Master's Degrees

Program Goal 

The Master of Divinity program primarily prepares pastors for the parent denomination, KPCA, and secondarily trains leaders for the diverse ministries both in the narrow context of the KPCA, and the wider context of the global kingdom of God. 

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 

Upon graduation, the student will 

Religious Heritage 

• Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately 
• Articulate the theological views of KPCA in a larger Reformed theological milieu 
• Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation 

Personal & Spiritual Formation 

• Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others 
• Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness 
• Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits) 
• Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. 

Cultural Context 

• Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures. 
• Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry. 
• Write graduate level research papers effectively. 

Ministerial and Public Leadership 

• Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship. 

Admission Requirement 

Those admitted to the Master of Divinity are required to have: 

• B.Th. degree or its equivalent; 
• A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies. 

Degree Requirement 

• Completion of 89 credit units with a 2.5 grade point average by completing the course requirements and; 
• Finish 2 credit units of student ministry during 6 semesters; 
• Submit a student ministry evaluation form written by a supervisor twice a year, at the end of May and December; 
• Optional completion of a thesis (6 credit units) 
• Pass the Bible Examination with a score over 70/100 (no credit unit). 
• Portfolio requirements for M.Div. students starting 2018 Fall:  Starting with incoming freshmen from 2018 fall semester, all M.Div. students must satisfy the portfolio requirements in order to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of the Bible test, Scripture Reading (성경 통독), and key assignment(s) from each of the following ten core courses: BS501 Hermeneutics, ST501 Systematic Theology 1 or ST502 Systematic Theology 2, CH510 Church History, PT515 KPCA Confession & Polity, PT602 Preaching Practicum, PT510 Spiritual Formation, PT620 Developmental Spirituality (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester), MI500 Introduction to Missiology or MI660 Intercultural Ministries and Mission (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester), ST504 Contemporary Christian Ethical Issues and GE503 Academic Research Writing. Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and key assignment(s) grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take Christian Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
  
  
  

  If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options:  1) Complete an extra project required by the instructor or 2) Re-take the course online and receive the required grade. 

Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.

Thesis 

The thesis for the Master of Divinity degree must reflect scholarship and thorough knowledge of the subject, and will be written in accordance with the school’s guidelines. For those who elect to do a thesis as a Master of Divinity degree candidate, a review committee is set up to provide guidance, instruction, and evaluation for the dissertation. The primary functions of the committee include: 

• Approve the choice of thesis subject; 
• Provide instructions and guidance as a student begins to work; 
• Examine and approve the rough draft presented; and 
• Read and agree upon the evaluation of the thesis. 

Only six months following the completion of coursework is allowed for completion of a thesis. 

Timeline of the thesis writing is as following: 

• During the registration period: register for a thesis (GS699) 
• One week before the semester begins: assignment of a supervisor. 
• 15th of February or September: submission of the thesis proposal 
• 25th of April or November: submission of the penultimate draft 
• 5th of May or December: submission of the final draft to the school 
• Within one week of the submission: examination of the thesis by the committee 
• Within one week of the examination: submission of the final copy of the thesis 

Method of Instruction 

The method of instructions is direct instruction which is on-site, lecture-based. 

Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.  

Field Education 

The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their particular ministerial goals and interests. 

Required Credit Unit for Graduation 

Biblical Theology 15 units 

Systematic Theology 6 units 

Historical Theology 6 units 

Pastoral Theology 12 units 

Spiritual Theology 3 units 

Intercultural Theology 12 units 

Academic Research 3 units 

Field Education 2 units 

Electives 30 units 

Total: 89 unit 

Master of Divinity Course Curriculum 

There are four prerequisites as follows: 

• Preaching (PT501) for Preaching Practicum (PT602) 
• Old Testament 1 or 2(NT510 or 520) and New Testament 1, or 2(OT520 or 521) for Hermeneutics (BS501) 

Core Course : Biblical Theology (15 units) 

OT520(3 units/Korean)Old Testament I (Pentateuch and Former Prophets) 

OT521(3 units/Korean)Old Testament II (Latter Prophets and Writings) 

NT510(3 units/Korean) New Testament I (Matthew-Acts) 

NT520(3 units/Korean) New Testament II (Romans-Revelation) 

BS501(3 units/Korean) Hermeneutics 

Core Course : Systematic Theology (6 units)

ST501(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology I

ST502(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology II 

Core Course : Historical Theology (6 units) 

CH510(3 units/Korean) Church History 

CH540(3 units/Korean) History of Korean Church & Immigrant Church 

Core Course : Pastoral Theology (12 units) 

PT501(3 units/Korean) Preaching 

PT602(3 units/Korean) Preaching Practicum 

           * Prerequisite for PT602 Preaching Practicum is PT501 Preaching. 

PT515(3 units/Korean) KPCA Confession and Polity 

PT600(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Ministry & Ministerial Mentoring 

Core Course : Spiritual Theology (3 units)

PT510(3 units/Korean) Spiritual Formation 

Core Course : Intercultural Theology (12 units) 

GE500(3 units/Korean) Humanities and Culture Studies 

ST504(3 units/Korean) Contemporary Christian Ethics 

MI640(3 units/Korean) World Religion in Mission 

MI500(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Missiology 

Core Course : Academic Research (3 units) 

GE503(3 units/Korean) Advanced Research Writing 

Core Course : Field Education (2 units) 

FWM 01~06(total 2 units) Field Work/Student Ministry 

Elective
(Student can choose 30 units of elective courses.
*Elective courses are subject to change.)

BH610(3 units/Korean) Basic Hebrew Reading 

BG610(3 units/Korean) Basic Greek Reading 

OT610(3 units/Korean) Genesis 

OT660(3 units/Korean) Isaiah 

OT670(3 units/Korean) Psalms 

OT680(3 units/Korean) Deuteronomy 

NT502(3 units/Korean) Sermon on the Mount 

NT690(3 units/Korean) Acts 

NT620(3 units/Korean) Corinthians 

NT690(3 units/Korean) Romans 

CH620(3 units/Korean) History of Christianity in Asia 

CH670(3 units/Korean) History of World Missions 

CH680(3 units/Korean) Theology of Roman Catholic Church 

CH684(3 units/Korean) American Church History 

ST521(3 units/Korean) Theology of Calvin 

ST670(3 units/Korean) Ecological Theology 

ST690(3 units/Korean) Theology of Bonhoeffer 

PH630(3 units/Korean) Christian Apologetics 

GS699(6 units/Korean) Thesis (If elected) 

PT630(3 units/Korean) Mission in the Islamic Cultural Area 

MI684 Theology of Mission 

ED501(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Christian Education

English Master of Divinity

Program Goal

The Master of Divinity program will train and educate future leaders of the church to become a missionary first and focus on being a pastor second. Our program will be intentional on understanding the culture you are trying to minister to first. After learning about the culture, it is then you can effectively pastor or lead the sheep. Currently our program is focused on the Korean and Korean-American culture.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon graduation, the student will

1. Religious Heritage
   1. Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately
   2. Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation
2. Personal & Spiritual Formation
   1. Deepen one’s knowledge of the love for God, self, and others
   2. Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
   3. Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
   4. Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience,

kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

3. Cultural Context
   1. Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.
   2. Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from Korean culture and American culture and current spiritual challenges in the world from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.
   3. Write graduate level research papers effectively.

