifically to support the seminaries’ curricula. Among these materials are non-print resources, including videotapes, compact disks, audiotapes and microforms. The Library includes a special collection of articles for Hispanic studies and a 50-year accumulation of documents in the Archives of the History of the Seminary. Colección Hispana unites several thousand Spanish language volumes from various sources. A current periodicals lounge offers a quiet place for reading newspapers, magazines and journals. Electronic Resources The library offers a growing number of electronic resources, including the online library catalog link from the ETSS home page and at http://persis.etss.edu:8080/ipac20/ipac.jsp?profile=ept#focus, with links to the UT, APTS and Austin Public libraries. Recently we added the capacity (using the advanced search option) for searching the ETSS and APTS collections simultaneously. We also maintain a valuable and growing list of web site links useful for seminarians – check the LUSTRE link on the library homepage. In addition, the library offers: •ATLAS Full Text Plus, a comprehensive index to religious periodicals with full-text access to journal articles through the web. •Online access to many databases, full-text journals and other documents through the TexShare program. •Software for in-depth research in Biblical interpretation using either PCs or Macs. •Computers for student use featuring internet and web access, word processors and other software applications. Ambiance The Library offers a comfortable welcoming space for relaxed conversation with other students and faculty. Both open tables and individual carrels, some of which may be reserved, are available for study. Off the main lobby, the Charles Black Collection provides an inviting setting for meditation, reading and conferences among shelves full of English literary and historical books. Secluded, quiet study space is available downstairs.
Hispanic Church Studies The Hispanic Church Studies concentration is a specialization program offered by ETSS in cooperation with LSPS to prepare and equip students for ministry in Hispanic and Latino/a communities. Students in the concentration will gain linguistic and cultural competency while acquiring skills and sensibilities for the practice of ministry in Hispanic and Latino/a communities. The seminary’s offerings in Spanish language acquisition will assist students who desire to minister in Spanish-speaking settings but are not yet proficient in the language. Students in the concentration take all their required courses with their ETSS MDiv peers while using their elective courses for the concentration. Courses are taught by the faculty of ETSS and LSPS. The courses in the concentration are also available as electives for all students. Students who complete the concentration graduate with a transcript that indicates completion of the Hispanic Church Studies concentration. For further information on the Hispanic Church Studies Concentration, please contact Joseph Liro, Director of Admissions, or Dr. Paul Barton, Associate Professor of Hispanic Church Studies.
Spanish Language Initiative The Spanish Language Initiative consists of enhanced offerings in Spanish language and culture available to Master of Divinity students interested in Hispanic ministry or ministry within a multi-cultural context. Offerings include various levels of conversation classes involving the practice of ministry in Hispanic settings, language-learning software, and classes in Spanish liturgy and music. Additional courses are taught in Spanish for those with sufficient language competency. The Initiative is designed to equip future leaders of the church to communicate effectively, to understand, and to value the rich cultural heritage of those they serve.
Library Resources at ETSS •Hispanic Church Studies Collection containing recent articles in Demographics, Liturgy and Music, Pastoral Care, and Society and Culture •La Colección Hispana including theological, Biblical, and liturgical books in Spanish, including holdings from other seminaries •Winterbotham Collection preserving historical works in Spanish from 18th-20th centuries •Hispanic and Spanish-language scholarly journals in theology and religion •Borrowing privileges at the Benson Latin American Studies library in Austin, one of the largest Latin American Studies libraries in the world
Special Summer Programs •Language immersion in Latin America is available for credit. •Hispanic Summer Program (Programa Hispano de Verano) offers two weeks of courses from Latino/a perspectives. It is funded by a consortium of seminaries, and the site rotates each year.
