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THE MIAMI INTERNATIONAL SEMINARYPreparing Christian Leaders for Ministry

Academic Catalog

Catalog

2013


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F O R 2 0 1 3

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs ofthe MINTS International Seminary

MINTS14401 Old Cutler Road

Miami, FL 33158 www.mints.edu

Phone 786-573-7001 Fax 305 -238-2045


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Order of Content

I. INTRODUCTIONII. DECLARATION OF PURPOSE

III. IDENTIFICATION OF GENERAL GOALS

A. MINTS

B. MIAMI

C. MENTORING

D. MINISTERIAL STUDIES

E. MULTI-LINGUAL

F. MULTI-MEDIA

G. MISSIONS

H. MODERATE PRICING SCALE

IV. EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY SYSTEM

V. ACADEMIA

A. AUTHORIZATION OF COURSES

B. DOCUMENTATION NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT

C. TRANSFER OF CREDITS

D. TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY

E. TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

F. STUDENT DOCUMENTATION

G. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

H. ACADEMIC ETHICS

I. CLASS CONDUCT

J. EXAMINATIONS

K. GRADING

L. STUDENT CONCERNS


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VI. FORMAT OF STUDIES

VII. FINANCES

A. REGISTRATION FEES

B. COURSE FEES

C. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

D. REFUND POLICY

E. SCHOLARSHIPS AT LOCAL STUDY CENTERS

VIII. MINTS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

A. CERTIFICATE LEVEL PROGRAMS

1. CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

2. BACHELOR CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

3. MASTERS CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

4. DOCTOR OF MINISTRY CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGICAL

STUDIES

B. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

1. ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (ABATS)

2. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (BATS)

C. MASTER LEVEL PROGRAMS

1. MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL STUDIES (MATS)

2. MASTER OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION (MCE)

3. MASTER OF DIVINITY (MDIV)

D. DOCTORAL LEVEL PROGRAMS

1. DOCTOR OF MINISTRIES (DMIN)

2. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

(PHD)IX. MINTS STAFF AND FACULTY

X. ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE

Appendix A: Statement by Florida Department of Education


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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

THE MISSION SEMINARY CONCEPT

MINTS has developed a new approach. INTS has developed a unique approach to education for the new millennium, a pattern

that will become more and more common for schools in the near future. Traditionally,

schools have organized a residential campus and invited students to move to their

location to study. MINTS, on the other hand, takes education to the people: in the city, in the

suburbs, on islands, and to countries around the world.

Our distance, or mission oriented , education consists of sending not just information but

professors to almost any place in the world where Christians are found. Working through local

churches, the professors and local leaders together develop interested ministry students to serve the

local churches. The education emphasis is on church planting,

evangelism, and mentorship in the most necessary skills.

In Miami this means that our campus is the city. C lasses are taught

around town in various study centers in English, Spanish, and

occasionally French.

Internationally, the goal is to plant fully functioning, free-standing seminaries that will be locally

owned and will become an ongoing resource for that region. As students mature they shouldbecome the primary professors for their people.

Planted seminaries are linked together through the MINTS system, which provides professors, study

guides, and courses to the growing collection of like-minded schools established. We often say, It

has their name on the door, but MINTS at the core.

I I . D E C L A R A T I O N O F P U R P O S E

The mandate for MINTS is, Preparing Christian Leaders for Ministry . This is accomplished throughacademic and ministerial training of students to be ministers according to the Christian gospel both

in Miami and throughout the world by offering continuing theological education at a variety of

academic levels, via multi-media technology, offering courses in a variety of languages, and in the

context of ministry."

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H O W T O

C O N T A C T U S

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The degree programs of this seminary are designed solely for religious vocation.

As we are dedicated to world outreach and training we cooperate with many international

organizations dedicated to similar ends. These include:

APOYO, a ministry of HCJB World Radio

Ligonier Ministries, RC Sproul

Langham Preaching, John Stott Ministries

ITS, Institute of Theological Studies

Third Millennium Ministries, Dr. Richard Pratt

MTW, Mission to the World of the Presbyterian Church in

AmericaUnited Reformed International Mission Joint VentureCommittee

ELI, Equipping Leaders International

CLIR, Confraternidad Latino Americano de IglesiasReformadas

TNARS, The North American Reformed Seminary

EPI, Equipping Pastors International

I D E N T I F I C A T I O N O F G E N E R A L G O A L S

A. MINTS will provide theological education courses in Biblical, Theological,

Ministerial, Contextual, and Liberal Arts studies.

This will be accomplished by offering courses for the following degrees:

1. Associate of Arts in Theological Studies

2. Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies

3. Master of Arts in Theological Studies4. Master of Christian Education

5. Master of Divinity

6. Doctor of Ministry

7. Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies


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B. MIAMI will be the location from which theological education will be provided with a

vision to have a worldwide impact.

Courses will be offered in the following formats:

1. Regular evening and Saturday courses will be offered on a trimester basis in Miami

2. Distance education classes will be offered world wide3. On line courses will be offered globally

Students will be supported during their coursework through on-line services.

C. MENTORING will be provided by study center coordinators to all degree students

in order to enhance ministerial and educational excellence.

Each student will be assigned a coordinator whose responsibility will be to help the student

develop an educational and ministerial portfolio. This portfolio will contain the followinginformation:

1. Birth certificate

2. Social status identification (social security card or passport)

3. High school diploma

4. All post-high school academic diplomas and grades

5. Letter of current church status

6. Ministerial documentation

7. Resume, letters of reference, articles written, sample essay

8. Professional membership certificates

9. Documentation of awards

10. Plan for MINTS participation:

a. Letter of admittance and convalidation

b. Record of payment receipts to local study center

c. Record of MINTS grades

d. Record of MINTS correspondence

e. Study schedule for current year

f. Completion schedule for MINTS program

The mentor and student will meet regularly in order to keep track of the students spiritual

and ministerial progress.


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D. MINISTERIAL STUDIES are immediately implemented in the Christian

Community.

The field education program for the implementation of ministerial skills will be coordinated in

conjunction with the regular course load. Field education supervisors will be recommended by the

faculty and approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

E. MULTI-LINGUAL courses will be offered in the MINTS curriculum .

Most courses may be taken in English or Spanish if there are a minimum of eight (8) full time

equivalence students registered. As able, we will provide courses in the native language of each

region according to need.

F. MULTI-MEDIA resources and technology will be used for the classes as

appropriate. Online courses are available. As deemed necessary, professors and teachers will have their class

information available on the MINTS web page. The following items will be posted:

1. Brief course description

2. Course admission data and form

3. Course attendance requirements

4. Course outline

5. Course work assignments

6. Course reading assignments

7. Examination arrangements

8. Feed-back instructions

G. MISSIONS, both at the local and international level, will constantly be promoted .

One of the mission assignments for students is to teach what they have learned to other

students.

H. MODERATE pricing scale will be implemented in order to facilitate participation by

all.

Special tuition rates are offered in different countries based on their local economies. Each

student needs to apply for financial assistance through their local study center. Discounts

may be made available based on the students and immediate familys income. Effort will be

made to maintain MINTS tuition fees at affordable prices.


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I V . E D U C A T I O N A L D E L I V E R Y S Y S T E M

The MINTS courses in Miami may be taken at one of several city-wide church locations during the

regular academic year. A variety of distance education materials such as videocassette and

programmed textbook courses are available on a limited basis.

V . A C A D E M I A

A. Authorization of Courses

MINTS is registered with the Florida Department of Education. This is not the same as

accreditation. The State of Florida does not accredit schools. Only regional and national

accrediting bodies offer accreditation to private institutions. Registration with the State of

Florida shows that MINTS is qualified and registered to grant religious vocational degrees inthe State of Florida and that it meets the regulations of the State.

B. Admission

1 To see if you qualify for the study program speak with a local study centercoordinator, an Associate Academic Dean or the Academic Dean of MINTS([email protected])

2 If you qualify for the study program, fill out admission form (go to www.mints.eduand to admissions link, then on to forms link). Send to [email protected]

3 Going to the same internet address, make copies of reference forms, collect themand have them sent in to [email protected].

4 Provide photo, national identification, copies of academic titles/degrees, copies ofgrade transcripts. These can be scanned and sent to [email protected].