4. Ministerial and Public Leadership

1. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.
2. Grasp the challenges and solutions for a healthy church dynamic and relationship in the Korean church between Korean speaking immigrants (1st Gen) and Korean- American English speaking members (1.5-3rd Gen)

Admission Requirement

Those admitted to the Master of Divinity are required to have:

• S., B.A. degree or its equivalent.
• A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies.

Degree Requirement

Completion of 74 credit units with a 2.5 grade point average by completing the course requirements

If the students fail to receive the required grade in REQUIRED courses, then they have to

1) Re-take the course online or in person and receive the required passing grade.

Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved. We will also require the Course Syllabus from their school to see the assignment and lecture topics.

Method of Instruction

The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.

Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.

Field Education

The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their ministerial goals and interests.

Cohort Dinner with Pastor or Professor for graduating students

After completion of at least 60 units, each student has the opportunity to enjoy a dinner with a pastor from various churches in Southern CA or a professor from the school. There will be sign ups for students to register. It will be based on first come, first serve basis. Depending on the schedule of the pastor or professor, the dinner opportunities will be made available to these students in their final year. This dinner is an opportunity for students who are about to graduate to get to know an experienced pastor and ask questions and seek wisdom.

Required Credit Unit for Graduation

Biblical Theology           12 units

Biblical Languages        21 units

Systematic Theology       9 units

Historical Theology          9 units

Practical Theology        13 units

Field Education               2 units

Electives                         8 units

Total:                            74 unit

Master of Divinity Course Curriculum

There are three prerequisites as follows:

• Hermeneutics (BS500) for all courses (can be taken at the same time in same semester as other courses)

• Greek 1 (BG600) for Greek 2 (BG 601) and Greek Exegesis courses (BG603, 604)

• Hebrew 1 (BH650) for Hebrew 2 (BH 660) and Exegesis of OT (BH 670)

Core Course: Biblical Theology (12 units)

OT525(3 units/English M.Div) Old Testament Survey 1

OT530(3 units/English M.Div) Old Testament Survey 2

NT540(3 units/English M.Div) New Testament Survey

BS500(3 units/English M.Div) Hermeneutics

Core Course: Theology (9 units)

TH501(3 units/English M.Div) Systematic Theology I: Doctrine of God, Doctrine of Man & Christology

TH502(3 units/English M.Div) Systematic Theology II: Pneumatology, Trinity, Bibliology

TH503(3 units/English M.Div) Systematic Theology III: Soteriology, Harmartiology & Ecclesiology, & Eschatology

Core Course: Historical Theology (9 units)

HT504(3 units/English M.Div) Patristic and Medieval Theology

HT505(3 units/English M.Div) Reformation

HT506(3 units/English M.Div) Korean Church History

Core Course: Practical Theology (13 units)

PT625(3 units/English M.Div) Preaching

PT560(2 units/English M.Div) KM/EM Ministry in Context

PT 585(2 units/English M.Div) Counseling

PT695(2 units/English M.Div) Apologetics

PT595(2 units/English M.Div) Church Strategy and Polity

PT571(2 units/English M.Div) Pastoral Ministry

Core Course: Biblical Languages (21 units)

BG600(3 units/English M.Div) Greek 1

BG601(3 units/English M.Div) Greek 2

BG603(3 units/English M.Div) Intro to Exegesis

BG604(3 units/English M.Div) Exegesis of New Testament

BH650(3 units/English M.Div) Hebrew 1

BH660(3 units/English M.Div) Hebrew 2

 BH670(3 units/English M.Div) Exegesis of Old Testament

Core Course: Field Internship (2 units)

FWI 01/02(total 2 units) Field Internship I & II

Elective (Student can choose 8 units of elective courses.

*Elective courses are not available for listing yet)

Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy

Program Description

Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy curriculum prepares qualified persons for unique and demanding ministry who are called and gifted by God to become Board Certified Chaplains or Certified Clinical Chaplains, who then will serve as professionally competent and compassionate spiritual caregivers in a healthcare facility.

Program Learning Goals(PLOs)

Upon graduation, the student will

1. Religious Heritage

a. Demonstrate an introductory graduate-level understanding of the Bible and an ability to interpret and communicate the Bible accurately

b. Articulate the theological views of KPCA in a larger Reformed theological milieu

c. Comprehend historical theology and its significance for the contemporary situation

2. Personal & Spiritual Formation

a. Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and others

b. Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness

c. Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)

d. Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

3. Cultural Context

a. Develop a Christian worldview and apply biblical principles to individuals, communities, and the world, in view of diverse religious traditions of the world and particularities of different cultures.

b. Develop the ability to critically evaluate insights drawn from the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts from a biblical perspective, integrate with theology, and apply to their life and ministry.

c. Write graduate level research papers effectively.

4. Ministerial and Public Leadership

Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to integrate biblical principles of leadership and theological knowledge with professional skills vital for effective ministerial and public leadership, such as administration, preaching, teaching, counseling, evangelizing, discipling, and worship.

5. Chaplaincy Competency

a. Orientation to the healthcare system as a student function as a professional pastoral/spiritual caregiver in a healthcare facility.

b. Become effective in assessing and meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/residents, family, and staff.

c. Develop communication skills in interpersonal relationships.

d. Be prepared to respond to the varied crises faced by patients/residents, families and staff competently and compassionately.

e. Understand and respond to medical ethical issues.

f. Become a model of professional competence and high ethical standards as a pastoral/spiritual caregiver.

Admission Requirement

Those admitted to the Master of Divinity in Professional Chaplaincy are required to have:

• A. Degree of equivalent.
• A 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies;
• The endorsement of the Faculty Committee.

Degree Requirement

• Completion of 89 credit units with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
• Finish 2 credit units of student ministry (field work) during 6 semesters;
• Submit a student ministry evaluation form written by a supervisor twice a year, at the end of May and December;
• Pass the Bible Examination with a score over 70/100 (no credit unit).
• Complete all required chapels.
• Portfolio requirements for M.Div. students starting 2018 Fall:

Starting from the 2018 fall semester, all M.Div. students must satisfy the portfolio requirements to graduate. The portfolio will need to contain the result of the Bible test, Scripture Reading (성경 통독), and a final project from each of the following ten core courses:

BS501 Hermeneutics,

ST501 Systematic Theology 1 or ST502 Systematic Theology 2, CH510 Church History,

PT515 KPCA Confession & Polity, PT602 Preaching Practicum, PT510 Spiritual Formation,

PT620 Developmental Spirituality (not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester),

MI500 Introduction to Missiology or MI660 Intercultural Ministries and Mission(not required for incoming freshmen from 2021 fall semester),

ST504 Contemporary Christian Ethical Issues and

GE503 Academic Research Writing. Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and key assignment(s) grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take Christian Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.