Worship and Cultural Activities Spanish language components are regularly included in ETSS and LSPS worship. Hispanic Heritage Month includes liturgical, educational, and cultural components. Practice Spanish during lunch at a designated table in the dining hall every Thursday. Off campus recreational and educational opportunities include Latino/a films, lectures, dance, and music events. Here is more information on Hispanic Church Studies at ETSS. Here is Professor Barton's website. Admissions Office telephone is 512.472.4133 and email
Concentración en Estudios de la Iglesia Hispana La Concentración en Estudios de la Iglesia Hispana es una especialización en el programa MDiv ofrecida por ETSS en colaboración con LSPS para preparar y capacitar los estudiantes por el ministerio en las comunidades de Habla Hispana. Los/as estudiantes en la concentración adquieren tanto capacidades linguisticas y culturales como habilidades y sensibilidades para la práctica el ministerio en las comunidades Hispanas y Latinas. El seminario ofrece cursos para el aprendizaje del idioma Español para ayudar a los estudiantes quienes necesitan adquirer fluidez en el idioma Español. Los estudiantes en la concentración matriculan en todos los cursos requiridos con sus colegas en el programa MDiv de ETSS y usan sus cursos de electivos para la concentración. Los cursos en la concentración son enseñandos por los profesores de ETSS y LSPS. Los cursos en la concentración están disponibles a todos los estudiantes en el seminario. Los estudiantes que complen con todos los requisitos de la concentración graduan con su transcripciónque indica el complimiento de la concentración. Para más información sobre la Concentración en Estudios de la Iglesia Hispana, favor de comunicarse con Joseph Liro, Director de Ingreso Escolar, o Dr. Paul Barton, Profesor Asociado de Estudios de la Iglesia Hispana. Iniciativa para el Idioma Español La Iniciativa para el Idioma Español consiste en aumentar los servicios que ofrece el seminario a los estudiantes de la Maestr’a en Divinidades que estén interesados en el ministerio hispano o multicultural. Algunos cursos se enseñan en español para los que cuentan con un nivel avanzado en el idioma. La Iniciativa está diseñada para equipar a los futuros líderes de la iglesia a difundir eficazmente la rica herencia cultural del pueblo al cual van a servir, a entenderla, y a valorarla.
Recursos en la Biblioteca de ETSS •Hispanic Church Studies Collection contiene artículos recientes sobre la Demógrafica, Liturgia y Música, Atención Pastoral, y Sociedad y Cultura •La Colección Hispana incluye libros teológicos, bíblicos, y litúrgicos en español, incluyendo los volúmenes de otros seminarios •La Colección Winterbotham conserva las obras históricas en español de los siglos XVIII-XX •Revistas académicas hispanas y en español sobre la teología y la religión •Permiso para utilizar y tomar prestado los materiales de la Biblioteca Benson de Estudios Latinoamericanos en Austin, una de las bibliotecas de material latinoamericano más grandes del mundo
Programas Especiales de Verano •El Programa Hispano de Verano ofrece dos semanas de cursos desde perspectivas latinas, en un seminario diferente cada año.
El Culto y las Actividades Culturales Los cultos de capilla ocasionalmente incluyen elementos en español. El Mes de la Herencia Hispana incluye elementos litúrgicos, educativos, y culturales. Almorzar en español en una mesa designada en el comedor todos los jueves. Oportunidades recreativas y educativas fuera del campus incluyen películas, charlas, danza, y música latinas. Para más información sobre los Estudios de la Iglesia Hispana en ETSS. Dr. Paul Barton, Profesor Asociado de Estudios de la Iglesia Hispana. Comuníquese con la oficina de Ingreso Escolar al 512.472.4133 o seminary@etss.edu.
Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest Located on the ETSS campus, the Lutheran Seminary Program in the Southwest (LSPS) focuses on preparation of leaders for mission in the convergence of cultures in the Southwest. This four-year Master of Divinity program is offered by and under the direction of Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC). Utilizing the specific Anglo-Hispanic/Latino culture that is unique in the Southwest, LSPS endeavors to form students: • who have a clear sense of their biblical and confessional heritage as Lutheran Christians and a commitment to explore its meaning for multicultural and transitional contexts of ministry, • who can identify the principles for ministry in multicultural contexts, • who will theologically and pastorally engage the culture’s unique issues and concerns, and • who have a Lutheran pastoral identity marked by ecumenical interaction. Wartburg initiated the LSPS program in 1974, and LSTC joined as a partner in 1988 when the new Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) was formed. Together, these partnering seminaries participate in the LSPS mission, which is to prepare women and men to serve as ELCA pastors who have a clear focus on mission in Hispanic/Latino contexts, especially in the Southwest and other contexts of cultural transition. LSPS carries out its program in close cooperation with the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest and the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The educational resources they offer are an essential component of LSPS as an ecumenical and mission oriented community of theological education. All students in the program are challenged to acquire some proficiency in Spanish and some introduction to Hispanic culture, since the Southwest has become a multicultural, bilingual region of the United States. The unique relationship of LSPS and ETSS is profiled on page 58, followed by biographies of LSPS faculty.