5 Wait for the response from MINTS. If there is no response within a week, [email protected] or [email protected].

Documentation Needed for Admission

1. Birth certificate

2. Secondary school diploma

3. Bachelor degree diploma and transcript (for Master and Doctoral students)4. Social security number or national identification number

5. Three letters of recommendation (academic instructor, pastor, and a friend)

6. Completed registration form

C. Transfer of Credits
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The Academic Dean will consider academic credits from other educational institutions. The

recognition of MINTS courses in other educational institutions is the responsibility of each

institutions Academic Dean. MINTS will accept up to 75% of academic credits at the BA

level .

D. Transfer/Equivalency

Students should submit academic transcripts and documentation of professional training

and/or ministerial service. Based on this documentation, the Academic Dean will approve

transfer/equivalencies for courses and practicum.

E Transcript Requests

Transcript requests are made through the Associate Academic Dean associated with the local

study center. The Associate Academic Dean will ask MINTS Miami to print the studentsofficial transcript.

F. Student Documentation

1. Local study centers are responsible for keeping all class records and final grades. The

class records will indicate marks for attendance, homework, readings, academic writing,

final exam and final grade.

2. Local study centers will archive a copy of the student application, 3 letters of reference,

copy of national identification, a photo, High School diploma, academic grade

transcripts, other post-secondary diplomas, record of MINTS convalidations and other

correspondence.

3. Copies of the aforesaid documents are sent to the Associate Academic Dean prior to the

request for student graduation. The AAD will send these records to the Academic Dean

in digital form. This process will take time so the student documentation needs to be

given to the AAD two months prior to graduation.

4. The degree granting institution(s) require copies of the aforesaid documents and records

will be kept of the grades, transcript and graduation of the students.

G. Academic Requirements

To register for academic credit, the following time requirements apply: one academic credit

constitutes 30 hours of academic work including lectures, assignments, and/or project work.


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For every three hour course, the following tasks will be completed for Bachelor and Master

levels:

1. Minimum of 15 hours of class time or interaction time in on-line courses and

correspondence courses.

2. 15 hours of homework outside of class that is reported on in class3. Reading: 300 pages for BA, 600 pages for MA

4. Essay: 10 pages for BA, 15-20 pages for MA

5. An examination on the course content

6. An evaluated assignment or equivalent educational evaluated activities

H. Academic Ethics

MINTS students should submit original academic work for their assignments, essays and

exams. All ideas and communications from sources other than the students must bedocumented. (See: MLA Style Citations.) Failure of a student to heed faculty warnings may

result in the expulsion of the student from the course and the MINTS program.

All MINTS board members, professors, staff and students will treat each other in a decent

and orderly manner. Unchanged immoral behavior as defined by the Ten Commandments

and Biblical Ethics may result in expulsion from the MINTS program.

Students, staff, professors, board members and supporters of the MINTS program may

appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Education Committee concerning

academic and moral ethical responsibilities.

I. Class Conduct

All classes will begin with prayer.

Class attendance is required. 80% attendance is required for classes. Less than 80%

attendance may result in a failing grade. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the

professor in case of absence and to make arrangements for all necessary work.

The professor, after consulting with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, has the

authority to cancel and/or reschedule class.


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J. Assignments

Students course progress will be evaluated through graded assignments. All final exams

must state clearly at the top of the examination what tools or materials may be used in theexam. Re-examination may be permitted at the discretion of the course instructor.

Students may complete assignments and take exams in appropriate languages. The professor

will announce the language choices at the beginning of the course and the student will

indicate his or her preference.

K. Grading

Grading ScaleA+ 4.0 97-100A 4.0 93-96A- 3.7 90-92B+ 3.3 87-89B 3.0 83-86B- 2.7 80-82C+ 2.3 77-79C 2.0 73-76C- 1.7 70-72D+ 1.3 67-69D 1.0 63-66D- 0.7 60-62F 59 and under

Required courses in which a student receives an F must be retaken in order to fulfill

graduation requirements. To improve a course grade by no more than 15%, the course may

be retaken.

The final due date for all course assignments is the last examination day of each trimester.

Work turned in after the trimester deadline may be penalized one percentage point per weekup to 20% at the discretion of the professor. Course assignments more than three months

late will not be accepted.


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The deadline for grades is established by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and

normally will be submitted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs within two weeks of

the last day of the trimester.

Only a professor, in consultation with the Vice President of Academic Affairs, can change astudents grade.

L. Student Concerns

Students may appeal to the professor concerning the grade given for the course. If the

students concern persists after discussion, both the student and the professor will meet with

the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Following the consultation, the professor will issue

the final grade.

The following process will be used to deal with unresolved grievances involving MINTS

students, faculty and staff:

1. Should a grievance arise, first approach the other individual(s) involved to attempt

to resolve the situation in accordance with Matthew 18:15.

2. If no resolution is reached, discuss the situation with the Vice-President of

Academic Affairs. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs will assist the student in

formulating a plan to resolve the problem. The Vice-President of Academic Affairs

will submit a written report of the plan to the President once the matter has been

adopted by the Vice-President of Academic Affairs and reported to the President.

3. If no resolution is reached, or if the student is not satisfied with the mediation of

the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, the student is encouraged to speak with the

President and then the board.

V I . F O R M A T O F S T U D I E S

Mints offers study programs through a vareity of delivery systems: A. Study Center classes

1. 30 hours of classes for traditional program

2. 15 hours of classes for distance education programs

a. 8 hours orientation and 7 hours of follow up classes with facilitator or/

b. 4 hours orientation and 11 hours of follow up classes with facilitator


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B. On line courses available in some languages

1. Dr. Jaime Morales in San Jos, Costa Rica in Spanish

2. Juan Gonzlez Ferrer in Cuidad Jurez in Spanish

3. Instituto Biblico Reformado in Colombia in Spanish

C. Correspondence courses available in some languages1. ITS (Institute of Theological Studies) master degree in English

2. MINTS courses in Spanish

V I I . F I N A N C E S

A. Registration Fee

Local study centers may collect registration fees.

B. Course Fees

Course fees are established by the local study centers. MINTS asks that the BA fees not

exceed 50.00 USA dollars and that MA fees not exceed $75.00 USA dollars per course. It is

preferable that the fees are less.

C. Distance Education Course Fees

Local centers determine their own rates in consultation with the Vice President of Academic

Affairs.

D. Payment Schedule

Students will pay full credit fees upon registering for a course. All checks are to be made

payable to Miami International Seminary.

E. Refund Policy

Course refunds are available upon request and determined according to the date of the

request. Refunds will be issued within 30 days of registered withdrawal. Application feesand registration fees are non-refundable. Cancellation of all obligations will be made within

three (3) working days.

Refunds will be issued as follow:

1. Course withdrawal prior to start of first class: 100 % refund


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2. Course withdrawal prior to midway point of trimester: 50% refund

3. Course withdrawal after mid-term and before final: 25% refund.

F. Discounts

1. All student discounts are given at the local levels. Student discount need not berequested from MINTS Miami office.

2. MINTS partners with donors who give student discounts for students in particular

nations. Donations are given directly to the local study center.

V I I I . E D U C A T I O N A L P R O G R A M S

A. Certificate Programs

1. Certificate in Theological StudiesProgram for non-degree seeking student who want to study course in Bible,

theology, ministry, church history and missions. The professor determines the

appropriate amount of home work and assigns grades.

2. The Certificate Program in Bachelor Theological Studies

Designed for non-degree seeking students who want to study academically at the

Bachelor level, this program consists of ten (10) courses in Biblical, theological,

ministerial, missions, church history, and liberal arts studies, or a combination of

these, from the Bachelor Degree program.

3. The Certificate Program in Master Theological Studies


Master level, this program consists of ten (10) courses in Biblical, theological,

ministerial, missions, church history and liberal arts studies, or a combination of

these, from the Master Degree program.

4. The Certificate Program in Doctoral Theological Studies


Doctoral level, this program consists of five (5) courses in Biblical, theological,

ministerial, mission and church history from the Doctor of Ministry Degree

program.