If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options:

• Complete an extra project required by the instructor or
• Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.

Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.

Thesis

The thesis must reflect scholarship and thorough knowledge of the subject and will be written in accordance with the school’s guidelines. For every degree candidate, a review committee is set up to provide guidance, instruction, and evaluation for the dissertation. The primary functions of the committee include:

• Approve the choice of thesis subject;
• Provide instructions and guidance as a student begins to work;
• Examine and approve the rough draft presented, and,
• Read and agree upon the evaluation of the thesis.

Only six months following the completion of coursework is allowed for completion of a thesis.

Timeline of the thesis writing is as following:

• During the registration period: register for a thesis (GS699)
• One week before the semester begins: assignment of a supervisor.
• 15^th of February or September: submission of the thesis proposal
• 25^th of April or November: submission of the penultimate draft
• 5^th of May or December: submission of the final draft to the school
• Within one week of the submission: examination of the thesis by the committee
• Within one week of the examination: submission of the final copy of the thesis

Method of Instruction

The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.

Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.

Field Education

The Field Education program is an integral part of the theological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at a variety of assignments at a local church, according to their ministerial goals and interests.

Required Credit Units for Graduation

Biblical Theology               15 units

Systematic Theology             6 units

Historical Theology              6 units

Pastoral Theology               12 units

Spiritual Theology               3 units

Professional Chaplaincy Concentration   12 units

Intercultural Theology            12 units

Academic Research              3 units

Field Education                2 units

Electives                    18 units

Total:                    89 unit

M.Div. in Professional Chaplaincy Program Course Curriculum

There are four prerequisites as follows:

• Preaching (PT501) for Preaching Practicum (PT602)
• Old Testament 1 or 2(NT510 or 520) and New Testament 1, or 2(OT520 or 521) for Hermeneutics (BS501)

Core Course: Biblical Theology (15 units)

OT520(3 units/Korean) Old Testament I (Pentateuch and Former Prophets)

OT521(3 units/Korean) Old Testament II (Latter Prophets and Writings)

NT510(3 units/Korean) New Testament I (Matthew-Acts)

NT520(3 units/Korean) New Testament II (Romans-Revelation)

BS501(3 units/Korean) Hermeneutics

Core Course: Systematic Theology (6 units)

ST501(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology I:

ST502(3 units/Korean) Systematic Theology II:

Core Course: Historical Theology (6 units)

CH510(3 units/Korean) Church History

CH540(3 units/Korean) History of Korean Church & Immigrant Church

Core Course: Pastoral Theology (12 units)

PT501(3 units/Korean) Preaching

PT602(3 units/Korean) Preaching Practicum

* Prerequisite for PT602 Preaching Practicum is PT501 Preaching.

PT515(3 units/Korean) KPCA Confession and Polity

PT600(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Ministry & Ministerial Mentoring

Core Course: Spiritual Theology (3 units)

PT510(3 units/Korean) Spiritual Formation

Core Course: Intercultural Theology (12 units)

GE500(3 units/Korean) Humanities and Culture Studies

ST504(3 units/Korean) Contemporary Christian Ethics

MI640(3 units/Korean) World Religion in Mission

MI500(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Missiology

Core Course: Academic Research (3 units)

GE503(3 units/Korean) Advanced Research Writing

Core Courses : Professional Chaplaincy Course(12 units)

• PT561 Clinical Pastoral Education 1
• PT562 Clinical Pastoral Education 2
• PT571 Clinical Pastoral Education 3
• PT572 Clinical Pastoral Education 4
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Core Course: Field Education (2 units)

FWM 01~06(total 2 units) Field Work/Student Ministry

Elective (Students can choose 18 units of elective courses. *Elective courses are subject to change.)

BH610(3 units/Korean) Basic Hebrew Reading

BG610(3 units/Korean) Basic Greek Reading

OT610(3 units/Korean) Genesis

OT660(3 units/Korean) Isaiah

OT670(3 units/Korean) Psalms

OT680(3 units/Korean) Deuteronomy

NT502(3 units/Korean) Sermon on the Mount

NT690(3 units/Korean) Acts

NT620(3 units/Korean) Corinthians

NT690(3 units/Korean) Romans

CH620(3 units/Korean) History of Christianity in Asia

CH670(3 units/Korean) History of World Missions

CH680(3 units/Korean) Theology of Roman Catholic Church

CH684(3 units/Korean) American Church History

ST521(3 units/Korean) Theology of Calvin

ST670(3 units/Korean) Ecological Theology

ST690(3 units/Korean) Theology of Bonhoeffer

PH630(3 units/Korean) Christian Apologetics

GS699(6 units/Korean) Thesis (If elected)

PT630(3 units/Korean) Mission in the Islamic Cultural Area

MI684 Theology of Mission

ED501(3 units/Korean) Introduction to Christian Education

Program Description

Thank you for visiting PTSA’s Master of Divinity in Professional Coaching program. Our M.Div programs are accredited by ATS which is the top accrediting institution in the US and Canada. You will be able to receive one of the best M.Div educations in the US.

Our program combines pastoral studies with professional coaching to develop pastor-coach that can lead in diverse areas of ministry. You will be able to hone in on your Christian-coaching skills by studying practical theology and other related topics. It will enhance your professionalism and enable you to become a more effective leader in your ministry.

Program Learning Goals

1. Religious inheritance: Deep understanding of the bible at the Master’s level
2. Formation of Spirituality: Developing Spirituality to become like Christ
3. Cultural Environment: Understanding diverse cultures and studying the humanities and social science with a biblical point of view.
4. Developing Pastors and Leadership
5. Professional Coaching training

Admission Requirement

– Degree of equivalent.
– 2.5 grade point average for all previous studies;
– The endorsement of the Faculty Committee.

 Educational Process

M.Div students will earn 89 units to graduate
Must complete all required courses while freely taking Electives.
You must take pre-req courses in order to take below courses.