Educational and Ecumenical Resources Archives of the Episcopal Church The Archives of the Episcopal Church (USA) is located on the top floor of the Booher Library. The Archives is the national research repository for the Episcopal Church and houses the records of the General Convention, the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, the Presiding Bishops, Commissions and Committees, Episcopal Church organizations and personal papers. The Archives serves the broader mission of the church by using its resources to support individual ministry, education, community identity and the corporate life of the institutional church. The Archives serves as an information resource for inquirers throughout the church and seminarians are welcome to visit the Archives with questions. Center for Hispanic Ministries The seminary benefits in a variety of ways from the presence on campus of the Center for Hispanic Ministries, which was created by joint action of the seminary and Province VII of the Episcopal Church, USA. Its purpose is to inspire and enable churches of the Southwest to minister more effectively to the increasing Latino/Hispanic populations of their locales through grants and programs. Working with other entities, the Center advances ministry in a multicultural world. The Rev. Canon Jaime Case, ETSS ’94, is director of the Center for Hispanic Ministries. Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Austin Graduate School of Theology Both located near the ETSS campus, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and the Austin Graduate School of Theology offer ETSS students many opportunities for additional courses through cross registration. Course listings are available in the Registrar’s office each semester. In addition to cross registration, ETSS students have library privileges at the Stitt Library, housed on the APTS campus. Diocese of Texas Regional Office The office of the West Region of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas is located on the campus of the Seminary of the Southwest. The Diocesan Center is located in Houston and a bishop suffragan resides in Austin.
Cross-Cultural Programs The Seminary of the Southwest is committed to educating students about the global context of Anglicanism. In that connection, we encourage students to undertake placements abroad, particularly in Kenya, where we are developing a relationship with St. Paul’s Theological Seminary, and the Diocese of Peshawar, Pakistan. Students have also undertaken study in Belize, Panama, and the Dominican Republic. External Programs for Seminarians A number of programs and grants sponsored by organizations throughout the country are available to seminarians. Seminary of the Southwest students have been honored by each of these programs. •The Preaching Excellence Program sponsored by the Episcopal Preaching Foundation. This intensive week-long conference is designed to foster quality homiletical formation. •Grants awarded by the Seminary Consultation on Mission, formed under the auspices of the Council of Episcopal Seminary Deans. Grants fund projects that involve students and faculty in cross-cultural experiences that deepen a global perspective in seminary life and curriculum. •The David H.C. Read Preacher/Scholar Award sponsored by Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. This award recognizes as excellence among graduating seminarians who show outstanding promise as preachers and biblical scholars.
Degrees Offered Master of Divinity Diploma in Sacred Theology Master of Arts in Religion Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry Master of Arts in Counseling Diploma in Anglican Studies Diploma in Theological Studies
Master of Divinity The Master of Divinity degree is designed as a three-year program of preparation for ministry. It is the normative degree to prepare persons for ordained ministry and it can also be used by persons preparing for general pastoral and religious leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings. It also prepares people for doctoral work in religious studies. Postulancy – or for non-Episcopalians, the analogous formal ecclesiastical endorsement – is not a prerequisite for admission to the Master of Divinity program (for procedures regarding non-Postulants, see page 20 of the paper catalog). The Seminary of the Southwest collaborates with diocesan authorities and follows canonical requirements in the processes of discernment and formation for ordained ministry in the Episcopal Church. These processes work best when there is mutual communication among applicants, their dioceses and the seminary. Episcopal applicants for the Master of Divinity degree should therefore be familiar with the policies of their own dioceses regarding seminary admission. Applicants who are not in a diocesan process leading toward ordination are urged to consider whether consultation with parish or diocese is appropriate for them. Similar advice is extended to applicants from other denominations. Through courses in biblical studies, history, theology, missiology, liturgy, ethics, Hispanic and cross-cultural studies, pastoral theology, and church music and through parochial, institutional, and cross-cultural placements, MDiv students are prepared • for examination in the seven canonical areas of study required for ordination in the Episcopal church; • to serve as ordained clergy or lay ministers, the mission and ministry of the Episcopal church within culturally and socially varied contexts; • for interpreting and preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ both within the Church and for the religiously and ideologically plural context of the United States; • to serve as Episcopal clergy or laity with understanding of, and sensitivity to, the global character of the Anglican communion; • to engage with integrity and understanding, the intellectual and ethical challenges of the Church’s ministry; and • to lead Church communities, to teach and foster lay ministry and leadership, and to exemplify a courageous Christian discipleship. The curriculum implements our conviction that Christian leaders are best prepared through a disciplined