Rosemead School of Psychology
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Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
Prepares students for careers in applied areas of clinical psychology, typically full-time positions as psychological practitioners.
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Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology (PhD)
Provides preparation for those interested in combining clinical work with other psychological competencies, such as research and teaching.
- Both degrees are 5-year programs (4 years classes/practicum; 1 year internship)
- Full-time schedule
Talbot School of Theology
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Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Provides preparation for a variety of professional ministries including pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, women's ministries, college and seminary teaching and other leadership roles. (Students anticipating a graduate or undergraduate teaching career will need to pursue advanced studies beyond the Master of Divinity program.)
- Pastoral & General Ministries
- Christian Ed
- Pastoral Care & Counseling
- Evangelism & Discipleship
- Missions & Cross-Cultural Ministries
- Spiritual Formation
- 4-year program
- Full-time schedule
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Master of Arts (MA) — Bible Exposition
Designed for Christian leaders who do not require an MDiv or other professional degree, such as church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, counselors, occupations in other cultures, and lay leaders in the local church.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Old Testament
Designed for Christian leaders who do not require an MDiv or other professional degree, such as church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, counselors, occupations in other cultures, and lay leaders in the local church.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — New Testament
Designed for Christian leaders who do not require an MDiv or other professional degree, such as church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, counselors, occupations in other cultures, and lay leaders in the local church.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Theology
Designed for Christian leaders who do not require an MDiv or other professional degree, such as church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, counselors, occupations in other cultures, and lay leaders in the local church.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Biblical/Theological Studies
Designed for Christian leaders who do not require an MDiv or other professional degree, such as church administrators, parachurch organization leadership, counselors, occupations in other cultures, and lay leaders in the local church.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Philosophy of Religion & Ethics
Designed to help the student become an apologist and develop the skills involved in doing apologetics with special focus on philosophy and social ethics. Develops the ability to do apologetics in various ministry programs such as parachurch and local church evangelism, as well as preparing the student for further graduate work in philosophy, ethics, religious studies, law, political science and theology.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Spiritual Formation
This academic emphasis program is designed to equip men and women for the ministry of discipleship and spiritual formation in general, in the local church, and for further academic training in spiritual formation.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Christian Education
Designed to develop and equip experienced church and parachurch servant-leaders to serve God's kingdom through biblically-based educational ministries. Vocations for which the degree prepares students include:
- Minister/Director of Christian Education
- Minister of Youth
- Parachurch Children & Youth Ministries Staff
- Pastor/Director of Children's Ministries
- Pastor of Adult/Family Ministries
- Pastor/Director of Single Adult Ministries
- Church Business Administrator
- Counseling and Family Ministries
- Christian Camp Administration
- Students choose one specialization: children's ministry, youth ministry, general Christian education, family and adult ministry, and cross-cultural education ministry
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Christian Ministry and Leadership
Designed as a professional program for specialized ministry for those whose leadership position does not require an MDiv or other professional degree
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Women's Ministries
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Master of Arts (MA) — Spiritual Formation and Soul Care
This more applied degree focuses specifically on ways to deepen one's knowledge and openness to God and His work as well as understanding of one's self and others in order to grow toward conformity of character and inner life in the image of Christ. In turn, it trains leaders in soul care to be spiritual mentors, directors and teachers who will assist others in their journey of growth in Christ and His body.
- 2-year program if enrolled full-time (no more than 5 years)
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Master of Theology (ThM) — Theology
Challenging post-graduate degree program designed to equip students with specialized academic knowledge and advanced professional skills in one of the theological disciplines. The program is of special interest to students who aspire to teach—whether in the church, a Bible college or seminary, an extension center, or in a cross-cultural setting. The program also provides excellent preparation for those who anticipate further study at the Ph.D. and Th.D. level.
- Bible Exposition
- New Testament
- Old Testament & Semitics
- Missions & Intercultural Studies
- Systematic Theology
- Historical Theology
- Philosophical & Moral Theology
- 1-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Educational Studies Program
The doctoral course of study is designed for men and women to enhance their leadership roles in a variety of educational ministries within God's Kingdom — the local church, educational institutions, parachurch, and ministry organizations throughout the world. Students come to the programs already having completed a graduate degree and significant ministry experience in the field of educational ministry. Those choosing Talbot's Ph.D. in educational Studies degree are interested in combining educational ministry leadership and teaching with a strong emphasis in developing a competency in research and the contribution of theory to the practice of educational ministry.