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B. Bachelor Level Programs

1. Associate of Arts in Theological Studies (A.A.T.S.)

Students seeking the A.A.T.S. degree must fulfill 60 academic hours by

completing the following:

a. Bible 6 courses (18 hours)b. Theology 3 courses (9 hours)

c. Ministerial Studies 3 courses (9 hours)

d. Humanities 2 courses (6 hours)

e. Electives 6 courses (18 hours)

2. Bachelor of Arts in Theological Studies (B.A.T.S.)

Students seeking the B.A.T.S. degree must fulfill 120 academic hours by completing

the following:a. Bible 12 courses (36 hours)

b. Theology 6 courses (18 hours)




Majors may be declared in Bible, Theology, Ministerial Studies, History, and

Humanities


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B A C H E L O R A N D M A S T E R L E V E L C O U R S ED E S C R I P T I O N S

BACHELOR COURSES MASTER COURSES

1. Bible

BAB 01 Introduction to the Bible

BAB 011 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

BAB 012 Biblical Theology of the New Testament

BAB 02 Survey of the BibleBAB 021 Old Testament SurveyBAB 022 New Testament Survey

BAB 031 Cultural History of the Old Testament

BAB 032 Biblical History and Geography

BAB 11 Old Testament Studies(Pentateuch)

BAB 111 GenesisBAB 112 ExodusBAB 113 LeviticusBAB 114 NumbersBAB 115 DeuteronomyBAB 12 Old Testament Studies

(History Books)BAB 121 JoshuaBAB 122 JudgesBAB 123 I SamuelBAB 124 II SamuelBAB 125 I KingsBAB 126 II KingsBAB 127 I ChroniclesBAB 128 II ChroniclesBAB 129 EzraBAB 130 NehemiahBAB 131 EstherBAB 21 Old Testament Studies

(Poetry)BAB 211 RuthBAB 212 JobBAB 213 PsalmsBAB 214 ProverbsBAB 215 EcclesiastesBAB 216 Song of SongsBAB 217 Lamentations

1. Bible

MAB 01 Biblical Theology of theBible

MAB 011 Biblical Theology of the Old Testament

MAB 012 Biblical Theology of the New Testament

MAB 02 Survey of the BibleMAB 021 Old Testament SurveyMAB 022 New Testament Survey

MAB 031 Cultural History of the Old Testament

MAB 032 Biblical History and Geography

MAB 11 Old Testament Studies(Pentateuch)

MAB 111 GenesisMAB 112 ExodusMAB 113 LeviticusMAB 114 NumbersMAB 115 DeuteronomyMAB 12 Old Testament Studies

(History Books)MAB 121 JoshuaMAB 122 JudgesMAB 123 I SamuelMAB 124 II SamuelMAB 125 I KingsMAB 126 II KingsMAB 127 I ChroniclesMAB 128 II ChroniclesMAB 129 EzraMAB 130 NehemiahMAB 131 EstherMAB 21 Old Testament Studies

(Poetry)MAB 211 RuthMAB 212 JobMAB 213 PsalmsMAB 214 ProverbsMAB 215 EcclesiastesMAB 216 Song of SongsMAB 217 Lamentations


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BAB 31 Old Testament Studies(Prophecy)

BAB 311 IsaiahBAB 312 JeremiahBAB 313 EzekielBAB 314 DanielBAB 315 HoseaBAB 316 JoelBAB 317 AmosBAB 318 ObadiahBAB 319 JonahBAB 320 MicahBAB 321 NahumBAB 322 HabakkukBAB 323 ZephaniahBAB 324 HaggaiBAB 325 ZechariahBAB 326 Malachi

BAB 32 Old Testament ExegesisBAB 33 Inter-testamental StudiesBAB 41 New Testament Studies

(Gospels)BAB 411 MatthewBAB 412 MarkBAB 413 LukeBAB 414 JohnBAB 51 New Testament Studies (Acts)BAB 511 ActsBAB 61 New Testament Studies

(Epistles )BAB 611 RomansBAB 612 1 CorinthiansBAB 613 2 CorinthiansBAB 614 GalatiansBAB 615 EphesiansBAB 616 PhilippiansBAB 617 ColossiansBAB 618 I ThessaloniansBAB 619 II ThessaloniansBAB 620 I TimothyBAB 621 II TimothyBAB 622 TitusBAB 623 PhilemonBAB 624 HebrewsBAB 625 JamesBAB 626 I PeterBAB 627 II PeterBAB 628 I JohnBAB 629 II JohnBAB 6291 III JohnBAB 6392 JudeBAB 63 Pastoral Epistles Studies

MAB 31 Old Testament Studies(Prophecy)

MAB 311 IsaiahMAB 312 JeremiahMAB 313 EzekielMAB 314 DanielMAB 315 HoseaMAB 316 JoelMAB 317 AmosMAB 318 ObadiahMAB 319 JonahMAB 320 MicahMAB 321 NahumMAB 322 HabakkukMAB 323 ZephaniahMAB 324 HaggaiMAB 325 ZechariahMAB 326 Malachi

MAB 32 Old Testament ExegesisMAB 33 Intertestamental StudiesMAB 41 New Testament Studies

(Gospels)MAB 411 MatthewMAB 412 MarkMAB 413 LukeMAB 414 JohnMAB 51 New Testament Studies (Acts)MAB 511 ActsMAB 61 New Testament Studies

(Epistles)MAB 611 RomansMAB 612 I CorinthiansMAB 613 II CorinthiansMAB 614 GalatiansMAB 615 EphesiansMAB 616 PhilippiansMAB 617 ColossiansMAB 618 I ThessaloniansMAB 619 II ThessaloniansMAB 620 I TimothyMAB 621 II TimothyMAB 622 TitusMAB 623 PhilemonMAB 624 HebrewsMAB 625 JamesMAB 626 I PeterMAB 627 II PeterMAB 628 I JohnMAB 629 II JohnMAB 6291 III JohnMAB 6392 JudeMAB 63 Pastoral Epistles Studies


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BAB 64 General Epistle StudiesBAB 65 Prison Epistles Studies

BAB 70 New Testament Studies(Revelation)

BAB 71 Introduction to BiblicalLanguages

BAB 73 Introduction to HebrewBAB 731 Hebrew as an Exegetical ToolBAB 732 Intermediate HebrewBAB 733 Advanced HebrewBAB 734 Hebrew ExegesisBAB 72 Introduction to GreekBAB 721 Greek as an Exegetical ToolBAB 722 Intermediate GreekBAB 723 Advanced GreekBAB 724 Greek ExegesisBAB 81 Hermeneutics

BAB 811 Studies in HermeneuticsBAB 82 English Bible ExegesisBAB 91 Bible ElectiveBAB 92 Bible ElectiveBAB 101 ElectiveBAB 111 Teaching Bible TeachersBAB 121 Practicum IBAB 122 Practicum I

MAB 64 General Epistles StudiesMAB 65 Prison Epistles Studies

MAB 70 New Testament Studies(Revelation)

MAB 71 Introduction to BiblicalLanguages

MAB 72 Introduction to HebrewMAB 721 Hebrew as an Exegetical ToolMAB 722 Intermediate HebrewMAB 723 Advanced HebrewMAB 724 Hebrew ExegesisMAB 73 Introduction to GreekMAB 731 Greek as An Exegetical ToolMAB 732 Intermediate GreekMAB 733 Advanced GreekMAB 734 Greek ExegesisMAB 81 Hermeneutics

MAB 811 Studies in HermeneuticsMAB 82 English Bible ExegesisMAB 91 Bible ElectiveMAB 92 Bible ElectiveMAB 101 ElectiveMAB 111 Teaching Bible TeachersMAB 121 Practicum IMAB 122 Practicum I

2. Theology

BAT 02 Introduction to TheologyBAT 021 Revelation and the BibleBAT 022 Confessional TheologyBAT 023 Patristic TheologyBAT 21 Doctrine of God (Theology

Proper)BAT 22 Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

(Pneumatology)BAT 31 Doctrine of Man

(Anthropology)BAT 32 Christian EthicsBAT 321 Pastoral EthicsBAT 322 Business EthicsBAT 323 Medical EthicsBAT 324 Ethical StudiesBAT 41 Doctrine of Christ

(Christology)BAT 411 Christology IIBAT 51 Doctrine of Salvation

(Soteriology)BAT 511 Studies in Doctrine of Salvation

BAT 610 Doctrine of Church

2. Theology

MAT 02 Introduction to TheologyMAT 021 Revelation and the BibleMAT 022 Confessional TheologyMAT 023 Patristic TheologyMAT 21 Doctrine of God (Theology

Proper)MAT 22 Doctrine of the Holy

Spirit(Pneumatology)MAT 31 Doctrine of Man

(Anthropology)MAT 32 Christian EthicsMAT 321 Pastoral EthicsMAT 322 Business EthicsMAT 323 Medical EthicsMAT 324 Ethical StudiesMAT 41 Doctrine of Christ

(Christology)MAT 411 Christology IIMAT 51 Doctrine of Salvation

(Soteriology)MAT 511 Studies in Doctrine of Salvation

MAT 610 Doctrine of Church


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(Ecclesiology)BAT 611 Church Government and OrderBAT 612 SacramentsBAT 613 Roman Catholic Church

