Our Mission The mission of Trinity Southwest University is to provide quality higher education to adult learners, teaching them (through a variety of biblically based disciplines) to uphold the divine authority of the Bible as God's inspired representation of reality to humankind, and equipping them to apply its eternal truths to all phases of life. Our Doctrinal Position Trinity Southwest University is a trans-denominational institution in the evangelical mainstream of the historic Christian Faith. However, TSU views creedal formulations and statements of faith beyond the Bible itself, as grids that relegate the Word of God to patient status, rather than its proper role as agent in our lives. Therefore, we humbly submit our minds to the Bible by embracing Scripture (the ancient Hebrew Tanakh and the New Testament) as the only written, divinely inspired representation of reality given by God to humankind, speaking with absolute authority in all matters upon which it touches. Educational Philosophy TSU embraces a nontraditional educational philosophy. Each student determines, to a significant degree, the kinds of learning experiences that best fit that student's individual needs, talents, and preferences. We believe such self-directed study (with appropriate guidance and assistance) stimulates higher levels of motivation and achievement for adult learners, who know what they want to accomplish in their individual pursuit of higher education. Campus TSU is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico surrounded by the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the American southwest. The campus ncludes classrooms, an Administrative Center, Research Library, and a Distance Education Center. Also located on campus is The Museum of Archaeology and Biblical History, a unique learning center designed to demonstrate the historical authenticity of the biblical narrative. History Since 1990, TSU has been serving New Mexico's Christian community as an institution of higher learning. Originally known as Trinity Southwest, it served as an extension campus of an internationally recognized Bible College and Seminary. In 1996, TSU moved to its present Albuquerque campus. In 2001, TSU became an independent institution comprised of several Colleges and Institutes. In 2003, based on its significant experience with distance education, TSU initiated a unified nontraditional delivery system for all of its educational programs, both on campus and off campus. It is designed to deliver biblically based higher education that is flexible in meeting the needs of each individual student. Affiliations The Association of Christian Schools International (approved provider) The International Symposium on Archaeology and the Bible The Archaoes, Ltd. Store The Museum of Archaeology and Biblical History TSU Press Dr. Charles Aling Associate Professor College of Biblical Archaeology TSU Subject Areas: Ancient Near Eastern History, Egyptology, Biblical Archaeology. Education: B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Minnesota. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: extensive travel/study in Europe and the Near East. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Teaching in the field of Ancient History with specialization in Egyptoloty since 1972; Assistant Field Director, U. of Minn. Excavation in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt (1972); Assistant Field Director, Epigraphical Survey, the Temple of Tutankhamun & Ay at Karnak, Luxor, Egypt (1978); Professor of History & Archaeology, Tennessee Temple University (1977-81); Professor of Old Testament & Archaeology, Valley Baptist Theological Seminary (1981-85); Staley Foundation Lecturer, The Master's College (1995); Presenting Scholar, International Symposium on Archaeology & the Bible (2002, 2003). Publications: Egypt & Bible History (Baker); numerous articles in professional journals and periodicals; Historical Editor, NEAS Journal. Professional Societies/Honors: NEAS; President, Institute for Biblical Archaeology; American Research Center (Egypt); elected member, Egypt Exploration Society of Great Britain; Sears Foundation Teacher of the Year (1991); Fellow, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Current Responsibilities: Professor of History & Department Chair, Northwestern College (since 1985); Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1999). Dr. Peter Briggs Dean and Professor College of Theological Studies www.thefoothills.us TSU Subject Areas: Theology, Biblical Studies, Biblical Archaeology. Education: B.M.E., M.M.E., Rensalaer Polytechnic Institute; M.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M.S.L., Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: biblical archaeology, historical geography of the Holy Land, archaeological field methods, Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Israel. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Research Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (1996-2003); Surveyor & Research Scientist, Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel, with Associates for Biblical Research (1996-2000); Instructor, ABR Excavation Field School, Israel (1996-2000); Bethsaida Excavation (2 seasons); Director, Daystar Systems (ongoing); Presenting Scholar, International Symposium on Archaeology & the Bible (2003). Publications: Testing the Factuality of the Conquest of Ai Narrative in the Book of Joshua (TSU Press); numerous contributions to professional journals and periodicals. Professional Societies/Honors: ETS, NEAS, ISAB, Pi Tau Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Sigma Psi, Tau Beta Pi (Fellow); Principle Fellow, Honeywell. Current Responsibilities: Minister of Church-Based Theological Education, Foothills Fellowship; Dean, TSU College of Theological Studies (since 1994). Dr. Len Buchholz Associate Professor College of Biblical & Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Studies, Theology. Education: B.A., M.B.A., College of Santa Fe; M.A., Trinity Theological Seminary; D.Min., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Current Responsibilities: Associate Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 2003). Dr. Jerry L. Burton Professor College of Biblilcal & Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Administration, Management, Leadership. Education: B.S., University of New Mexico; U.S.A.F. Squadron Officer School; U.S.A.F. Air Command & Staff College; M.B.