- 5-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 7 years)
- Modular Program available
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Doctor of Education (EdD) — Educational Studies Program
The doctoral course of study is designed for men and women to enhance their leadership roles in a variety of educational ministries within God's Kingdom — the local church, educational institutions, parachurch, and ministry organizations throughout the world. Students come to the programs already having completed a graduate degree and significant ministry experience in the field of educational ministry. Students selecting Talbot's Ed.D. in educational Studies are generally focused on improving their educational leadership and teaching in their practice of ministry leadership, while also developing knowledge and skills of research.
- 4-year program if enrolled full-time (no more than 5 years)
- Modular Program available
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Doctor of Ministry (DMin) — Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry degree is the highest professional degree for pastoral and ministry leaders. The purpose of the professional doctorate is to equip one for a high level of excellence in the practice of Ministry. Focuses on personal renewal, professional growth, congregational change, and personal contribution.
- Full-time program (must finish in no less than 3 years and no more than 5 years)
- Modular Program available
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Certificate Program — Biblical Studies
Designed for those who seek a year of study in preparation for lay service overseas or in their local church; also serves as a in seminary. Certificate coursework may later be applied toward a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts degree.
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Certificate Program — Spiritual Formation
An introductory, intensive, integrative program, designed to assist individuals in their personal growth, provide some training in lay ministry of spiritual formation in the local church, and give the student opportunity to understand their giftedness in order to determine whether the Lord is calling them to more training and preparation for ministry.
- 1-year program if enrolled full-time (must be completed in 5 years)
School of Intercultural Studies
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Certificate in TESOL
The Certificate in TESOL is designed to enable post-baccalaureate students to develop both a solid academic foundation in second language pedagogy and practical skills in teaching English in cross-cultural situations.
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Certificate in Linguistics
The Certificate in Linguistics provides graduate students with a basic foundation in linguistic analysis as well as in practical methods for understanding and learning a new language and culture. The Certificate in Linguistics can provide most of the introductory linguistic courses required by Wycliffe Bible Translators and similar organizations.
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MA in TESOL
The M.A. in TESOL encompasses the goal of the certificate program plus the additional goal of broader academic training. Teachers are equipped for work in and beyond the classroom in administration, training, course design, etc. The department also seeks to serve teachers desiring to continue their professional advancement or upgrade their qualifications, and non-degree students interested in gaining basic teaching or tutoring skills, by offering a variety of separate courses, from introductory to advanced. The focus of the TESOL programs is post secondary and adult education.
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MA in Applied Linguistics
The M.A. in Applied Linguistics goes beyond the Certificate courses by providing advanced training in various areas of language analysis and by developing a multidisciplinary approach within which to seek appropriate solutions to real-world problems. Students may pursue either a generalist track or a specialized one by concentrating their electives in language surveys, linguistics, literacy, TESOL or translation.
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MA in Intercultural Studies
The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies degree is designed for those students who desire advanced training for careers or ministries that require adjustment to living, working and communicating in another culture or in multicultural contexts. Drawing upon insights from theology, sociology, anthropology, history, and communication theory students will be encouraged to analyze contemporary global concerns, to formulate Christian perspectives, and to explore better solutions to apply to today's cross-cultural problems.
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MA in Missions
The Master of Arts in Missions is designed for individuals who have been in missions ministry for a number of years and have not had the opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. The program aims to provide graduate level training in three areas: Core Curriculum of Missiology and Intercultural Studies; Bible / Theology, and Electives.
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PhD in Intercultural Education
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Intercultural Education equips graduates for professional careers in the field of formal, non-formal, and informal arenas of education. Our chief goal in the program is to produce graduates who can think Christianly about their field, and engage in research and writing which helps contribute to new understandings of cross-cultural issues in education. The skills gained in pursuit of the degree involve teaching, academic mentoring, research, and writing. This is a more academic degree, preparing students to serve as educators.
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Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.)
The Doctor of Missiology degree is designed to enhance people, partnerships and publications that will advance the missions enterprise to a higher level of scholarship, spirituality, service, and sacrifice through the critical reflection of cross-disciplines: church history, theology, the social sciences, and missions strategies. It is the goal of the program to promote the development of researchers, teachers, administrators, consultants, Bible translators, church multipliers, curriculum developers, community developers, member care professionals, and business persons who shall be able to conduct cross-cultural ministries with conviction, clarity, competence, and compassion, without compromising the sacred Scriptures. This is a more applied degree, preparing students to serve in a business, ministry, or organizational setting.
School of Professional Studies
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Master of Arts (MA) — Christian Apologetics
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MA Science and Religion
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Master of Arts (MA) — Organizational Leadership
School of Education
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Teaching Credential
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Master of Arts (MA) — Education