Degree Requirement

Biblical Theology (15 units)

• Old Testament I
• Old Testament II
• New Testament I
• New Testament II
• Hermeneutics (Pre-req: Old Testament I or II/ New Testament I or II)

Core Course: Systematic Theology (6 units)

• Systematic Theology I
• Systematic Theology II

Core Course: Historical Theology (6 units)

• Church History
• History of Korean Church & Immigrant Church

Core Course: Pastoral Theology (12 units)

• Preaching
• Preaching Practicum (pre-req: Preaching)
• KPCA Confession and Polity
• Introduction to Ministry & Ministerial Mentoring

Core Course: Spiritual Theology (3 units)

• Spiritual Formation

Core Course:  Coaching Program (12 units)

• Choose one course from below as a core course
  • Christian Life Coaching
  • Coaching and Leadership
  • Introduction to Coaching
• Choose one course from the list of Coaching Electives (9 units)

*Electives: Total 18 units (you may choose from elective offerings from each semester)

Program Goal 

The Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology program provides a master’s level in counseling education for students who wish to prepare for counseling ministries in Korean churches, Korean American churches, and mission fields. This program will meet the demand among KPCA congregations for properly equipped, Korean-speaking, Christian counselors who can provide spiritual help to individuals and families in a church and Christian institutional setting to help them cope with cultural transition and psychological adaptation.

This program is not intended to prepare a student for employment as a licensed professional counselor.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon graduation, the student will

• Articulate knowledge of major theories of Christian counseling and psychology
• Demonstrate the ability to integrate Christian doctrine with psychology and counseling skills for Christian counseling for Koreans, Koreans immigrants, and native people in the mission field.
• Demonstrate cross-cultural understanding and communication for ministry to people students serve in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrate Christian counseling skills of healing, reconciliation and transformation of individuals and congregations.

Admission Requirement

Those admitted to the Master Arts in Counseling Psychology are required to have:

A bachelor degree or its equivalent;

2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.

Prerequisite: An Introduction to Psychology or a similar class*

*Students who have not taken an introductory Psychology class must take a GE232 Introduction to Psychology class as soon as possible after they are admitted to the MACP program. 

 
Degree Requirement

• Completion of 48 credit units (including 6 credit units of practicum) with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
• Finish 6 credit units of practicum before graduation.
• Portfolio requirements for MACP students starting 2018 Fall:
• Starting from 2018 fall semester, all MACP students must satisfy the portfolio requirements in order to graduate.  The portfolio will need to contain the result of a final project from each of the following seven core courses:
  
         – CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices
         – CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis
         – CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology and Christian Counseling
         – CP630 Marriage and Family Therapy
         – CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills
         – CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling
         – CP552 Practicum II
  
  

• Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and final project grade of B- (80%) or higher. For spiritual formation, students are required to take a Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
• If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options: 1) Complete an extra project required by the instructor or 2) Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.
  
  

• Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.

Method of Instruction

The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site lecture as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods. Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.

Practicum

The practicum courses are an integral part of the theological and psychological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at the Santa Fe Springs Counseling Center and a variety of local churches.

Required Credit Unit for Graduation

Theological Study: 9 units

Psychological Study: 33 units

Practicum: 6 units

Total: 48 units

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology Course Curriculum

Required Courses (27units including 6 units of practicums)

CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices: 3 units

CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis: 3 units

CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology and Christian Counseling: 2 units

CP540 Advanced Developmental Psychology: 3 units

CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills

         *Prerequisites: CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices

CP551 Practicum I: 3 units

         *Prerequisites: CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills   

CP552 Practicum II: 3 units

         *Prerequisites: Practicum I

CP630 Marriage and Family Therapy: 3 units

CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling: 1 unit

CP650 Introduction to Integration of Theology and Psychology: 3 units

Elective Courses (12 out of 18 units)

CP620 Aging and Christian Counseling: 3 units

CP621 Group Counseling: 3 units

CP640 Grief and Trauma Counseling: 3 units

CP644 Child and Adolescent Counseling: 3 units

CP660 Understanding Addiction and Treatment: 3 units
CP670 Theories and Practices of Missionary Member Care: 3 units

Required Theology Courses (9 units)

Introduction to Bible Study: 3 units

Introduction to Systematic Theology: 3 units

PT510 Spiritual Formation: 3 units

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy

Program Goal

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program equip students to work as sensitive therapists in both the public and private sectors. Students will show that they can deal with a variety of issues, such as pressures in relationships, dysfunction in families, and behavioral issues in individuals, couples, and families. Students will be qualified to apply for marriage and family therapist licenses in California after completing the program (LMFT).

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon graduation, the student will

1. Demonstrate fundamental understanding of a variety of research-based systemic and relational theories and therapeutic approaches.
2. Integrate their theoretical and practical training in order to become certified marital and family therapists.
3. Connect the theoretical and academic world to the working world as qualified therapists

          who can work with individuals, couples, families, and children.

4. Demonstrate competency in systems/relational practice According to MFT professional standards.

Admission Requirement

Those admitted to the Master Arts in Counseling Psychology are required to have:

• A. degree or its equivalent;
• A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.
• Prerequisite class: Introduction to If a student did not take this class, he or she needs to take the class at school.

Degree Requirement

• Completion of 72 credit units (including 9 credit units of practicum) with a 5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
• Finish 9 credit units of practicum before graduation.
• Students must receive the course overall grade of B- (80%) or higher and final project grade of B- (80%) or For spiritual formation, students are required to take a Spiritual Health Profile at the time of registration and graduation.
• If the students fail to receive the required grade in portfolio courses, then they have two options:
  • Complete an extra project required by the instructor or
  • Re-take the course online and receive the required grade.

Students who want to receive transferred credits should bring the final reports (projects) to the dean of academic affairs and get them reviewed by each professor in order to be approved.

Method of Instruction

The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.

Practicum

The practicum courses are an integral part of the theological and psychological curriculum practical training by which students under supervision work at the Santa Fe Springs Christian Counseling Center and a variety of local churches.

Required Credit Unit for Graduation

Biblical Theology:               3 units

Systematic Theology:         3 units

Spiritual Formation:            3 units

Research Methodology:     3 units

Psychological Study:         51 units

Practicum:                          9 units

Total:         72 unit

Required Courses

CP500 Counseling Theories and Practices

CP501 Understanding Psychopathology and Diagnosis

CP531 Cross-Cultural Psychology

CP540 Advanced Developmental Psychology CP551 Practicum I

       *Prerequisites: First year coursework; a minimum GPA of 3.0.

CP552 Practicum II

       *Prerequisites: Practicum I; a minimum 3.0 GPA.

CP553 Practicum III

       *Prerequisites: Practicum II; a minimum 3.0 GPA.

