2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 28 2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Ministry Capstone Internship Requirements In order to begin the ministry internship, a M.Min. student must have completed all degree coursework, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and may not have grades of incomplete. Graduation Requirements Completion of all listed requirements for a program, including a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 within the given program is required to be certified for graduation. All requirements for the degree must be completed within five years after matriculation in the program. Walking in Commencement Application for the May commencement ceremony must be received no later than March 15. Graduate students may participate in commencement if all courses have been completed and all that remains is the student’s internship. The diploma will be awarded after the first graduation date which follows the successful completion of the internship. Center for Apologetics and Public Christianity The Center for Biblical Apologetics and Public Christianity at Cedarville University exists to prepare believers to engage culture with the credible news of the Gospel grounded in God’s biblical revelation of Himself. This center will be a visible example of the core mission of the University by offering students resources and opportunities to think deeply and biblically about the role of the Christian in the public square, and the position of the Gospel in the marketplace of ideas. The center also affords another avenue by which a diversity of views can be presented and addressed from a biblical perspective. Center for Biblical Integration The Center of Biblical Integration at Cedarville University promotes biblical integration throughout curriculum, teaching, and research for both the University and the evangelical community. The center strives to be a resource for integrative study, teaching, and service in drawing connections between a biblical and theological foundation, academic disciplines, and topics of life. The center also aids faculty members in their personal integration efforts in their classrooms, academic research, or professional field. Faculty Jason K. Lee , Dean ; Professor of Theological Studies. Education: B.A., University of Mobile, 1991; M.Div., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, 1993; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen (U.K.),1999. At Cedarville since 2013. Trent Rogers, Assistant Dean, Director of Master of Ministry Program; Assistant Professor of New Testament and Greek. Education: B.A., Wabash College, 2007; M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2010; Ph.D., Loyola University (Chicago), 2015. At Cedarville University since 2018. William Marsh , Director of the Master of Divinity Program; Assistant Professor of Theological Studies. Education: B.A., North Greeneville University, 2004; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2014. At Cedarville since 2013. Ched Spellman , Lead Developer of Online Bible Programs; Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies. Education: B.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 2004; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2008; Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012. At Cedarville since 2013. Greg Couser , Senior Professor of Bible and Greek. Education: B.S., Liberty University, 1981; M.Div., Liberty University, 1988; Ph.D. University of Aberdeen (Scotland), 1993. At Cedarville since 1994. Daniel DeWitt , Associate Professor of Applied Theology and Apologetics. Education: B.A., Lexington Baptist College, 1999; M.Div., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002; Ph.D., The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012. At Cedarville since 2016. Thomas Hutchison , Professor of Christian Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980; M.Div., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1985; Ph.D., Marquette University, 1997. At Cedarville since 1995. Randall L. McKinion , Assistant Vice President for Academics ; Associate Professor of Old Testament. Education: B.S., University of South Alabama, 1998; M.Div., The Master’s Seminary, 2001; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006. At Cedarville since 2014. Mark Owens , Assistant Professor of New Testament Theology. Education: B.S., University of Georgia, 1998; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006; Ph.D., University of Aberdeen, 2012. At Cedarville since 2016. Michael Shepherd , Associate Professor of Biblical Studies. Education: B.F.A., New School University (NYC), 2000; M.Div., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2004; Ph.D., Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2006. At Cedarville since 2015. .