engagement in worship and prayer, accompanied by a knowledge of the Christian tradition that is both critically examined and effectively related to the social and historical environment in which it is to be lived and proclaimed. The faculty at ETSS seek to immerse their students in that tradition and at the same time provide them with the critical tools for evaluating its various expressions through the ages. Because Episcopalians have received their faith and way of life as members of the Anglican Communion of Churches, ETSS seeks also to immerse students in this particular tradition and in so doing make them aware both of the ecumenical significance of Anglicanism and of the rich diversity afforded them by membership in a world-wide communion of churches. The curriculum at ETSS is designed to foster a faith and practice in which growth in the knowledge and love of God is rooted in Christ’s ministry of reconciliation. Grounded in Christ’s reconciling work, faithful disciples cross the boundaries that divide and separate human beings. Consequently, the education we offer seeks to reach across the ethnic, racial, sexual, economic, and political boundaries that stand in the way of reconciliation. We wish our students to engage in reconciliation not just theoretically, but practically, addressing contemporary social divisions and conflicts with an intelligence and will shaped by “the mind of Christ.” Study at ETSS is a crucial stage in formation for ministry, a process that begins with the development of Christian character before students enter seminary and continues with apprenticeship in ministry after they leave. The seminary attempts to model the kind of Christian community that the Gospel demands: a hospitable community whose common life of prayer, worship, study, and work witnesses to God’s glory and serves God’s loving will. From their participation here in study and practice, we trust students will dedicate themselves with joy and confidence to the challenging and holy calling to ministry. A total of 106 credit hours is required for the Master of Divinity degree. The degree is normally completed in three years of full-time study, however, there is a four-year plan of study available. Prior to being awarded the degree, each candidate must fully discharge all financial obligations to the seminary. The sequence of courses is shown below Junior Year Middler Year Senior Year
Diploma in Sacred Theology The Diploma in Sacred Theology is awarded to those who complete the requirements for the Master of Divinity degree but who do not hold the prerequisite bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
Master of Arts in Religion The MAR program combines flexibility, balance and integration. Two tracks are offered: a concentration track and a general studies track. Students may take a concentration in one of the following subjects: Old Testament, New Testament, Church History or Historical Theology, Ethics, Theology, Hispanic Church Studies, Pastoral Theology, Liturgics and Church Music. Students in both tracks may select from a variety of courses within each broad area of study. All general studies and concentration track students complete a project or a thesis as a degree requirement. Through courses in biblical studies, history, theology, liturgy, ethics, pastoral theology and either a ministry or art project or a research thesis, students will learn: • to identify and describe the content and theological perspectives of biblical authors in major literary genres in the Bible and be able to describe the history of the canon; • to evaluate critically theological perspectives in the biblical texts in light of contemporary theological and ethical realities and with attention to the effects of cultural contexts upon interpretation; • to read appreciatively and critically diverse and influential texts in the history of Christian theology, liturgy, and ethics, with a view to their present significance for Christian faith and practice; • to recognize and interpret the relationships between Christian beliefs, practices, rituals, and cultural contexts; • to conduct integrative research involving various theological disciplines, historical periods, or traditions, or involving theology and non-theological disciplines; • to identify and deploy effective research methods appropriate to a chosen area of specialist study; and • to establish, explore, and defend a thesis by way of an extended essay or a project involving either field work or an alternative form of presentation, e.g. drama, film, fictional work. The MAR requires 51 credits. The degree may be completed in two years of full-time study or up to five years of part-time study. MAR students participate in all aspects of community life at the seminary. They may take courses from the Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry, and Master of Arts in Counseling sequences, and they also take part in the worship and community life of the school. While maintaining its identity as an institution of the Episcopal Church, ETSS welcomes students from a broad range of denominations. COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONCENTRATION STUDIES TRACK Biblical Studies (6 credits) Historical Studies (6 credits) Theological Studies (6 credits) Theological Ethics Studies (3 credits) Area of concentration (12 credits, including distribution credits) Project or Thesis (6 credits) (includes 1 semester of preparation for 3 credits and 1 semester of writing/creating for 3 credits) Electives (12 credits) COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GENERAL STUDIES TRACK Biblical Studies (6 credits) Historical Studies (6 credits) Theological Studies (6 credits) Theological Ethics Studies (3 credits) Project or Thesis (6 credits) (includes 1 semester of preparation for 3 credits and 1 semester of writing/creating for 3 credits) Electives (24 credits) Additional requirements for the MAR degree are as follows: 1. Prior to being awarded the degree, each candidate must fully discharge all financial obligations to the seminary. 2. All requirements for this degree must be completed within five years from the date of entry into the program.
Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry The Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest was founded to train clergy for ministry in the church and the world. It has become clear to us, however, that those preparing for ordained ministry are not the only ones among God’s people who want to learn about theology, biblical studies and ways of relating faith to their vocations. In 1996 the seminary began a distinctive program: a seminary master’s degree designed for lay persons, offered on evenings and weekends. The programs are designed to meet different interests. The Discipleship Track connects a person’s faith to his or her leadership and secular work life. The Spiritual Formation Track is focused on study of the life of spirit. In addition to personal growth, these two tracks offer the student a seminary degree which can serve to enhance church and civic work. The program is designed to be accessible to people who work in the daytime and so classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings as well as on alternate weekends. The time required to complete one of these two degree plans depends on the amount of course work a student can carry. A student taking three courses each semester can complete the Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Tracks in three years. The Discipleship and Spiritual Formation Tracks require 48 semester hours for graduation. All MAPM courses have 3 hours credit unless otherwise indicated. Beginning in the Fall of 2007, a new track is being introduced, the Chaplaincy Track. This new track of the MAPM curriculum is a 72-hour degree program designed in compliance with the Association of Professional Chaplains’ requirements for recognition as a Board Certified Chaplain. The basic structure of the Chaplaincy track follows that of the other MAPM tracks: the core curriculum consists of six courses of basic theological, historical and ethical material for ministry. Other required coursework equips students for general chaplaincy ministry in a variety of settings. Elective courses enable students to broaden and/or deepen their understanding of particular ministries in specified settings (e.g., hospice, VA hospitals, prisons, workplaces, schools, disaster relief, etc.) Although the MAPM program is designed to be accessible to people who work in the daytime, the chaplaincy track provides flexible course options to allow for overlap between daytime and evening offerings and a variety of timetable for the completion of the degree. A student might complete the degree is as few as three years, and a maximum of six years for completing the degree is allowed. To become a Board Certified Chaplain, a total of four units of CPE are required. Please note that this program does not provide for CPE to be undertaken while pursuing the degree. If board certification is desired, it will be up to the student to pursue CPE upon graduation. This is similar to our counseling program, in which a post-graduate internship is required of our Master of Arts in Counseling students in order to qualify for state-sponsored licensing.
MAPM CORE CURRICULUM All MAPM students are required to take six core courses in addition to courses within their area of study. Core courses are offered one each semester on the weekend. Students are urged to take a core course every semester as available in order to complete their degree in a timely manner. The core courses are: B5310 Biblical Basis for Ministry I B5320 Biblical Basis for Ministry II T5310 Historical & Theological Basis for Ministry I T5320 Historical & Theological Basis for Ministry II T5330 Patterns of Christian Life and Leadership T5340 Ethics AREA OF SPECIALIZATION Students select either Discipleship, Spiritual Formation, or Chaplaincy. This decision is best made at the beginning of the program and in consultation with the Director.
MAPM DISCIPLESHIP TRACK Through core courses in biblical studies, history, theology, and ethics and an in-depth study of relating religious faith to the workplace and to secular, as distinct from church contexts, students will learn: • to understand key aspects of biblical history and the social world of the Bible from a cross-cultural perspective and to exercise awareness of a variety of cultural perspectives that affect reading scripture today; • to read appreciatively and critically diverse and influential texts in the history of Christian theology and the literature of spiritual guidance with an eye to their interpretation in light of contemporary concerns; • to bring contemporary questions and issues of faith and the challenges it faces in the world of work and society into deep and productive conversation with the Christian tradition, its Anglican expressions, and with other faith traditions; • to use the resources of Christian and other traditions as aids in addressing issues of work and Christian calling; • to understand the social and political relevance of theological commitments, as well as their import for personal faith and practice; and • to exercise leadership skills in applying spiritual resources to issues of daily life and work.