CP620 Aging and Longterm Care

CP 621 Group Counseling

CP 630 Marriage and Family Therapy

CP634 Legal and Ethical Issues in Counseling

CP640 Grief and Trauma Counseling

CP641 Foundational Counseling Skills

CP644 Child and Adolescent Counseling 

CP650 Introduction to Integration of Theology and Psychology

CP660 Understanding Addiction and Treatment

Child Abuse & Domestic Violance Human Sexuality

Premarital and Marital Therapy Psychological testing & assessment Psychopharmacology

Research Methodology

Required Elective Courses

Introduction to Bible Study

Introduction to Systematic Theology

PT 510 Spiritual Formation

Program Goal

The Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies (MAICS) program is in line with our institution’s mission: to equip men and women for missional living (i.e., live out the mission of God) by training them to grow in the knowledge and character of Christ, to live a Christ‐centered life, and to lead others to do the same, in any setting God places them, whether that context be multigenerational, multiracial, or multiethnic. The MAICS program is designed to equip students to advance God’s global mission wherever God places them—local church, workplace, mission field, or other cross‐cultural or multicultural settings. The program achieves this by training students to think missiologically about the world and people of diverse cultures, to understand their cultures, and to build transformative relationships in specific contexts. This program also academically prepares students for service as missionaries and for work in any type of cross‐cultural or multicultural settings—such as teachers, counselors, physicians, artists, musicians, athletes, businesspeople, lawyers, engineers, entertainers, or anyone desiring to live a missional living in a specific context. Students can also customize their degree to their needs and interests through elective courses. The program may also serve as a preparation for a doctoral study in related areas.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon graduation, the student will

• Articulate a theological understanding of the global mission of God and demonstrate its importance to the church
• Describe how the dynamic nature of the Gospel can be contextualized and communicated in words and deeds in contexts of cultural diversity to bring transformation.
• Demonstrate specialized knowledge focused on the discipline of intercultural studies and the Christian mission.
• Integrate biblical, theological, historical, and social-scientific disciplines for missional living and working in global contexts.
• Demonstrate the research skills and writing ability to create a graduate level research paper.

Additional Program Outcomes

• That 50% of our alumni will embrace responsibility to participate in the Great Commission through such volunteer or professional tasks as mobilization (e.g., serving on a church missions committee, volunteering for a mission’s organization, taking mission trips, donating at least $500 to cross-cultural missions and serving as a long-term missionary)

Admission Requirement

Those admitted to the Master Arts in Intercultural Studies are required to have:

• Th. degree or its equivalent;
• A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.

Degree Requirement

Completion of 43 credit units with a 2.5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;

Method of Instruction
The method of instructions is blended instruction, which is both on site, lecture based as well as online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.
Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.

Required Credit Unit for Graduation
The MAICS curriculum consists of 43 semester credits of coursework.      
Total:  43 unit

Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies Curriculum

List of courses for this degree program:

Bible, Theology, Spiritual Formation, Writing Core – 12 credits

NT520 New Testament Survey or OT521 Old Testament Survey
ST501 Systematic Theology I or ST502 Systematic Theology II
PT510 Spiritual Formation
GE503 Academic Research Writing

Intercultural Foundational Studies Core – 12 credits
MI500 Introduction to Missiology
MI520 History of the World Christian Movement
MI574 Cultural Anthropology for Christian Mission
MI640 Mission and World Religion

Intercultural Practical Studies Core – 19 credits
MI680 Intercultural Communication
PT590 Transformative Global Leadership

Intercultural Studies Fieldwork requirement – 1 credit
FWM01 – Fieldwork I
FWM02 – Fieldwork II

Intercultural Practical Studies Electives – 12 credits
(Choose four of the following classes)
MI660 Cross‐cultural Ministries & Mission
MI550 Global Church Planting & Multiplication Strategies
MI540 Business, NGO, and Tent‐making in Missions Context
PT630 Muslim Evangelism among Islamic Contexts
PT530 Christian and Muslim Dialogue
MI520 Transformative Teaching in Global Context

Master of Arts in Professional Coaching

Program Goal

The Master’s Program in Professional Coaching is a program that aims to develop professional coaches with various coaching skills to deal with the many problems people face in life. In particular, the goal is to educate students so that they can not only secure professionalism as a coach by acquiring various coaching skills, but also demonstrate leadership in the organization to which they work.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

The school expects students to achieve three things through this master’s program.

1. We expect students to acquire excellent communication skills that lead to the formation of good relationships with people. Through this, above all else, you will enjoy the satisfaction and freedom of your life.
2. We expect students to develop character and leadership through communication and relationship formation. Communication is not just dealt with at the level of technology, but also at the level of the Bible and Christian spirituality in terms of faith, and wounds in the heart and character in terms of psychology.
3. Leadership with a mature character is crucial to the development and success of the organization in an organization when working in a leadership position. Self- confidence through excellent communication and the formation of smooth relationships will be displayed as a great ability to handle and influence people in the organization.

Admission Requirement

Those admitted to the Master Arts in Intercultural Studies are required to have:

• A. degree or its equivalent;
• A 2.5 grade point average of 4.0 scale for all previous studies.

Degree Requirement

• Completion of 36 credit units with a 5 grade average by completing the course requirements and;
• All students must take coaching practicum (0 unit) every semester.

Method of Instruction

The method of instructions is Zoom instruction, which is online virtual live classes, and recorded lectures via traditional online methods.

Qualified faculty will provide the following: a course outline that includes sequence of instruction and specific learning outcome. The sequence of instruction will include a list and brief description of each topic presented in the order of instruction along with a brief description of the lessons devoted to each topic. Faculties are required to spend an appropriate amount of time evaluating the progress of student learning and course material presented by students.

Required Credit Unit for Graduation

The M.A.P.C curriculum consists of 36 semester credits of coursework.

Total: 36 unit

Christian Core (9 units)

     Bible & Coaching: TRINITY Christian Coaching

     Leadership Identity & Christian Coaching

     Mission & Christian Coaching

Coaching Core (27 units)

     Christian Family Coaching

     Christian Emotional Quotient Leadership Coaching Skills

     Christin Life Coaching

     Practices for Business Coaching

     TRINITY Spiritual Leadership

     Spiritual Coaching & Piety

     Christian Counseling & Coaching

     Christian Coaching & Business Development & Partnership

     Coaching Supervision

     Coaching Practicum (0 unit)

Total units to graduate – 36 units

The Certificate of Professional Chaplaincy program is a degree program designed for those that wish to become Christ centered pastors serving in medical facilities.

1 Program Introduction

The Certificate of Professional Chaplaincy program prepares students to qualify for a unique and demanding ministry. Those who are called and gifted by God can become Board Certified Chaplains or Certified Clinical Chaplains, serving as professionally competent and compassionate spiritual caregivers in healthcare facilities

Educational Goals

1.Ministerial and Public Leadership

 Demonstrate a comprehension of and the capability to incorporate biblical leadership principles and theological insights with essential professional abilities crucial for successful ministry and leadership in the public sphere. This includes skills in administration, homiletics, education, pastoral care, evangelism, discipleship, and liturgy.

2.Chaplaincy Competency

1. Orientation to the healthcare system as a student function as a professional pastoral/spiritual caregiver in a healthcare facility.
2. Become effective in assessing and meeting the spiritual and emotional needs of patients/residents, family, and staff.
3. Develop communication skills in the area of interpersonal relationships.
4. Be prepared to competently and compassionately respond to the varied crises faced by patients/residents, families and staff.
5. Understand and respond to medical ethical issues.
6. Become a model of professional competence and high ethical standards as a pastoral/spiritual caregiver.