TheologyBAT 614 Evangelical TheologyBAT 62 Reformation TheologyBAT 621 Westminster Confession of Faith,

Part 1BAT 622 Westminster Confession of Faith,

Part 2BAT 623 Covenant TheologyBAT 624 Revival and ReformationBAT 63 Multi-cultural ChurchBAT 64 Applied Theology for Racial

Healing in ChurchBAT 71 Doctrine of Church and

Kingdom

BAT 76 Doctrine of SpiritualityBAT 77 Theology of PrayerBAT 81 ApologeticsBAT 811 Apologetic TheoryBAT 812 Applied ApologeticsBAT 813 Applied Apologetics: Responding

to the Cults and World ReligionsBAT 814 Apologetics ElectiveBAT 815 Apologetics ElectiveBAT 816 Developing A Christian

WorldviewBAT 91 Specialized Theological StudyBAT 921 Specialized Theology ElectiveBAT 100 EschatologyBAT 101 Millennial PositionsBAT 111 Teaching TheologyBAT 121 Theology of MinistryBAT 1211 Practicum IBAT 1212 Practicum IIBAT 131 Theology Elective

(Ecclesiology)MAT 611 Church Government and OrderMAT 612 SacramentsMAT 613 Roman Catholic Church

TheologyMAT 614 Evangelical TheologyMAT 62 Reformation TheologyMAT 621 Westminster Confession of Faith,

Part 1MAT 622 Westminster Confession of Faith,

Part 2MAT 623 Covenant TheologyMAT 624 Revival and ReformationMAT 63 Multi-cultural ChurchMAT 64 Applied Theology for Racial

Healing in ChurchMAT 71 Doctrine of Church and

Kingdom

MAT 76 Doctrine of SpiritualityMAT 77 Theology of PrayerMAT 81 ApologeticsMAT 811 Apologetic TheoryMAT 812 Apologetics ElectiveMAT 813 Applied Apologetics: Responding

to the Cults and World ReligionsMAT 814 Apologetics ElectiveMAT 815 Apologetics ElectiveMAT 816 Developing A Christian

WorldviewMAT 91 Specialized Theological StudyMAT 921 Specialized Theology ElectiveMAT 100 EschatologyBAT 101 Millennial PositionsMAT 111 Teaching TheologyMAT 121 Theology of MinistryMAT 1211 Practicum IMAT 1212 Practicum IIMAT 131 Theology Elective


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3. Ministerial Studies and Humanities BAM 01 EvangelismBAM 011 Introduction to EvangelismBAM 012 History, Theology, Philosophy

and Ethics of EvangelismBAM 013 Evangelism AdministrationBAM 014 Character and Spiritual

Development of EvangelistBAM 015 Curriculum and Resources for

EvangelismBAM 016 Skill Training in Evangelism IBAM 017 Evangelism ElectiveBAM 110 Introduction to WorshipBAM 1110 Worship Ministry IBAM 1120 Worship Ministry IIBAM 1130 Worship Ministry IIIBAM 130 Preaching IBAM 131 Advanced Preaching

BAM 132 Preaching ElectiveBAM 133 Preaching ElectiveBAM 21 Communicating the GospelBAM 211 Mass Media in MinistryBAM 212 Communication ElectiveBAM 23 Communication and

InvestigationBAM 231 Communication ElectiveBAM 232 Advanced Communication

BAM 25 Course Development for theInternet

BAM 251 Setting Up an On-lineProgram

BAM 252 Setting Up a Web PageBAM 253 Writing an On-Line CourseBAM 254 Writing a Web Page CourseBAM 255 Internet Ministry ElectiveBAM 31 Introduction to CounselingBAM 311 Introduction to Christian

CounselingBAM 312 History, Theology,

Philosophy, and Ethics ofChristian Counseling

BAM 313 Counseling AdministrationBAM 314 Character and Spiritual

Development of theCounselor

BAM 315 Curriculum and resources forChristian counseling

BAM 316 Pregnancy CounselingBAM 317 Family CounselingBAM 318 Crisis CounselingBAM 319 Addiction Counseling

3. Ministerial Studies and Humanities MAM 01 EvangelismMAM 011 Introduction to EvangelismMAM 012 History, Theology, Philosophy

and Ethics of EvangelismMAM 013 Evangelism AdministrationMAM 014 Character and Spiritual

Development of EvangelistMAM 015 Curriculum and Resources for

EvangelismMAM 016 Skill Training in Evangelism IMAM 017 Evangelism ElectiveMAM 110 Introduction to WorshipMAM 1110 Worship Ministry IMAM 1120 Worship Ministry IIMAM 1130 Worship Ministry IIIMAM 130 PreachingMAM 131 Advanced Preaching

MAM 132 Preaching ElectiveMAM 133 Preaching ElectiveMAM 21 Communicating the GospelMAM 211 Mass Media in MinistryMAM 212 Communication ElectiveMAM 23 Communication and

InvestigationMAM 231 Communication ElectiveMAM 232 Advanced Communication

MAM 25 Course Development for theInternet

MAM 251 Setting Up an On-lineProgram

MAM 252 Setting Up a Web PageMAM 253 Writing an On-Line CourseMAM 254 Writing a Web Page CourseMAM 255 Internet Ministry ElectiveMAM 31 Introduction to CounselingMAM 311 Introduction to Christian

CounselingMAM 312 History, Theology,

Philosophy, and Ethics ofChristian Counseling

MAM 313 Counseling AdministrationMAM 314 Character and Spiritual

Development of theCounselor

MAM 315 Curriculum and resources forChristian counseling

MAM 316 Pregnancy CounselingMAM 317 Family CounselingMAM 318 Crisis CounselingMAM 319 Addiction Counseling


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BAM 3110 Pastoral CounselingBAM 3111 Christian Counseling ElectiveBAM31112 ElectiveBAM 32 Christian ChaplaincyBAM 321 Introduction to Christian

ChaplaincyBAM 322 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of ChristianChaplaincy

BAM 323 Chaplaincy AdministrationBAM 324 Character and Spiritual

Development of ChaplainBAM 325 Curriculum and Resources for

Christian ChaplainsBAM 326 Skill Training in Chaplaincy work

IBAM 327 Skill Training in Chaplaincy IIBAM 41 Church Group Ministry

AdministrationBAM 412 Community Group MinistriesBAM 413 Discipleship GroupsBAM 414 Family MinistriesBAM 415 Womens Ministries BAM 416 Mens Minist riesBAM 417 Singles Ministries BAM 418 College group MinistriesBAM 419 Professional Group

MinistriesBAM 420 Ministry to the ElderlyBAM 421 Ministry to Special Needs

GroupsBAM 422 Group Ministry ElectiveBAM 51 Children MinistriesBAM 61 Youth MinistryBAM 611 Introduction to Youth

MinistryBAM 612 History, Theology,

Philosophy, and Ethics of YouthMinistry

BAM 613 Youth Ministry Administration

BAM 614 Character and SpiritualDevelopment of Youth Ministers

BAM 615 Curriculum and Resources for Youth Ministry

BAM 616 Skill Training in Youth Ministry IBAM 617 Youth Ministry ElectiveBAM 81 Philosophy of Christian

EducationBAM 820 Pedagogy/AndragogyBAMA 821 Teaching to Change LivesBAM 83 Christian Education in the

MAM 3110 Pastoral CounselingMAM 3111 Christian Counseling Elect.MAM 3112 ElectiveMAM 32 Christian ChaplaincyMAM 321 Introduction to Christian

ChaplaincyMAM 322 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of ChristianChaplaincy

MAM 323 Chaplaincy AdministrationMAM 324 Character and Spiritual

Development of ChaplainMAM 325 Curriculum and Resources for

Christian ChaplainsMAM 326 Skill Training in Chaplaincy work

IMAM 327 Skill Training in Chaplaincy IIMAM 41 Church Group Ministry

AdministrationMAM 412 Community Group MinistriesMAM 413 Discipleship GroupsMAM 414 Family MinistriesMAM 415 Womens Ministries MAM 416 Mens MinistriesMAM 417 Singles Ministries MAM 418 College Group MinistriesMAM 419 Professional Group

MinistriesMAM 420 Ministry to the ElderlyMAM 421 Ministry to Special Needs

Groups.MAM 422 Group Ministry ElectiveMAM 51 Children MinistryMAM 61 Youth MinistryMAM 611 Introduction to Youth

MinistryMAM 612 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of YouthMinistry

