2019-2020 Academic Catalog

1 2019-2020 Academic Catalog 1. Table of Contents Contents Table of Contents 2. From the President 5. Our Mission 5. Essential Leadership Competencies 6. The Baptist Faith and Message 10. Policy Statement 17. Faculty Role in Institutional Governance 18. Accreditation 19. Contact Information 22. Degree Overview 23. Online Program Overview 26. Korean-English Bilingual Program 27. (Master of Missiology) 30. (Master of Arts in Educational Leadership) 34. (Diploma in Theology) 36. (Diploma in Educational Leadership) 38.

2 Chinese-English Bilingual (CEB) 40. Chinese-English Bilingual (CEB) 41. Chinese-English Bilingual (CEB) 43. Chinese-English Bilingual (CEB) 45. Master of Divinity 46. Mentored Master of Divinity 50. Master of Divinity Advanced Track 53. Master of Divinity with Biblical Studies Concentration 55. Master of Divinity Chaplaincy Concentration 57. Master of Divinity with Children's Ministry Concentration 59. Master of Divinity Christian Counseling Concentration 61. Master of Divinity Church Planting Concentration 63.

3 Master of Divinity Collegiate Ministry Concentration 65. Master of Divinity Concentration in Ministry to Women 67. Master of Divinity Educational Leadership Concentration 69. Master of Divinity Intercultural Studies Concentration 71. Master of Divinity Missiology Concentration 73. Master of Divinity Theological-Historical Studies Concentration 75. Master of Divinity Youth Ministry Concentration 77. Master of Missiology 79. Master of Theological Studies 82. Master of Arts in Christian Counseling 85. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership 88.

4 Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Children's Ministry Concentration 91. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Family Ministry Concentration 92. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Ministry to Women Concentration 93. Master of Arts in Educational Leadership Youth Ministry Concentration 94. Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies 95. Master of Theology 98. 2. Doctor of Philosophy 102. Doctor of Ministry 108. Diploma in Educational Leadership 114. Diploma in Educational Leadership Children's Ministry Concentration 116.

5 Diploma in Educational Leadership Family Ministry Concentration 117. Diploma in Educational Leadership Ministry to Women Concentration 118. Diploma in Educational Leadership Youth Ministry Concentration 119. Diploma in Theology 120. Certificate Program Overview 122. Bible Teaching Certificate 123. Children's Ministry Certificate 124. Church Planting Certificate 125. Church Revitalization Certificates 126. Collegiate Ministry Certificate 128. Ministry to Women Certificate 129. Mission Studies Certificate 130. Pastoral Care Certificate 132.

6 Youth Ministry Certificate 133. Seminary Extension Program 134. ADVANCE: Ministry Preparation 135. ADVANCE Courses 136. ADVANCE Certificates 143. ADVANCE Diplomas 147. ADVANCE Leadership Diplomas 152. David and Faith Kim School of Global Missions 159. Church Planting & Missions Mobilization 160. Church Planting & Practical Missions Training 161. Admission Requirements 162. Master's by Exception 165. International Applicants 166. Pre-Seminary Studies & Concurrent Undergraduate Enrollment 168. New Student Orientation 170.

7 Tuition & Fees 171. Financial Aid 177. Los Angeles Campus - Ontario 181. Los Angeles-Ontario Campus Student Services 183. Los Angeles-Ontario Campus Housing 185. Arizona Campus 187. Pacific Northwest Campus 188. Rocky Mountain Campus 189. San Francisco Campus 190. Course Options 191. Grading Policies 193. Graduation 195. Additional Academic Policies 196. Registration Policies 197. Transfer Credit 200. Academic Calendar Overview 202. Los Angeles-Ontario Campus Calendar 203. Arizona Campus Calendar 206. 3. Pacific Northwest Campus Calendar 209.

8 Rocky Mountain Campus Calendar 212. San Francisco Campus Calendar 215. Los Angeles Campus - Ontario & Saddleback Teaching Site Proposed Four-Year Schedule 218. Arizona Campus Proposed Four-Year Schedule 219. Pacific Northwest Campus Proposed Four-Year Schedule 220. Rocky Mountain Campus Proposed Four-Year Schedule 221. San Francisco Campus Proposed Four-Year Schedule 222. Online Program Proposed Four-Year Schedule 223. Course Overview 224. Course Numbering 225. Biblical Studies Courses 226. Christian Life and Thought Courses 236.

9 Educational Leadership Courses 244. Global Missions Courses 250. Leadership Formation Courses 260. Administration 267. Board of Trustees 268. Faculty 270. Emeritus, Senior, and Retired Faculty 272. Adjunct Faculty 273. Affiliated Faculty 277. 4. From the President Welcome to Gateway Seminary of the Southern Baptist Convention. You are part of an innovative, global movement training people for ministry leadership. We thank God for you! As you navigate this Catalog , you will find helpful information to guide you in choosing the training path best suited to your needs.

10 Our prayer is this information will help you make important decisions about your future education at Gateway. Gateway's mission is clear: We shape leaders who expand God's kingdom around the world. Our students share unparalleled opportunities to participate hands-on in the real world of ministry and mission in North America and around the globe. Joining the Gateway family means becoming part of a community of people committed to sharing the message of Jesus Christ in creative, practical, life-transforming ways.