3.Personal & Spiritual Formation

1. Deepen one’s knowledge of and love for God, self, and other.
2. Understand the dynamic process of spiritual transformation into Christlikeness
3. Cultivate a deeper intimacy with Christ in personal life through development and practice of spiritual disciplines (formational habits)
4. Exhibit an increasing degree of the fruit of the Spirit, that is, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

2 Educational Process

• PT561 Clinical Pastoral Education 1 – Introduction to chaplaincy covers the biblical foundation for pastoral care, the spiritual formation of the Chaplain, hospital visitation dos and don’ts, active listening skills, the Chaplain’s role and identity, terminal issues, grief issues, and how to handle basic emergency situations.
• PT562 Clinical Pastoral Education 2 – This class looks at the professional and personal life of a healthcare Chaplain, spiritual assessment and charting, cross cultural ministry, ministry to staff, being a team player, ministry to surgical patients, general biblical principles on suffering and healing, and an overview of spiritual warfare.
• PT571 Clinical Pastoral Education 3 – This class covers the history of chaplaincy, healthcare policies and procedures, crisis counseling guidelines, medical ethics, family dynamics, responding to objections, funerals, and prayer in world religions.
• PT572 Clinical Pastoral Education 4 – In this final class, the focus will be on mental health ministry, social issues related to healthcare, ministry to the elderly, oncology ministry, professional boundaries, avoiding compassion fatigue, and establishing the Chaplain’s office.

Contact

Kim, James H. 

Manager of Professional Chaplaincy Program

Board Certified Chaplain (BCC)

chapjkim@gmail.com

M.Div.  

Cho, Hannah Young                                                                             

Adjunct Professor

Christian Ethics

Ph.D. in Religion | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

M.A. | Claremont Graduate University

M.A. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. | University of Central Oklahoma

Cho, Hea Jung                     

Adjunct Professor

Christian Music

D.M.A. in Piano Performance and Music Education | University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)

M.M. | University of Southern California

M.M. | Yeung Nam University

B.M. | Yeung Nam University

Choi, Cheol                                                      

Adjunct Professor

Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in History of Early Christian spirituality | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

M.A. | Pacific School of Religion

Th.M. | Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley

M.Div. | Hanshin University, School of Theology

B.A. | Sungkyul Christian University

Choi, Chong Hun                                          

Adjunct Professor

Theology, Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in Spiritual Theology | University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, UK)

S.T.M. | Yale University

M.Div. | Princeton Theological Seminary

M.A. | Claremont School of Theology

B.A. | University of Southern California

Choi, Karen                                        

Adjunct Professor

Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in Christian Education and Spiritual Formation | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

M.A. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

B.S. | University of Southern California

Han, Sang In                                                                 

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

D.Miss. | Grace College and Theological Seminary (Winona Lake, IN)

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.D. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

Th.B. | Honam Theological University and Seminary

Jang, Sewon

Adjunct Faculty

Worship & Liturgics

Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies | Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA)

M.S.T. | Yale Divinity School, Yale University

M.A. | Calvin Theological Seminary

M.A. | Dallas Baptist University

M.Div. | Seoul Theological Seminary

B.A. | Soongsil University

Joo, Haeyoung

Adjunct Professor

Christian Education

Ph.D. in Christian Education | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX)

M.A.C.E. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.B.A. | Dallas Baptist University

Ju, Randy Sung                       

Adjunct Professor

Intercultural Ministry

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies | Georgia Central University (Atlanta, GA)

Th.M. | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

D.Min. in Church Leadership | Denver Seminary

M.Div. | Talbot Theological Seminary, Biola University

B.A. | California State University, Northridge

Jung, Mihye

Adjunct Professor

Old Testament Studies

Ph.D. in Old Testament | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

Th.M. | Seoul Theological University

M.Div. | Seoul Theological University

B.A. | Seoul Theological University

Jung, Won Seok

Adjunct Professor

Old Testament Studies

Ph.D. in Old Testament | Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, IL)

M.Div. | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A. | Seoul Theological University

Kang, Jung Ja                                              

Dean of Academic Affairs

Christian Education

Ph.D. in Christian Education | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

M.A. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.A. | Chongshin Graduate School of Theology, Chongshin University

B.A. | Anyang University

Kang, Mi Young

Adjunct Professor

Christian Music

Hochschule fuer Musik Wuerzburg (Konzert Diplom) (Wuerzburg, Germany)

Hochschule fuer Kirchenmusik Heidelberg (Heidelberg, Germany)

M.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

Kang, Woo Joong                      

Adjunct Professor

Christian Social Ethics

Ph.D. in Social Ethics (Candidate) | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

M.Div. | Yale Divinity School, Yale University

B.A. | Ohio State University

Kim, Eun Joo                                       

Adjunct Professor

Social Work, Missiology

Ph.D. in Contextual Studies | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (Santa Fe Springs, CA)

M.Div. | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

M.A. | Cheongju University

B.A. | Korean National University of Transportation

Kim, Il Kwon                                                

Adjunct Professor

Islamic Missiology

M.A. in Missiology | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

M.Div. | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

Certificate | Dar Comboni Institute (Islam, Arabic), Egypt

Certificate | Capernwray Bible College, UK

B.Ed. | Daegu University

Kim, In Sik

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

Ph.D. in Contextual Studies | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (Santa Fe Springs)

D.Miss. | Fuller Theological Seminary

Th.M. | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian College and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Korea University

Kim, Jeeyoun                                                

Adjunct Professor

Family Counseling

Ph.D. in Counseling | Baekseok University (Cheonan, South Korea)

M.A. | Baekseok University

B.S. | Ehwa Womans University

Kim, Paul Taidoo                                            

Adjunct Professor

Family Counseling

Ph.D. Family Ministry and in Biblical Counseling | Southwestern Baptist Seminary (Fort Worth, TX)

D.Min. | Southwestern Baptist Seminary

MAMFC, MACE | Southwestern Baptist Seminary

M.Div. | Chongshin Graduate School of Theology

B.A. | Chongshin University

Kim, Rubin 

Dean of Research Grant and Development | SEVIS (DSO) Officer

Missiology

D.I.C.S. (In Progress) | Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

Th.M. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.Div. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.A. | California State University, Los Angeles

B.A. | Georgia Institute of Technology

Kim, Soon Young

Adjunct Professor

Old Testament Studies

Ph.D. in Old Testament | Baekseok University (Cheonan, South Korea)

Th.M. | Baekseok University

M.Div. | ACTS University

B.A. | ACTS University

Kim, Sunny                                         

Adjunct Professor

Intercultural Communication

Doctor of Global Leadership | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

Ph.D. | Shepherd University

M.A. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. | International Reformed University and Seminary

Kim, Jake Yong Hwan

Adjunct Professor

Christian Education

Ph.D. in Christian Education | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