MAM 613 Youth Ministry Administration

MAM 614 Character and SpiritualDevelopment of Youth Ministers

MAM 615 Curriculum and Resources for Youth Ministry

MAM 616 Skill Training in Youth Ministry IMAM 617 Youth Ministry ElectiveMAM 81 Philosophy of Christian

EducationMAM 820 Pedagogy/AndragogyMAM 821 Teaching to Change LivesMAM 83 Christian Education in the


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ChurchBAM 831 Introduction to Christian

Education in the ChurchBAM 832 History, Theology,

Philosophy, and Ethics ofChristian Education in the Church

BAM 833 Christian Education in the Church Administration

BAM 834 Character and SpiritualDevelopment of ChristianEducators

BAM 835 Curriculum and Resources forChristian Education in theChurch

BAM 836 Skill Training in ChristianEducation in the Church I

BAM 837 Christian Education ElectiveBAM 85 Ministerial Education

BAM 851 Introduction to MinisterialEducationBAM 852 History, Theology, Philosophy

and Ethics of MinisterialEducation

BAM 853 Ministerial Education Administration

BAM 854 Character and spiritualdevelopment of MinisterEducators and Students

BAM 855 Curriculum and resources forMinisterial Education

BAM 856 Skill Training in MinisterialEducation I

BAM 856 Ministerial Education ElectiveBAM 91 Church Office TrainingBAM 911 Church Elders TrainingBAM 912 Church Deacons Training BAM 913 Church Officer Training ElectiveBAM 101 The Diaconate in the WorldBAM 1012 Christian Social WorkBAM 10121 Introduction to Christian Social

WorkBAM 10122 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of Christian Social Work

BAM 10123 Social Work AdministrationBAM 10124 Character and Spiritual

Development of Social WorkerBAM 10125 Curriculum and Resources for

Christian Social WorkBAM 10126 Skill Training in Christian Social

Work IBAM 10127 Christian Social Work Elective

ChurchMAM 831 Introduction to Christian

Education in the ChurchMAM 832 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of Christian Educationin the Church

MAM 833 Christian Education in the Church Administration

MAM 834 Character and SpiritualDevelopment of ChristianEducators

MAM 835 Curriculum and Resources forChristian Education in theChurch

MAM 836 Skill Training in ChristianEducation in the Church I

MAM 837 Christian Education ElectiveMAM 85 Ministerial Education

MAM 851 Introduction to MinisterialEducationMAM 852 History, Theology, Philosophy

and Ethics of MinisterialEducation

MAM 853 Ministerial Education Administration

MAM 854 Character and spiritualdevelopment of MinisterEducators and Students

MAM 855 Curriculum and resources forMinisterial Education

MAM 856 Skill Training in MinisterialEducation I

MAM 857 Ministerial Education ElectiveMAM 91 Church Officer TrainingMAM 911 Church Elder TrainingMAM 912 Church Deacons Training MAM 913 Church Officer Training ElectiveMAM 101 The Diaconate in the WorldMAM 1012 Christian Social WorkMAM 10121 Introduction to Christian Social

WorkMAM 10122 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of Christian Social Work

MAM 10123 Social Work AdministrationMAM 10124 Character and Spiritual

Development of Social WorkerMAM 10125 Curriculum and Resources for

Christian Social WorkMAM 10126 Skill Training in Christian Social

Work IMAM 10127 Christian Social Work Elective


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BAM 111 Christian Leadership StudiesBAM 1111 Introduction to Christian

LeadershipBAM 1112 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of ChristianLeadership

BAM 1113 Christian Leaders AdministrationBAM 1114 Character and Spiritual

Development of Christian LeadersBAM 1115 Curriculum and Resources for

Christian LeadersBAM 1116 Skill Training in Christian

Leadership IBAM 1117 Leadership ElectiveBAM 121 Music MinistryBAM 1211 Music Ministry ElectiveBAM 131 Ministry and the ArtsBAM 1311 Ministries and the Arts

ElectiveBAM 141 Pastoral Studies (Level 1)BAM 1411 Introduction to Pastoral StudiesBAM 1412 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of Pastoral StudiesBAM 1413 Pastoral AdministrationBAM 1414 Character and Spiritual

Development of the PastorBAM 1415 Curriculum and Resources for

Pastoral StudiesBAM 1416 Skill Training in Pastoral StudiesBAM 142 Reflections on RealityBAM 151 Ministry Elective

MAM 111 Christian Leadership StudiesMAM 1111 Introduction to Christian

LeadershipMAM 1112 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of ChristianLeadership

MAM 1113 Christian Leaders AdministrationMAM 1114 Character and Spiritual

Development of Christian LeadersMAM 1115 Curriculum and Resources for

Christian LeadersMAM 1116 Skill Training in Christian

Leadership IMAM 1117 Leadership ElectiveMAM 121 Music MinistryMAM 1211 Music Ministry ElectiveMAM 131 Ministry and the ArtsMAM 1311 Ministries and the Arts

ElectiveMAM 141 Pastoral Studies (Level 1)MAM 1411 Introduction to Pastoral StudiesMAM 1412 History, Theology, Philosophy,

and Ethics of Pastoral StudiesMAM 1413 Pastoral AdministrationMAM 1414 Character and Spiritual

Development of the PastorMAM 1415 Curriculum and Resources for

Pastoral StudiesMAM 1416 Skill Training in Pastoral StudiesMAM 142 Reflections on RealityMAM 151 Ministry Elective

4. History and MissionsBAH 01 World History and CultureBAH 02 Bible HistoryBAH 11 Early and Medieval Church

HistoryBAH 112 Medieval Church HistoryBAH 21 16 th Century Church HistoryBAH 22 17 th Century Church HistoryBAH 41 18 th Century Church HistoryBAH 51 19 th Century Church History

BAH 61 20th

Century Church HistoryBAH 71 Modern Church History/Denomination history

BAH 72 The Roman Catholic Churchand Protestantism

BAH 73 Church Histories in Latin Am.BAH 74 Church History regional st.BAH 75 Church History ElectiveBAH 81 Church Order/Church Gov

4. History and Missions MAH 01 Bible HistoryMAH 02 World History and CultureMAH 11 Early and Medieval Church

HistoryMAH 112 Medieval Church HistoryMAH 21 16 th Century Church HistoryMAH 31 17 th Century Church HistoryMAH 41 18 th Century Church HistoryMAH 51 19 th Century Church History

MAH 61 20th

Century Church HistoryMAH 71 Modern Church History/Denomination History

MAH 72 The Roman Catholic Churchand Protestantism

MAH 73 Church History in Latin Am.MAH 74 Church History regional sts.BAH 75 Church History ElectiveMAH 81 Church Order/Church Gov


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BAH 90 Introduction to MissiologyBAH 91 History of Global MissionsBAH 911 History of Mission WorksBAH 912 Denominational Mission

HistoryBAH 913 Regional Mission HistoryBAH 914 Missionary BiographiesBAH 915 Ecumenical and Mission Conf.BAH 92 Administration of MissionsBAH 921 Church and MissionBAH 922 Missionary and MissionBAH 9221 Character and Spiritual

Development of the MissionaryBAH 9222 Missionary Cultural AdaptationBAH 9223 Mission Ministry AdministrationB AH 9224 Training for MissionsBAH 93 Mission WorkBAH 931 Domestic Missions

BAH 932 International MissionsBAH 933 Reaching Unreached PeoplesBAH 934 Translating the BibleBAH 935 Church PlantingBAH 935 Literature DistributionBAH 936 Community WorkBAH 936 Elective. Mission MinistriesBAH 94 Context and MissionsBAH 941 Cultural AnthropologyBAH 942 World ReligionsBAH 95 Curriculum and Resources for

MissionsBAH 96 Mission PracticumBAH 97 Missiology Elective

MAH 90 Introduction to MissiologyMAH 91 History of Global MissionsMAH 911 History of Mission WorksMAH 912 Denominational Mission

HistoryMAH 913 Regional Mission HistoryMAH 914 Missionary BiographiesMAH 915 Ecumenical and Mission Conf.MAH 92 Administration of MissionsMAH 921 Church and MissionMAH 922 Missionary and MissionMAH 9221 Character and Spiritual

Development of the MissionaryMAH 9222 Missionary Cultural AdaptationMAH 9223 Mission Ministry AdministrationMAH 9224 Training for MissionsMAH 93 Mission WorkMAH 931 Domestic Missions

