About Theological School Courses
Theological School courses are arranged according to the five divisions of study in the curriculum.
- Division 1. Biblical Studies (BIBST)
- Division 2. Church History (CHIST)
- Division 3. Theology and Philosophy (THEPH)
- Division 4. Church and Society (CHSOC)
- Division 5. Pastoral Theology (PASTH)
Graduate Division of Religion Courses (Doctor of Philosophy)
- Biblical Studies and Early Christianity Area
- Historical Studies Area
- Liturgical Studies Area
- Religion and Society Area
- Theological and Philosophical Studies Area
Other Offerings
Programs
Courses bearing numbers from 100 to 699 and prefaced with abbreviations for one of the Theological School’s five divisions BIBST, CHIST, THEPH, CHSOC, or PASTH are offered primarily for the Theological School’s degree programs. Courses offered in the Doctor of Ministry program require the approval of the Committee on Academic Standing unless they carry one of the five Division’s classifications.
Courses numbered in the 700s and 800s are offered primarily for M.A. and Ph.D. students, but are open to Theological School students with the approval of the instructor. Enrollment in some courses is limited. When the number of students interested in a course exceeds this limit, priority is given on the basis of academic requirements and/or class standing.
Some courses are offered in several sections. Individual preferences are accommodated whenever possible, but students are not guaranteed an assignment to a particular course section. The University reserves the right to cancel scheduled courses for which, in its judgment, there is insufficient enrollment.
Credits
Credit hours are listed in parentheses following the course titles. For instance, (3) indicates three credits per semester; (3, 3) indicates three credits per semester for a course running through two semesters.
Class Schedule
Classes normally meet in the period from Monday evening through Friday morning. Some of the basic courses meet two or three days per week and most seminars normally meet for one 2.5 hour session each week. Some classes may be assigned to a late afternoon or evening period. January term courses and summer term courses are usually listed in separate publication materials.
Frequency of Course Offerings
Courses are offered with varying frequencies. Some are offered annually; others are offered over a two- or three-year cycle. The particular offerings for each semester, January and summer term are determined by the needs of students and the requirements of the curriculum. Frequency is noted, whenever possible, in the course description. An updated catalog supplement and course list are published in advance of registration each semester or term. Online course listings are available on the Drew Web site.