M.A. in Youth, Family and Culture | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Chongshin Graduate School of Theology

B.A. | Chongshin University

Ko, Jong Pil                                            

Dean of Institutional Research | Director of Undergraduate Programs and MAICS

Christian Education, Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in Christian Education | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

M.A. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.A. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.Div. | Baekseok University

B.E. | University of Incheon

Koo, Kyung Mo

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

D.I.C.S. | Grace College and Theological Seminary (Winona Lake, IN)

Th.M. | Asbury Theological Seminary

S.T.M. | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

M.A. | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Hannam University

Lee, Dong Woo                                  

Adjunct Professor

Theology

Ph.D. in Comparative Theology and Philosophy | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

M.Div. | San Francisco Theological Seminary

B.A. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Seoul National University

Lee, Sang Meyng                             

President|CEO

New Testament Studies

Ph.D. in New Testament | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

M.A. | Claremont Graduate University

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.S. | Keimyung University

Park, Dong Jin                                             

Adjunct Professor

Bible meditation

M.Div. | Presbyterian General Assembly Theological Seminary, Chongshin University (Seoul, South Korea)

B.Th. | Presbyterian General Assembly Theological Seminary, Chongshin University

Park, Dong Sik    

Adjunct Professor

Systematic Theology

Ph.D. in Religion and Theology | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

Th.M. | Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Keimyung University

Park, Esther Lee                                          

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

Ph.D. in Missiology | University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (Lampeter, UK)

M.Div. | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.M. | California State University, Fullerton

B.A. | California State University, Fullerton

Park, Il Seo                                                      

Adjunct Professor

New Testament Studies

Ph.D. (In Progress) | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

M.A. | Claremont School of Theology

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Sogang University

Park, One Ho

Adjunct Professor

Christian Education

Ed.D. | Presbyterian School of Christian Education (Richmond, VA)

Th.M. | Princeton Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Keimyung University

Park, Suhn Ki                                               

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

D.I.C.S. | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

M.A.C.C. | HIS University

M.A.I.C.S. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.Ph. | Chung-Ang University

Park, Young Joon          

Adjunct Professor

Old Testament Studies

Dr.Thel. in Old Testament | Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Universitat Heidelberg (Germany)

M.A. | Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Universitat Heidelberg

M.Div. | Seoul Theological University

B.A. | Seoul Theological University

Song, Byung Joo                              

Adjunct Professor

Homiletics

D.Min. / Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

Th.M. / Fuller Theological Seminary

M.Div. / Kosin University

B.Th. / Kosin University

Song, Inseo                            

Adjunct Professor

Church History, Historical Theology

Ph.D. in Church History | Princeton Theological Seminary (Princeton, NJ)

M.T.S. | Duke Divinity School, Duke University

M.Div. | The Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University

B.A. | Korea University

Suh, Kyung Lan                                

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

M.A. | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.A. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.S. | Yonsei University

B.S. | Ewha Womans University

Yang, Jeongmo                                             

Adjunct Professor

Christian Ethics, Dialectics

Ph.D. in Biblical Studies with Biblical Ministries | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Kansas City, MS)

Th.M. | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Th.M. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

M.E. | North Carolina State University

M.A. | Seigakuin University Graduate School

B.S. | Soongsil University

Yoo, Young Ki                      

Adjunct Professor

Ministry

D.Min. (In Progress) | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

Th.M. | Princeton Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A. | California State University, Los Angeles

English M.Div.

Cho, Hannah Young                                                                             

Adjunct Professor

Christian Ethics

Ph.D. in Religion | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

M.A. | Claremont Graduate University

M.A. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. | University of Central Oklahoma

Choi, Cheol                                                      

Adjunct Professor

Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in History of Early Christian spirituality | Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, CA)

M.A. | Pacific School of Religion

Th.M. | Jesuit School of Theology in Berkeley

M.Div. | Hanshin University, School of Theology

B.A. | Sungkyul Christian University

Choi, Karen                                        

Adjunct Professor

Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in Christian Education and Spiritual Formation | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

M.A. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

B.S. | University of Southern California

Jang, Sewon

Adjunct Faculty

Worship & Liturgics

Ph.D. in Liturgical Studies | Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA)

M.S.T. | Yale Divinity School, Yale University

M.A. | Calvin Theological Seminary

M.A. | Dallas Baptist University

M.Div. | Seoul Theological Seminary

B.A. | Soongsil University

Joo, Haeyoung

Adjunct Professor

Christian Education

Ph.D. in Christian Education | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, TX)

M.A.C.E. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.B.A. | Dallas Baptist University

Kim, Joochan

Adjunct Professor

Old Testament Studies

D.Min. (In Progress) | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

Th.M. in Old Testament and Semitics | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.Div. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

B.A. | University of California, San Diego

Kim, Lauren J.

Adjunct Professor

Church History

Ph.D. in Reformation Studies | University of St. Andrews (St. Andrews, Scotland, UK)

M.Litt. | University of St. Andrews

M.A. | Westminster Seminary

B.A. | University of Southern California

Kim, Rubin 

Dean of Research Grant and Development | SEVIS (DSO) Officer

Missiology

D.I.C.S. (In Progress) | Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

Th.M. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.Div. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.A. | California State University, Los Angeles

B.A. | Georgia Institute of Technology

Kwon, Sang K.                                 

Adjunct Professor

Christian Education

D.Min. in Homiletics (In Progress) | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

D.Min. | Azusa Pacific University

Ed.D. | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A. | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

M.Div. | Tyndale Seminary

B.A. | Tyndale University

Lee, Dong Woo                                  

Adjunct Professor

Theology

Ph.D. in Comparative Theology and Philosophy | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

M.Div. | San Francisco Theological Seminary

B.A. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Seoul National University

Rhee, Victor Sung Yul                  

Adjunct Professor

New Testament Studies

Ph.D. in New Testament | Dallas Theological Seminary (Dallas, TX)

Th.M. | Talbot Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Capital Bible Seminary

B.S. | University of Maryland

Song, Inseo                            

Adjunct Professor

Church History, Historical Theology

Ph.D. in Church History | Princeton Theological Seminary (Princeton, NJ)

M.T.S. | Duke Divinity School, Duke University

M.Div. | The Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University

B.A. | Korea University

Yoo, Young Ki                      

Adjunct Professor

Ministry

D.Min. (In Progress) | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

Th.M. | Princeton Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Princeton Theological Seminary

B.A. | California State University, Los Angeles

M.Div. in Professional Chaplaincy

Kwon, Sang K.                                 

Adjunct Professor

Christian Education

D.Min. in Homiletics (In Progress) | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

D.Min. | Azusa Pacific University

Ed.D. | Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.A. | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

M.Div. | Tyndale Seminary

B.A. | Tyndale University

Kim, James H.                                 

