Description of program: The new Garrett-Evangelical Ph.D. program builds on the tradition of the joint Garrett/Northwestern program, which has been in existence since the 1930s. The program is part of the mission of Garrett-Evangelical and supplements schoolÕs commitment to preparation for ministry. The program prepares persons for teaching and research in theological seminaries and departments of religion in colleges and universities and for leadership in the church. While the program is centered at Garrett-Evangelical, we draw on faculty and library resources at Northwestern University, other approved universities, and the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS). The purpose of this program is to develop competencies in the knowledge of the theories and practices of healing and care in church and society. The history of this field encompasses the theological foundations of healing and care, pastoral theology, pastoral psychology, psychology of religion, and the theories and practices of pastoral counseling and psychotherapy. This degree trains persons for leadership in the church's task of equipping the whole people of God for the ministry of pastoral care and counseling and providing leadership in Christ's ministry of personal and society transformation.

Faculty and faculty interests: David Hogue, James Poling, and Lallene Rector.

Admissions requirements: Completion of an M.Div., MCE, M.T.S. or MA in theological studies or equivalent. In ministry areas, pastoral experience and/or church leadership will be expected. Students will be asked to provide scores on the GRE (the TOEFL is required for international applicants who have not completed a degree in the U.S.); transcripts and academic records; 3 references from academic and church sources; a statement of purpose; and an academic paper.

Program requirements: 4 core courses for all Ph.D. students (Biblical and Theological Hermeneutics; Religion and Culture; Teaching Seminar; and Research Seminar); 4 courses in Biblical, historical, systematic, or ethical theology; 4 courses at Northwestern or other approved school at a doctoral level in psychology or other social science discipline; 6 courses in the specialization of pastoral counseling (1 course should be practical and pastoral theology; at least half of these courses would clearly strengthen the students in the area of theological method); 2 research tools (1 modern language such as Spanish, French or German or language pertaining directly to research, such as Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, etc., and 1 quantitative or qualitative research tool directly related to dissertation research); 4 exams (1 in Biblical, systematic, historical, or ethical theology, and 1 each in psychology, pastoral theology, and psychology of religion); dissertation and exam; residency at least 4 quarters on campus.

Clinical component: Entering students are required to have certain courses in psychological theory and at least 1 year of part-time clinical training in CPE or pastoral counseling before admission. Some courses will have a clinical component.

Cost and financial aid: The tuition will be $13,500 for 1999-2000. Named fellowships frequently subsidize up to 50% of tuition costs for most students.

Contact person: James Newton Poling, Ph.D. Program Director, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, 2121 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60201, 847-866-3900 or 847-866-3985, fax 847-866-3957, jpoling@nwu.edu, seminary email: seminary@nwu.edu, www.garrett.nwu.edu.

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