DISCIPLESHIP TRACK COURSE REQUIREMENTS Core Curriculum (18 credits) Required Courses (18 credits) D5301 Servant Leadership, Politics, & the Gospel D5302 Inclusivity/Exclusivity: Divisions of Race, Gender and Economics D5304 Money as Metaphor D5305 Spirituality in the Workplace F5303 Biblical Foundations for Contemporary Spirituality F5304 Prayer, Action and the Contemplative Life Elective Courses (12 credits)
MAPM SPIRITUAL FORMATION TRACK Through core courses in biblical studies, history, theology and ethics and an in-depth study of issues in and approaches to spiritual formation, students will learn: • to understand key aspects of biblical history and the social world of the Bible from a cross-cultural perspective and to exercise awareness of a variety of cultural perspectives that affect reading scripture today; • to read appreciatively and critically diverse and influential texts in the history of Christian theology and the literature of spiritual guidance, with a view to their present significance for Christian faith and practice; • to bring contemporary questions and issues of faith and spiritual formation into deep and productive conversation with the Christian tradition, its Anglican expressions, and with other faith traditions; • to use the resources of Christian and other traditions as aids in personal spiritual formation; • to understand the social and political relevance of theological commitments, as well as their import for personal faith and practice; and • to develop and exercise skills in pastoral leadership and care, including spiritual direction.
SPIRITUAL FORMATION TRACK COURSE REQUIREMENTS Core Curriculum (18 credits) Required Courses (18 credits) F5301 History of Christian Spirituality with Readings I F5302 History of Christian Spirituality with Readings II F5303 Biblical Foundations for Contemporary Spirituality F5304 Prayer, Action and the Contemplative Life F5305 Faith Development and the Significance of Spiritual Type F5306 World Religions and Their Spiritualities Elective Courses (12 credits)
MAPM Chaplaincy Track Through core courses in biblical studies, history, theology and ethics and an in-depth study of issues in and approaches to chaplaincy, students will learn: • To understand key aspects of biblical history and the social world of the Bible from a cross-cultural perspective and to exercise awareness of a variety of cultural perspectives that affect reading scripture today; • To read appreciatively and critically diverse and influential texts in the history of Christian theology and the literature of spiritual guidance with an eye to their interpretation in light of contemporary concerns; • To bring contemporary questions and issues of faith and the challenges it faces in the world of work and society into deep and productive conversation with the Christian tradition, its Anglican expressions, and with other faith traditions; • to master skills and understanding in the competency areas required for Board Certification as a chaplain; • To be academically ready to proceed to the next stage of preparation for Board Certification; • To articulate a theology of spiritual care that is integrated with a theory of pastoral practice; • To function within the Common Code of Ethics for Chaplains, and Pastoral Counselors, and, • To offer pastoral care that respects diversity and differences including, but not limited to gender, sexual orientation, culture, or religious practices.
CHAPLAINCY TRACK COURSE REQUIREMENTS Core Curriculum (18 credits) Required Courses (33 credits) C5304 Appraisal and Assessment Techniques C5308 Cultural Differences, Community and Human Flourishing C5317 Medical Issues and Healing Presence F5305 Faith Development and Spiritual Type L5310 Ritual and Ritualization P5310 Preaching & Teaching for the Chaplain P5320 Organizational Behavior/Systems Theory P5330 Issues of Identity and Authority in Chaplaincy P5340 Issues in Death and Dying P5350 Issues in Loss and Bereavement P5360 Ministry in Times of Crisis Elective Credits (21 credits)
Master of Arts in Counseling Once a part of the MAPM degree program, the MAC is now a separate degree offering a professional curriculum of counseling courses taught from a pastoral perspective. It is designed to fulfill the academic requirements for Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC) set by the State of Texas. Because this is a seminary degree as well as a professional degree, the six core courses required in the MAPM program are also required in the MAC These six courses plus the 16 courses required for an LPC approved degree make a total of 22 three-hour courses (66 hours) thus extending the course of study over a four year period, if three courses are taken each semester. All MAC courses have 3 hours credit unless otherwise indicated. Those who work full time and have other responsibilities may find that a slower pace is necessary and that their time in the program is extended past the minimum four years. Master of Arts in Counseling Through core courses in biblical studies, history, theology and ethics and spiritual formation and in-depth study of theories of human development, personality assessment, counseling theory and practice, students will learn: • to understand key aspects of biblical history and the social world of the Bible from a cross-cultural perspective and to exercise awareness of a variety of cultural perspectives that affect reading scripture today; • to recognize, understand, and interpret the