Tentative Schedule for 2011 – 2012. Subject to change until term
begins.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Counsel
PURPOSE:
The B.A. program is designed for those persons who wish to pursue
theological education at an undergraduate level. Those
entering this program should consult with their denominational judicatories
to see if it qualifies them for ordained ministry.
Course numbering: eg ENGL1106
ENGL = English Department
1 = Year of Studies, 1-4
(100-400) undergraduate; 5-7 graduate; 8 postgraduate
1 = course number in department, 1-9
0 = term:
i.e. 0 = full year; 1 = 1st term; 2 = 2nd term
6 = credit hours: full year, 6; single term,
3
ENGL = English; COMP = Computers; PCAC = Pastoral Care and Counsel, BIBL = Biblical Studies,
PRAC = Practical Theology,
IDST = Interdisciplinary Studies, THEO = Theology
Key to the following: 4 letter course designate, course #, course title,
# of credit hrs
Year 1) Certificate in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Counsel
ENGL1106 Review of English Skills, K-U 6 1.0
COMP1106 Introductory Computer and Research Skills 6 1.0
PCAC1113 Introduction to Pastoral Care and Counseling 1, Group 3 0.5
PCAC1223 Basic Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling 3 0.5
BIBL1113 Old and New Testament Introductory Survey 3 0.5
PRAC1223 The Power of Prayer 3 0.5
PRAC1106 Practicum Assignment (includes monthly group work) 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 1st Year/Certificate Program 30
credit hours/5.0 full credits at 6.0 credit hours per credit 30/5
Year 2) Diploma in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Counsel
ENGL2106 English Composition for Public Presentation 6 1.0
COMP2106 Use of Biblical Programs for Research 6 1.0
BIBL2113 New Testament – Introduction to the Gospels 3
0.5
BIBL2223 Old Testament – the Pentateuch 3 0.5
PCAC2123 Intro. to Pastoral Care and Counseling 2, Individual skills 3 0.5
PRAC2103 Praise and Worship, Covenanting with God and Man 3 0.5
PRAC2106 Practicum Assignment (includes monthly group work) 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 2nd Year/Diploma Program 30
5.0 60/10
Year 3) Associate Degree in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Counsel
PCAC3113 Intro to Family Therapy 3 0.5
PCAC3223 Ethics 3 0.5
BIBL3223 New Testament – The Pastoral Letters of Paul 3
0.5
BIBL3223 Old Testament – the Pentateuch 3 0.5
BIBL3106 Hermeneutics, Interpreting the Bible, Intro. Greek & Hebrew 6 1.0
PRAC3106 Angels, Demons and Cults 3 0.5
PRAC3223 Evangelism 3 0.5
PRAC3106 Practicum Assignment (includes monthly group work) 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 3rd Associate Degree Program 30
5.0 90/15
Year 4) Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Counsel
PCAC4113 Loss and Grief Counseling 3 0.5
PCAC4223 Counseling with Youth 3 0.5
BIBL4113 Old and New Testament - Integration Theology 3 0.5
IDST4113 Church and Office Administration Skills 3 0.5
PRAC4106 Senior Homiletics, includes mandatory Chapel presentation
6 1.0
PRAC4213 Ministry to Youth & Small Groups 3 0.5
IDST4223 Senior Seminar, Practical Development and Statement of Faith
3 0.5
PRAC4106 Practicum, Supervised Field Education 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 4th Year Program and Bachelor of Arts 30 5.0 120/20
MASTER OF ARTS
in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Counsel
This degree requires previous course work in a Biblical degree program.