Adjunct Professor

D.Min. in Leadership | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

Professional Board Certified Chaplain | Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Association

M.Div. | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.A. | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.Div. in Professional Coaching

Chung, Peter                                                            

Director of MAPC

D.Miss. | Grace Theological Seminary (Winona Lake, IN)

M.A. | Western Seminary

M.A. | New York States University

M.A. | Kyunghee Graduate University

B.A. | Anyang University

Han, Hae Jung                                  

Adjunct Professor

D.D.C. (In Progress) | Canada Christian College (Ontario, Canada)

M.A. | Ajoo Graduate School

M.Div. | Hansei University

Joo, Ayoung             

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Coaching | Namseoul University (Seoul, South Korea)

M.A. | Sungkyunkwan University

B.A. | Korea National Open University

Jeong, Ho-Youn     

Adjunct Professor

M.A. in Business Administration | Grraduate School of Business, Ajou University (Suwon, South Korea)

B.A. | Hanbat National University

Lee, Myong Jin       

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Theology | Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea)

Th.M. | Yonsei University

M.A. | University of Cincinnati

B.A. | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Lee, So Young         

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (Seoul, South Korea)

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.Ed. | Northeast China National University of China

Yoon, Soo Young                

Adjunct Professor

Ed.D. | Kosin University

M.A. | Pusan University

B.A. | Kosin University

M.A.I.C.S.

Choi, Chong Hun                                          

Adjunct Professor

Theology, Spiritual Theology

Ph.D. in Spiritual Theology | University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, UK)

S.T.M. | Yale University

M.Div. | Princeton Theological Seminary

M.A. | Claremont School of Theology

B.A. | University of Southern California

Han, Sang In                                                                 

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

D.Miss. | Grace College and Theological Seminary (Winona Lake, IN)

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.D. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

Th.B. | Honam Theological University and Seminary

Ju, Randy Sung                       

Adjunct Professor

Intercultural Ministry

Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies | Georgia Central University (Atlanta, GA)

Th.M. | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

D.Min. in Church Leadership | Denver Seminary

M.Div. | Talbot Theological Seminary, Biola University

B.A. | California State University, Northridge

Kim, Eun Joo                                       

Adjunct Professor

Social Work, Missiology

Ph.D. in Contextual Studies | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America (Santa Fe Springs, CA)

M.Div. | Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America

M.A. | Cheongju University

B.A. | Korean National University of Transportation

Kim, Rubin 

Dean of Research Grant and Development | SEVIS (DSO) Officer

Missiology

D.I.C.S. (In Progress) | Cook School of Intercultural Studies, Biola University (La Mirada, CA)

Th.M. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.Div. | Talbot School of Theology, Biola University

M.A. | California State University, Los Angeles

B.A. | Georgia Institute of Technology

Kim, Sunny                                         

Adjunct Professor

Intercultural Communication

Doctor of Global Leadership | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

Ph.D. | Shepherd University

M.A. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. | International Reformed University and Seminary

Koo, Kyung Mo

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

D.I.C.S. | Grace College and Theological Seminary (Winona Lake, IN)

Th.M. | Asbury Theological Seminary

S.T.M. | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

M.A. | Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Hannam University

Park, Dong Jin                                             

Adjunct Professor

Bible meditation

M.Div. | Presbyterian General Assembly Theological Seminary, Chongshin University (Seoul, South Korea)

B.Th. | Presbyterian General Assembly Theological Seminary, Chongshin University

Park, Esther Lee                                          

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

Ph.D. in Missiology | University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (Lampeter, UK)

M.Div. | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.M. | California State University, Fullerton

B.A. | California State University, Fullerton

Park, Suhn Ki                                               

Adjunct Professor

Missiology

D.I.C.S. | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

M.A.C.C. | HIS University

M.A.I.C.S. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.Ph. | Chung-Ang University

M.A.C.P.

Jeong, Sue N.                                               

Adjunct Professor

M.S. in Marital and Family Therapy | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

M.A. in Family Studies | Fuller Theological Seminary

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.S. | Seoul National University

Kim, Grace Sungun                                      

Adjunct Professor

D.Min. | Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA)

M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy | Fuller Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Fuller Theological Seminary

B.A. | California State University, Los Angeles

Kim, Kay                                             

Adjunct Professor

Psy.D. | Southern California Seminary (El Cajon, CA)

M.A.C.P. | Southern California Seminary

B.A. in Psychology | Ewha Womans University

Kim, Yong Hwan                                                      

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Spiritual Care and Counseling | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

Th.M. | Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Th.M. | ACTS University

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.Th. | ACTS University

Lee, Chang Kyoo                                          

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Pastoral Care and Counseling | Claremont School of Theology (Claremont, CA)

Th.M. | Emory University

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Yonsei University

Lee, Jenny J.                                                 

Director of Counseling Psychology

Psy.D. | Southern California Seminary (El Cajon, CA)

M.A.C.P. | Southern California Seminary

M.A.C.E. | Biola University

M.A. | Azusa Pacific University

B.A. | Sungkyul University

Lee, Jong Cheon                                           

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Psychology and Counseling | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Fort Worth, Texas)

M.A. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

M.A.M.F.C. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

B.S. | Hanyang University

M.A.P.C.

Chung, Peter                                                            

Director of MAPC

D.Miss. | Grace Theological Seminary (Winona Lake, IN)

M.A. | Western Seminary

M.A. | New York States University

M.A. | Kyunghee Graduate University

B.A. | Anyang University

Han, Hae Jung                                  

Adjunct Professor

D.D.C. (In Progress) | Canada Christian College (Ontario, Canada)

M.A. | Ajoo Graduate School

M.Div. | Hansei University

Joo, Ayoung             

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Coaching | Namseoul University (Seoul, South Korea)

M.A. | Sungkyunkwan University

B.A. | Korea National Open University

Jeong, Ho-Youn     

Adjunct Professor

M.A. in Business Administration | Grraduate School of Business, Ajou University (Suwon, South Korea)

B.A. | Hanbat National University

Lee, Myong Jin       

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Theology | Yonsei University (Seoul, South Korea)

Th.M. | Yonsei University

M.A. | University of Cincinnati

B.A. | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

Lee, So Young         

Adjunct Professor

Ph.D. in Pastoral Counseling | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary (Seoul, South Korea)

Th.M. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.Ed. | Northeast China National University of China

Yoon, Soo Young                

Adjunct Professor

Ed.D. | Kosin University

M.A. | Pusan University

B.A. | Kosin University

Emeritus Professor

Kim, In Soo

Emeritus Professor | 5th President

Ph.D. in Christian History | Union Presbyterian Seminary (Richmond, VA)

S.T.M. | University of Dubuque Theological Seminary

D.Min. | McCormick Theological Seminary

Th.M. | The United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Hannam University

Suh, Jung Woon   

Emeritus Professor | 4th President

S.T.D. | San Francisco Theological Seminary (San Anselmo, CA)

Th.M. | Calvin Theological Seminary

M.Div. | Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary

B.A. | Han Nam University