MAH 932 International MissionsMAH 933 Reaching Unreached PeoplesMAH 934 Translating the BibleMAH 935 Church PlantingMAH 935 Literature DistributionMAH 936 Community WorkMAH 936 Elective. Mission MinistriesMAH 94 Context and MissionsMAH 941 Cultural AnthropologyMAH 942 World ReligionsMAH 95 Curriculum and Resources

for MissionsMAH 96 Mission PracticumMAH 97 Missiology Elective

5. HumanitiesBALA00 Write a thesisBALA 01 EnglishBALA 11 ComputersBALA 21 JournalismBALA 31 Studies in EducationBALA 41 International LanguagesBALA 421 BeginnersBALA 422 Intermediate LevelBALA 423 Advanced LevelBALA 424 Special StudiesBALA 425 ElectiveBALA 51 CommunicationBALA 61 DramaBALA 62 Studies in MusicBALA 71 Leadership StudiesBALA 81 PhilosophyBALA 91 PsychologyBALA 101 SociologyBALA 104 Political Science

5. HumanitiesMALA00 Master ThesisMALA 01 EnglishMALA 11 ComputersMALA 21 JournalismMALA 31 Studies in EducationMALA 41 International LanguagesMALA 421 BeginnersMALA 422 Intermediate LevelMALA 423 Advanced LevelMALA 424 Special StudiesMALA 425 ElectiveMALA 51 CommunicationMALA 61 DramaMALA 62 Studies in MusicMALA 71 Leadership StudiesMALA 81 PhilosophyMALA 91 PsychologyMALA 101 SociologyMALA 104 Political Science


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BALA 105 BusinessBALA 106 EconomicsBALA 107 Other HumanitiesBALA 108 Distance Education StudiesBALA 1081 Philosophy of Distance

EducationBALA 1082 How to Write a MINTS CourseBALA 1083 How to Establish a MINTS

CenterBALA 1084 How to Teach a MINTS courseBALA 1085 How to Academically

Administrate a MINTSCenter

BALA 1086 Distance Education ElectiveBALA 111 Humanities Elective

MALA 105 BusinessMALA 106 EconomicsMALA 107 Other HumanitiesMALA 108 Distance Education StudiesMALA 1081 Philosophy of Distance

EducationMALA 1082 How to Write a MINTS CourseMALA 1083 How to Establish a MINTS

CenterMALA 1084 How to Teach a MINTS courseMALA 1085 How to Academically

Administrate a MINTSCenter

MALA 1086 Distance Education ElectiveMALA 111 Humanities Elective

Note: Specialties in the areas of Ministerial Studies, Missions, and Liberal Arts can develop

courses according to the following paradigm:1. Introduction to course

2. History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of course

3. Administration and course

4. Character and Spiritual Development

5. Curriculum and Resources

6. Skill Training I

7. Skill Training II

8. Skill Training III

9. Skill Training IV

10. Skill Training V

MINTS may create a major by identifying 20 courses:

1. 10 courses in the area of special studies

2. 5 interdisciplinary courses

3. 5 basic courses in Bible, Theology, Ministerial Studies, and History and

Missions

C. Master Level Programs

1. The Master of Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.)

Students seeking the M.A.T.S. degree must fulfill 60 academic hours by completing

the following:

a. Bible 6 courses (18 hours)


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2. The Master of Christian Education Program (M.C.E.)

Students seeking the M.C.E. degree must fulfill 60 academic hours by completing

the following:





e. Christian Education 10 courses (30 hours)f. Electives 2 courses (4 hours)

3. The Master of Divinity program (M.Div.)

Students seeking the M.Div. degree must fulfill 105 academic hours by completing

the following:




d. History 4 courses (12 hours)

e. Humanities 2 courses (6 hours)

f. Electives 5 courses (15 hours)

Core courses will take up 90 hours. 15 hours will be electives.

a. Core Courses

(1) Bible (12)

(a) English Bible Exegesis

(b) Old Testament Introduction

(c) Old Testament Survey

(d) Old Testament Book Study

(e) New Testament Introduction

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(h) Hermeneutics

(i) Introduction to Hebrew

(j) Introduction to Greek

(k) Hebrew Exegesis

(l) Greek Exegesis(2) Theology (6)

(a) God

(b) Man and Salvation

(c) Christology

(d) Ecclesiology and Eschatology

(e) Bibliology

(f) Apologetics

(3) Ministerial Studies (6)(a) Worship

(b) Evangelism

(c) Preaching I

(d) Ministry I

(e) Ministry II

(f) Ethics

(4) History and Missions (4)

(a) Early Church History

(b) Medieval Church History and Reformation

(c) Modern Church History

(d) Introduction to Missiology

(5) Humanities (2)

(a) Philosophy of Christian Education

(b) An Introduction to Counseling

(6) Electives (5)

(a) Sociology (recommended)

(b) Preaching II (recommended)

(c) Student choice

(d) Student choice

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Note: Specialties in the areas of Ministerial Studies, Missions, and Liberal Arts can develop

courses according to the following paradigm:

1. Introduction to course2. History, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics of course

3. Administration and course

4. Character and Spiritual Development

5. Curriculum and Resources

6. Skill Training I

7. Skill Training II

8. Skill Training III

9. Skill Training IV10. Skill Training V

MINTS may create a major by identifying 20 courses:

4. 10 courses in the area of special studies

5. 5 interdisciplinary courses

6. 5 basic courses in Bible, Theology, Ministerial Studies, and History and

Missions

D. Doctoral Level Programs

1. Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)

The D.Min. program is only available for those who are teaching, or will teach, in

MINTS

a. Purpose

The D.Min. is orientated to students writing theological curriculum that will

be functional in international theological education.

b. Prerequisites

(1) A Master of Theological Studies (M.A.T.S.) or its equivalent 60

academic hour master degree (Students with a non-theological

degree need at least 45 academic hours of master level theological

courses)

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(3) Willing to have ones course materials be posted on MINTS web

site and be used for a MINTS course

(4) Recommended by an ecclesiastical body as a church member in full

communion

(5) Approved by the MINTS Academic Dean.(6) Able to demonstrate that studies can be completed in 5 years.

c. Program Goals

(1) Provide mentorship for theological curriculum developers by

D.Min. and Ph.D. credentialed professors of education and

theology

(2) Produce theological curriculum materials in different languages.

(3) Prepare the graduates to be doctoral program mentors in their

language and field of work.(4) Develop teams of doctoral mentors to develop contextualized

courses for regional study centers.

d. Course Requirements

(1) The completion of 5 modules of study.

(a) Each module of study is supervised by a D.Min. or Ph.D.

professor, approved by the Doctoral Program Coordinator

and final reading committee.

(b) The course will be no less than 100 pages (8 by 11, 12

font, 1.5 spacing) and no more than 150 pages, not

including the appendix.

(b) At least 5,000 pages of bibliography will be read and

annotated for each module entry (a total of 25,000

annotated bibliographies)

(2) Language and investigation techniques

(a) Courses can be taken in the language of the students

choice if MINTS is able to locate such language teachers

(b) The MINTS guidelines as stated in How to Write a

Theological Course will be followed

(c) The guidelines of the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research

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e. Oversight

(1) The Doctoral Program Coordinator (DPC) and MINTS Academic

Dean will assign the student to a mentor

(2) The mentor will oversee the students development of each course.

(3) Each cou rse will have a title page, index, preface, studentsinstruction, 8 lessons, proper footnoting, questions at end of each

lesson, 5,000 page annotated bibliography, teachers manual with

answers to questions and instructions for the distance education

teachers.

(4) The mentor will send corrected course to the DPC for approval.

(5) After the Doctoral Program Coordinators approval of the 5 th

course, the courses are given by the DPC to a reading committee

for final approval. The reading committee has five weeks tocomplete its readings and give final approval.

(6) The DPC presents the students work to MINTS board for

graduation.

(7) Graduation of D.Min.student can take place in students country or

in Miami.

f. Finances

(1) D.Min. students are volunteer teachers in the MINTS distance

education system.

