Concentration in a Specific Theological Discipline

This program is designed for those seeking focused work in a specific theological discipline.

Course Requirements:
Twenty-two academic units of study (one unit equals four quarter hours) at a minimum of a B (3.00) average.

Cluster Requirements:
Four units in the cluster of biblical languages and scripture and church history; three units in the cluster of ethics and moral theology and theology; and two units in the cluster of church and society, history of religions, and liturgics.

Concentration Requirements:
SIx units with a minimum of a B average in one of the following areas of concentration: biblical languages and scripture, church and society, church history, ethics and moral theology, liturgics, preaching, or theolgy. Courses taken to meet cluster requirements may be included in the required six units. Units in field education, Clinical Pastorial Education, or Church Music I and II may not count towards the 22 required units.

Thesis Requirement:
In addition to the six units of study in the area of concentration, students will complete a thesis in that area. Election of a Research Methods Seminar is expected. Two or three units will be granted for completion of the thesis.

Concentration in Church Music and Liturgy

This program is offered in collaboration with the School of Music of Northwestern University and with Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. It is designed for musicians who seek further training as church musicians and for the focusing on the relationship between music and worship.

Course Requirements:
Twenty-two academic units of study (one unit equals four quarter hours) with a minimum of a B (3.00) average.

Cluster Requirements:
Two units in the cluster of biblical languages and scripture and church history; two units in the cluster of ethics and moral theology and theology; and one unit in the cluster of church and society and history of religions.

Concentration Requirements:
Four units in liturgics and seven units in music, including those offered in the School of Music of Northwestern University, with the minimum of a B average. Students must audition at the School of Music before admission to courses with performance requirements.

Colloquium Requirement:
Participation for six quarters in a two-unit bi-weekly colloquium focusing on theological understanding and practical issues in the arts and worship.

Project Requirement:
In addition to the 11 units of study in the area of concentration and participation in the colloquium, students will complete an approved project which will include written work, and oral presentation, and an oral examination. Election of a Research Methods Seminar is encouraged. Two units of credit will be granted for the project.

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