historical, theological, and ecclesial sources of the faith commitments and concerns of those seeking counseling; • to reflect with counseling clients on the individual, social and political implications of religious commitments; • to assess persons seeking counseling and to design and implement counseling goals with respectful and critically-informed consideration of religious material presented by clients; • to understand counseling theory and apply it in clinical settings; • to take and pass the Texas State qualifying board exams for Licensed Professional Counseling (LPC); and • to practice counseling with the highest standards of professional ethics and competence. MAC REQUIREMENTS Core curriculum (18 credits) Required courses (39 credits) C5301 Normal Human Development C5302 Abnormal Human Behavior C5303 Counseling Theories C5304 Appraisal and Assessment Techniques C5305 Methods & Techniques for Individual Counseling C5306 Methods & Techniques for Group Counseling C5307 Methods & Techniques for Marriage and Family Counseling C5308 Cultural Differences, Community and Human Flourishing C5309 Professional Orientation C5310 Lifestyle and Vocational Development C5311 Research Methods for Counseling Professionals C5312 Counseling Practicum A C5313 Counseling Practicum B Elective courses (9 credits) Notes on Licensure Applicants from states other than Texas should determine the requirements of those examining boards. While conforming to the state’s requirements, courses offered by the Seminary of the Southwest are taught from a Christian faith perspective so that the emphasis is on both professional and pastoral competence. Licensure requires (1) successful completion of required course work, (2) passing the licensing examination and (3) the experience requirement of 3000 hours of supervised internship. As with other counseling degree programs, this degree does not provide the licensing examination or placement for an internship. Although securing an intern position is done at the initiative of the student, the MAPM/MAC Director and faculty are available for consultation and advice. Counseling students are urged to obtain the current rules for licensure from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. Their number is (512) 834-6658 and the web site is www.dhsh.state.tx.us/counselor/lpc_rules.shtm. The web site has the latest rulings on which courses must be in your degree plan, procedures for licensure, and the names of approved supervisors for your internship. Pursued upon graduation, successful completion of licensure is the responsibility of the student and not of the Seminary.
Diploma in Anglican Studies The Seminary of the Southwest has many years of experience in providing a year of education in the Anglican ethos for clergy coming from another communion or students from other seminaries preparing for ordination in the Episcopal Church.. Laity interested in the history and theology of Anglicanism are also encouraged to undertake this program. This diploma is awarded to students who have successfully completed their one-year program of full-time study (a minimum of 24 credits must be completed) under the direction of their advisor. The course of studies is as follows: Anglican Studies/Liturgics (9 credits) Theology (3 credits) Homiletics (6 credits) Electives (6 credits) Students who have extensive experience in preaching and who have permission from their bishop may substitute elective credits for the Homiletics requirement. For those students who desire a field placement while at the seminary, the senior MDIV field education courses will take the place of either 3 or 6 elective credits. Field placements require long lead times to arrange. DAS students desiring a field placement should submit their applications by April 1. Otherwise, a field placement cannot be guaranteed. The advisor will also meet with the student regularly to help the student assimilate and integrate his or her academic work and prior experience. The student’s advisor alone will be responsible for the overall evaluation of the candidate’s work and will give a written report to the faculty concerning his or her progress each semester. Prior to being awarded the diploma, a candidate must fully discharge all financial obligations to the seminary and all requirements must be completed within six calendar years from the date of entry into the program.
Diploma in Theological Studies For those who do not seek a Master’s degree, the seminary offers a Diploma in Theological Studies. The DTS is awarded to a regularly admitted student who has earned at least eighteen credits at or through the seminary in an approved course of study within a six-year period. This diploma is ideal for those who wish to enrich their knowledge in particular areas without being committed to the completion of a master’s degree. Courses taken at the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and/or the University of Texas are admissible, but Applicants will complete all items in the application form except for the requirement for the GRE or MAT testing. Appropriate diploma courses may be applied to the master’s degree should the student decide to pursue those studies. Additional admissions requirements may apply. Prior to being awarded the diploma, a candidate must fully discharge all financial obligations to the seminary and all requirements must be completed within six years from the date of entry into the program.
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