(2) MINTS will be granted the rights to post and use the course

materials developed by the D.Min. student.

f. Duration

The program should not take more than 5 years. In order to continue after

5 years, an extension can be applied for from the Academic Dean.

g. Mentors

Students will be assigned a course mentor by the MINTS Academic Dean

from the following list:Dr. Benjamin Hegeman, Ph.D. (Dutch, English, French)Dr. Johan Hegeman, Ph.D. (Dutch, English)Dr. Cornelius Hegeman, Ph.D. in Christian Thought, D.Min. (Dutch,English, Spanish)Dr. Ken Hinkson, D.Min. (English)Dr. Bruce McDowell (English, Spanish)Dr. Jaime Morales, D.Min, Ph.D., (Spanish)


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Dr. David Moran, D.Min. (English, Spanish)Dr. Norberto Quezada, D.Min., Ph.D (Spanish)Dr. Ismael Quintero, D.Min., Ph.D (Spanish)Dr. Richard Ramsay, D.Min. (English, Spanish)Dr. Larry Ruddell, D.Ed. (English, oversee Turkish)Dr. David Sills, Ph.D. (English, Spanish)Dr. Roger Smalling, D.Min. (English, Spanish)Dr. Michael SaundersDr. Turgay Ucal, Ph.D (Turkish)Dr. Julian Zugg, D.Min. (English)

h. Recognition

The D.Min. is a religious degree offered in the State of Florida. According

to current Florida law educational institutions that grant religious degrees

need to abide by the Fair Consumers Practices guidelines given by the State

(Florida Statutes, 1005.04). Institutions need to notify and register with the

Commission for Independent Education of the State of Florida (Chapter

1005, Florida Statutes). The MINTS doctoral program is not accredited. It

is a fraternity of Christian doctoral level distance education theological

course writers and teachers meeting MINTS educational standards.

MINTS participates with the Association Committee of the Confraternidad

Latinoamericana de Iglesias Reformadas (A-CLIR).

i. Enrollment

(1) Contact the Academic Dean of MINTS at [email protected].

(2) Download necessary forms at www.mints.edu .

(3) Provide three reference letters (pastor, educational and friendship.)

(4) Provide copies of grade transcripts for Bachelor and Master

degrees.

(5) Provide national identification and picture.

2. The Doctor of Philosophy in Theological Studies (Ph.D.) This program is only available to teachers who are teaching, or will teach, in

MINTS.

a. Purpose

The Ph.D. in Theological Studies is oriented to the mastery of theological

knowledge through research and writing with the goal of developing
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curriculum to make a significant impact in international theological

education.

b. Prerequisites

(1) A Master of Divinity degree (minimum 90 credits) or its equivalent

(2) A working knowledge of the Biblical languages, English, and oneother language.

(3) Active in theological training at the graduate and/or post-graduate

level.

(4) Willing tohave ones research results posted on the MINTS

website.

(5) Recommended by an ecclesiastical body.

(6) Approved by the MINTS Academic Dean and Ph.D. program

director.(7) Able to demonstrate that studies can be completed in 5 years.

c. Program Goals

(1) Provide mentorship for theological research by Ph.D.-credentialed

theology professors.

(2) Produce curriculum materials in the language of target field of

study.

(3) Implement Ph.D. studies in international theological distance

education programs.

(4) Establish the potential of setting up the full range of theological

study programs in national and international centers, including a

Certificate of Theological Studies as well as the Associate Bachelor,

Bachelor, Masters, and Ph.D. in Theological Studies.

d. Principal Course Requirements

(1) The completion of 8 modules of study.

(a) Each module of study will be supervised by a Ph.D.

professor

(b) At least 5,000 pages of bibliography will be read and

annotated per module

(c) Each module will require a module contract signed by the

student, the supervising professor, and the programs

Academic Dean and filed in the MINTS office

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(a) Students will be assigned a course mentor by the MINTS

Ph.D. Program Director

(b) The curriculum development undertaken by students will

be approved by the Ph.D. Program Director

(c) MINTS will assign two Ph.D. readers (a primary readerand a secondary reader) who will review the materials

(d) Courses may be taken in the languageof the students

choice if Ph.D. readers can be identified to read the

students research and writings

(e) The MINTS guidelines as stated in How to Write a

Theological Course will be followed

(f) The guidelines of the MLA Handbook for writers of Research

Papersor other MINTS approved guides will be used.(g) The five courses written at the D.Min. level can be used as

the first five modules of the Ph.D program.

(3) Two modules will be taken in the area of study specialty

(a) The students area of theological study interest will be

identified in conjunction with the MINTS Ph.D. Program

Director

(b) Two courses in the area of theological study interest will

be developed under the supervision of Ph.D. mentors

(c) The special interest courses will demonstrate a thorough

application of Biblical exegesis, historical theology,

systematic theology, ministerial application, and the proper

use of the liberal arts

(4) The Ph.D. Dissertation

(a) The doctoral student will be assigned a Ph.D. dissertation-

supervisory professor by the Ph.D. Program Director

(b) The student and supervisory professor will present a thesis

proposal to the Ph.D. Program Director for approval

(c) The dissertation will include 50,000 pages of annotated

bibliography that is generally accessible to the reader

(d) The dissertation will be written in standard form (Chicago,

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(e) The dissertation may be written in a language other than

English if the supervisory professor and reading

committee are able to do research in the designated

language

(f) The dissertation will be no less than 200 pages (8 by 11,12 font, 1.5. spacing) and no more than 500 pages

(g) Dissertation correspondence may be via the Internet

(h) The dissertation will be presented and defended orally in a

previously agreed upon on-site location

(i) One copy will be provided to each of the MINTS Ph.D.

professors, staff, board members, and two for the library

(j) Arrangements for publication of the dissertation will be

approved by MINTS prior to the students graduation. e. Finances

The MINTS Ph.D. in Theological Studies is a fraternity of volunteer

professors who seek to promote Christian education and the training of

professors at its highest levels in international settings. MINTS will oversee

the development of the courses and asks the student for the right to use

and post the students theolo gical writings on the Internet.

f. Program Duration

Doctoral students will have five years to complete the writing of the 5

curriculum development courses, two years to complete the two special

courses, and one year to complete the dissertation.

Students who have been accepted into the Ph.D. in Theological Studies

program will be guaranteed to finish the program if courses are

satisfactorily completed in the allotted 5 years. Yearly program extensions

may be granted for up to 5 more years.

g. Readers, Mentors, and Directors

There are three levels of involvement by Ph.D. professors. At the basic

level, MINTS Ph.D. adjunct professors will be readers and respond to

student writings. Second, Ph.D. professors will mentor students in specific

courses or the dissertation. Third, there will be a Ph.D. Director for the

Ph.D. in Theological Studies program. The Ph.D. Program Director is

responsible for appointing regional as well as language group directors;

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h. Recognition for the Doctor of Philosophy Program

The Ph.D. in Theological Studies is a religious degree offered in the State of

Florida. According to current Florida law, educational institutions that

grant religious degrees must abide by the Fair Consumers Practices

guidelines provided by the State (Florida Statutes, 1005.04) and institutionsmust notify the Commission on Independent Education of the State of

Florida (Chapter 1005, Florida Statutes). MINTS is not accredited by

secular entities or other CHEA bodies.

i. Enrollment

(1) Contact Dr. Cornelius Hegeman ([email protected]) or President

Hauenstein at ([email protected]) to apply for admission to the

Ph.D. in Theological Studies

(2) An original copy of the master degree transcript as well asphotocopies of graduate and post-graduate transcripts must be sent

to the MINTS office.

(3) The Academic Dean will arrange for an Internet or on-site meeting

in order to plan the course of study for the five years

I X . F A C U L T Y A N D S T A F F

StaffPresident Dr. Greg Hauenstein

Vice-President of Academic Affairs Dr. Cornelius Hegeman

English International Coordinator Dr. Julian Zugg

Miami Coordinator Rev. Jared Reed (PhD Candidate)

Africa Coordinator Rev. Jeff Borden (PhD Candidate)

Malawi Coordinator Rev. Rick Armstrong

Chinese Curriculum Developer Ms Virginia Yip

Turkey Coordinator Dr. Larry RuddellCentral America Coordinator Rev. Eric Pennings

Far East English Program Coordinator Rev. Allen Vander Pol

Brazil Coordinator Rev. Larry Buckman

Moodle Online Program Coordinator Dr. Jaime Morales

China Coordinator Dr. Biao Chen
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Emeritus Dr. Kent Hinkson

Finances Craig Young, Business Manager

Pam Hathaway, CPA. And Mary

Sweeney, CPA

FacultyProfessors

Dr. Rickey Armstrong, D.D., Miami International Seminary; D. Min. candidate, Reformed

Theological Seminary; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; B.A.,

Ouachita Baptist University

Rev. Julio Benitez, M.A.T.S., Miami International Seminary

Rev. Jeff Borden, PhD Candidate, Univ. Of Pretoria, ThM, Univ of Stellenbosch, M.Div,

Columbia Seminary.

Rev. Brgido Cabrera, M.A.T.S., Miami International Seminary; BATS, FLET.

Rev. Richard Crane, M.Div.

Rev. Matthew Dubocq, M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Seminary

Rev. Eliezer Gonzalez, M.A. Theological Studies, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary;

B.A., Trinity Evangelical Seminary of New York.