1st Year – Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical
Counsel
ENGL5106 English Skills, K-U, Computer & Composition Level 1 6
1.0
PCAC5106 Introduction to Christian Counseling (Collins) 6 1.0
PCAC5213 Basic Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling 3 0.5
PCAC5323 Psychology of Counseling 3 0.5
PRAC5113 Understanding and Working with Addictions 3 0.5
PRAC5223 Crisis and Conflict Management 3 0.5
PRAC5206 Practicum, Student Counselor and Teaching Assistant 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 1st Year MA Program 30 5.0 30/5
2nd Year – Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical
Counsel
ENGL6103 Advanced English, Computer & Composition 3
0.5
BIBL6106 Hermeneutics: Introduction to Greek and Hebrew 6 1.0
THEO6113 An Introduction to Christian Ethics 3 0.5
BIBL6113 The Life and Counsel of Jesus 3 0.5
BIBL7533 Life and Work of Paul 3 0.5
PCAC6113 Introduction to Psychometric Testing 3 0.5
PCAC6223 Marriage, Family & Youth Counseling 3 0.5
PRAC6206 Practicum, Student Counselor and Teaching Assistant 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 2nd/Completion MA Program 33 5.0 60/10
3rd Year toward Master of Divinity
BIBL7113 Old and New Testament – Review and Integration 3 0.5
THEO7223 Systematic Theology 3 0.5
CHUR7113 Church History and Martyrdom - Survey to the Reformation 3 0.5
CHUR7223 Church History and Martyrdom - Survey Since the Reformation 3 0.5
PRAC7113 Homiletics - Principles and Practice 3 0.5
PRAC7223 Missions of the Church 3 0.5
PRAC7306 Senior Integration Seminar – Statement of Faith, Assessment 6 1.0
PRAC7406 Supervised Field Education, conclusive year 6 1.0
Required for Completion of 3rd /Completion Year MDiv Program 30 5.0 90/15
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of capability to work in the English
language.
GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The Grade Point Average is the weighted sum of the grade points earned divided by the number of courses
attempted. Courses with a notation of “W” are not included in the GPA. The sessional grade point average (SGPA)
refers to a particular session; the program grade point average is calculated on courses offered towards a degree program
and is used to determine a student’s eligibility to graduate, it does not appear onthe official transcript; the cumulative
grade pint average (CGPA) is calculated on all courses taken, and does appear on the official transcript. Only the most recent
grade in repeated courses will be included in any GPA.
EXAMINATIONS AND FINAL GRADES
The year is divided into two terms and examinations are held during and at the end of each term. Some courses
may substitute the final examination with a term paper or some other means of determining competence in the course. Alternative
means of examination are at the discretion of each faculty member. Final grades are normally based on class exercises, including
quizzes, and participation, term papers, completion of required readings and examinations or some combination of these and
the grades are given according to the following scale:
GRADING SYSTEM: 60% Required to pass
Percent Grade Grade Pt. Value Grade Definition
94-100 A+ 4.00 Excellent
87-93 A 4.00
80-86 A- 3.67
77-79 B+ 3.33 Good
73-76 B 3.00
70-72 B- 2.67
67-69 C+ 2.33 Average
63-66 C 2.00
60-62 C- 1.67 Pass
0-59 F 0.0 Failure
Successful completion of ENGL 1106 and ENGL 2106 are required for graduation, regardless of the cumulative average,
in order to meet board standards. The student must be able to display suitable comprehension skills. Remedial materials will
need to be completed in order to earn degree status.
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL PROBATION:
All students who obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 1.67 and less than 2.00, and who are not
already on probation, will be placed on academic probation, but are eligible to reregister.
DISMISSAL:
1. Students placed on probation who, in their succeeding academic year, obtain a Grade Point Average
of less than 2.00 will be placed on dismissal.
2. Students who, in any academic year, obtain a Grade Point Average less than 1.67 will be placed on dismissal
for at least 1 year.
3. Students placed on probation or dismissal will be advised in writing of their status, of appeal dates,
and/or procedures.
RE-ADMISSION FOLLOWING ACADEMIC DISMISSAL:
At the end of this period of academic dismissal, students may apply for re-admission and, if accepted,
will be on probation. Only a student’s current academic standing appears on the official record:
Eligible to Register; May Register on Probation; Not Eligible to Register; or Graduated.
ADMISSION ON PROBATION
The Admissions Committee may recommend students with academic deficiencies (e.g., a Cumulative GPA of lower
than a 2.00) for admission to Probation as Independent Students at FOLSOM. These students are expected to remove all deficiencies
and raise their GPA to a 2.00 normally within a year from the time of admission to the College. After deficiencies have been
removed, such students may apply for admission to the MA or MDiv program and seek permission to have the credits earned at
FOLSOM while on Probation applied to their degree program.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of capability to work in the English
language.