Dr. Greg Hauenstein, Ph.D. Studies, Miami International Seminary; D.D. MINTS, M.Div.,

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Emmanuel School of Religion; B.A., Florida

Bible College

Dr. Cornelius (Neal) Hegeman, Ph.D. in Christian Thought, AUBS; D.Min. MINTS; D.Min.

Missiology, Westminster Theological Seminary; Th.D. (hon.), National Evangelical

University, Dom. Rep.; M.Div., Calvin Theological Seminary; B.R.E., Reformed

Bible College; B.A., Wilfrid Laurel University

Dr. Ken Hinkson, D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., Westminster

Theological Seminary; B.S.E. Education and Social Studies, State University of

Kansas

Rev. Bill Huston, M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; B.A., Biola University

Dr. Jaime Morales, D.Min., Ph.D in Theological Studies, Miami International Seminary

Dr. Dave Moran, D.Min., Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical

Divinity School; B.A., Belhaven College


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Rev. Javier Muoz, M.A.T.S., Miami International Seminary

Rev. Eric Pennings, M.Div., Calvin Theological Seminary; B.R.E., Reformed Bible College

Dr. Ismael Quintero, D.Min., Miami International Seminary; Ph.D inTheological Studies.,

Miami International Seminary

Dr. Richard B. Ramsay, D.Min. Urban Missions, Westminster Theological Seminary; Th.M. Apologetics, Covenant Theological Seminary; M.Div., Westminster Theological

Seminary; B.A., University of Kansas

Rev. Jared Reed, Ph.D. candidate, Westminster Theological Seminary; Th.M., Princeton

Theological Seminary; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; B.S., Miami

Christian College

Dr. Lawrence S. Ruddell, Ed.D., University of Houston; M.Div., Westminster Theological

Seminary; M.A., Ohio State University; B.A., Davidson College

Rev. Allen Vander Pol, M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary.

Lecturers

Dr. Mariano Avila, Ph.D. Hermeneutics, Westminster Theological Seminary; Ph.D.

candidate Social Sciences, Universidad Autnoma Metropolitana, Mexico; Th.M.,

Calvin Theological Seminary; M.A. History, Temple University

Rev. Craig Branson, M.Div., Reformed Theological Seminary; B.A., Belhaven College

Rev. Larry Buckman, M.A., Columbia College; B.S., Philadelphia Biblical University

Patrick Carrington, D.Min. candidate, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; M.A.

Counseling Psychology; B.S. Psychology, Miami Christian College

Rev. Worth Carson, D.Min candidate, Covenant Theological Seminary; M.Div., Princeton

Theological Seminary; B.A., Gardner-Webb University

Rev. Mike Khandjian, D.D., Miami International Seminary; M.Div., Reformed Theological

Seminary; B.A., Belhaven College

Rev. Ken MacHarg, M.Div., Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; B.A., Maryville

College

Rev. Mark Mailloux, M.Div., Facult Libre de Thologie Rform d Aix -en-Provence,

University of Paris (Sorbonne); Gordon College; School of Foreign Service,

Georgetown University

Dr. David Sills, Ph.D. Intercultural Studies, Reformed Theological Seminary; D.Miss.,

Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Seminary; B.A.,

Belhaven College


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Dr. Roger Smalling, D.Min., Miami International Seminary; M.A.T.S., Miami International

Seminary; M.A., Baptist Christian University; B.A., Baptist Christian University;

B.A. Hispanic Studies, University of Northern Colorado; A.A., Compton College

Rev. John Stevenson, D.Min. candidate, Reformed Theological Seminary; M.Div., Knox

Theological Seminary; B.A., Florida Bible CollegeRev. Turgay Ucal, M.A., Chesapeake Theological Seminary, Ph.D. in Theological Studies,

MINTS.

Visiting Professors and Lecturers, Consultants, Adjuncts, Trainers, and Speakers

Dr. No Acosta

David L. Burke

Rev. Steven De Vries

Jennifer del PinoDr. Chuck Dickson

Fernando Fernandez

Rev. Richard Gainer

Rev. Bill Green

Rev. Ernie Langedoen

Rev. Stan Line

Dr. John Medendorp

Dr. Bruce McDowell

Dr. Bob Penhearow

Dr. Walford Thompson

Rev. Richard Tyson

Rev. Martin Windle

Rev. Bill Yarborough

Board of DirectorsMr. A.J. Ager (Chairman)

Mr. Roy Berube

Rev. Brgido Cabrera

Mr. Dan Delange

Mrs. Sandy Goode


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Rev. Bill Huston

Mr. Jim W. Kern

Dr. Bill Richards

Dr. Walford Thompson

Mr. George Lawrence

Board of Reference

Dr. Richard Pratt

Dr. Steve Brown

Dr. Michael Khandjian

Charles Morgan, Esq.

James A. Kern

X . A C A D E M I C A N D E D U C A T I O N A LA D M I N I S T R A T I V E S T R U C T U R E

A. Academic Program Directors

1. Bachelor Studies: Dr.. Greg Hauenstein

2. Masters Studies: Dr. Neal Hegeman

3. Doctor of Ministry: Dr. Neal Hegeman4. Doctor of Philosophy: Dr Neal Hegeman

B. Educational Department Coordinators

1. Biblical Studies Dr. Julian Zugg

2. Systematic Theology Rev. Allen Vander Pol

3. Ministerial Studies

4. History and Missions Dr. Cornelius Hegeman

5. Humanities Dr. Greg Hauenstein

C. Language Programs Coordinators

1. English Dr .Julian Zugg

2. Spanish Dr. Cornelius Hegeman

3. Portuguese Larry Buckman

4. Turkish Dr. Turgay Ucal

D. Academic and Associate Academic Deans

1. Academic Dean Dr. Cornelius Hegeman


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2. Associate ADs in Colombia Dr. Ismael Quintero

Rev. Javier Muoz

Rev. Julio Bentez DMin

Rev. Leonel and Belgica Ortiz

Rev. Javier Gil3. Associate AD for Central America Rev. Eric Pennings DMin, PhD cand.

Rev. Jos J. Ramrez (DMin cand.)

4. Associate AD for Turkey Dr. Larry Ruddell

5. Associate AD for Miami Rev .Jared Reed PhD Cand.

6. Associate AD for English Caribbean Dr. Julian Zugg

7. Associate AD for English Africa Rev. Jeff Borden, PhD Cand.

8. Associate AD for English International Dr. Julian Zugg

9. Associate AD for Spanish Online Dr. Jaime Morales10. Associate AD for Venezuela Rev. Leoner Espejo (doct. cand.)

11. Associate AD for La Paz, Bolivia Rev. Edgar Flores (doct. cand.)

12. Associate AD for Cochabamba, Bolivia Rev. Nicolas Vaca (doct. cand.)

13. Associate ADs in Dominican Republic Dr. Felix Caraballo,

Rafael Jimnez (doct. cand.)

Juan Fernando Perez (doct. cand.)

14. Associate AD Eastern Europe Dr. Julian Zugg

15. Associate AD for Malawi Dr. Rickey Armstrong

16. Associate AD in California Benjamin Ortega

17. Associate AD in California Rev. Eddy Aleman (doct. cand.)

18. Associate AD for Reformed Church

in America Rev. Brgido Cabrera (doct. cand.)

19. Associate AD in Quito, Ecuador Carlos Luis Moreno

20. Associate AD in Cuidad Juarez Rev. Juan Gonzalez Ferrer (doct. cand.)

21. Associate ADs in Mexico Rev. Fransisco Limon (doct. cand.)

Rev. Juan G. Ferrer (doct. cand.)

Rev. Ernesto Ucan (doct. cand.)

Rev. Amos Cauich (doct. cand.)

Rev. Ricardo Tun (doct. cand.)

Rev. Moiss Osorio Castillo (doct. cand.)

Rev. Huascar de la Cruz (doct. cand.)

Rev. Alfredo Narvaez (doct. cand.)


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Rev. Rodolfo Pineda (doct. cand.)

Rev. David Gutierrez (doct. cand.)

22. Associate AD in St. Vincent Paul Duncan (doct. cand.)

23. Associate AD in Grenada John Lewis

24. Associate ADs in Cuba Dr. Norberto Quezada, Rev. JulioSantana

25. Associate ADs in Peru Rev. Jos Apon (doct. cand.)

Rev. Samuel Reatigue (doct. cand.)

26. Associate AD for Brazil Dr. Ismael Quintero, Larry Buckman


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