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Trinity Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Admissions Liaison Officer, Lt. Col., U.S.A.F. Reserves, U.S. Air Force Academy (ongoing); lecturer & researcher, biblical leadership and administration (ongoing); FAA Certified Flight Instructor (ongoing); extensive industry experience in management and information systems; professional experience in sound and stage productions including major concert and theater venues; Chariman, Republican Party of Sandoval County, NM (1992-94). Professional Societies/Honors: numerous military honors and awards; Who's Who in American Aviation. Current Responsibilities: Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies. Prof. Gary A. Byers Associate Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Archaeology & Biblical History, Field Archaeology. Education: B.S., M.A., Liberty University; M.A., Baltimore Hebrew University; Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Baltimore Hebrew University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Field Archaeologist, Tel Miqne/Ekron Excavation, Israel (1984); Field Supervisor, Khirbet Nisya Excavation, Israel (1993-94); Administrative Director & Field Supervisor, Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel (1995-2000); full-time pastor for twenty years; Archaeologist, Associates for Biblical Research (1993-Present). Publications: numerous papers and articles in professional journals and periodicals. Professional Societies: ASOR, NEAS, NEAS Board of Directors. Current Responsibilities: Pastoral Minister and Counselor, Substance Abuse Rehabilitation; Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1999); Field Supervisor, The Tall el-Hammam Excavation, Jordan. Dr. Steven Collins Executive Dean, TSU Dean and Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History College of Biblical Studies TSU Subject Areas: Archaeology & Biblical History, Biblical Languages, Apologetics, Biblical Studies, Theology. Education: Undergraduate studies in Anthropology, the University of New Mexico; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Luther Rice Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: International Seminar in Theology & Law, Strasbourg, France; International Institute in Human Rights, University of Strasbourg, France; Biblical Archaeology and Historical Geography, the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Israel; extensive travel and research in Europe and the Near East. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Field Archaeologist (ongoing); Bethsaida Excavation, Israel (ongoing); Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel (1995-2000); Capernaum/Kursi Excavations, Israel (ongoing); Director, Cities of the Plain Archaeological Project, Jordan (ongoing); guest scholar on numerous national radio programs and television documentaries (ongoing); field research in Europe, Israel, Jordan, Egypt and Turkey; Presenting Scholar, International Symposium on Archaeology & the Bible (2003-2006). Publications: Championing the Faith (Hensley), Christian Discipleship (Hensley), Mastering New Testament Greek (TSU Press), Let My People Go: Using Historical Synchronisms to Identify the Pharaoh of the Exodus (TSU Press), The Search for Sodom and Gomorrah (TSU Press). Professional Societies: ASOR, SBL, AAR, NEAS, ETS, ISAB, IES, ABR. Current Responsibilities: Executive Dean, TSU (since 1991); Dean and Professor, College of Archaeology & Biblical History, TSU; Executive Curator, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque); Director/Guide, Bible Lands Expeditions; Director, The Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project, Jordan. Prof. Terrell Daughtry Associate Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Anthropology, Biblical Archaeology. Education: B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: travel/research in Latin America and Israel. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: professional anthropologist and Professor of Anthropology for over 25 years; represented UNM at the NATO Symposium in Primatology (1972); curriculum develop in Arts and Sciences (ongoing); Director, Symposia in Southwestern Archaeology, University of Texas (1995, 1996); Regional Vice President, Society for Anthropology in Community Colleges (1997-98); fieldwork, Bible Lands Expedition, Israel (2003); fieldwork, The Tall el-Hammam Excavation Project, Jordan. Professional Societies/Honors: NEAS, ISAB; Doctoral Fellow, Trinity Southwest University (1998-present). Current Responsibilities: Professor, TVI Community College (since 1974); Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1998). Dr. Anne Davis Professor College of Biblical Studies Dean and Professor Bible Interact www.bibleinteract.com TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Studies, Theology, Hebraic Studies; Hebraic Foundations. Education: B.A., Connecticut College; M.A., San Diego State University; M.A., Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary (with the University of Liverpool); Post-graduate/doctoral studies: extensive travel and research in Israel, Europe and around the world. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: current research in 1st century Halakhic Midrash in the Pauline Epistles, and Midrash in the Gospels. Publications: ?Allegorically Speaking: Galatians 4:21-5:1? in The Bulletin for Biblical Research; numerous papers presented to the Society of Biblical Literature. Current Responsibilities: Biblical Researcher and Author; Professor, College of Biblical Studies. Dr. John J. Davis Associate Professor College of Biblical & Theological Studies College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Old Testament Studies, Hebrew, Biblical Archaeology. Education: undergraduate studies, Philadelphia College of the Bible; B.A., Trinity College; M.Div., Th.M., Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary; D.D., Trinity College. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Near East School of Archaeology, Jerusalem (1963). Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Pastor, Faith Bible Church, Tampa, FL (1956-59); Instructor, Grace College (1963-65); surveys & excavations at Native American sites in the U.S. and San Salvador (1964-66); excavations in Jerusalem (1968); Area Supervisor, Tekoa Archaeological Expedition, Israel (1968, 1970); Executive Dean, Near East Institute of Archaeology, Jerusalem (1970-71); Supervisor, tomb exploration, Joint Expedition to Ai/Raddana Excavations, Israel (1974); Supervisor, Heshbon Expedition, Jordan (1976); Executive Vice President (1976-82), President (1986-93), Grace College & Theological Seminary; Supervisor, tomb excavations, Tell Abila, Jordan (1982, 1984); Visiting Professor, Bethany Theological Seminary, Singapore (1996-present); Supervisor, tomb excavations, Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel (2000); lecturer at colleges, universities and seminaries worldwide (ongoing). Publications: Biblical Numerology (Baker), Conquest & Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges & Ruth (Baker), Moses & the Gods of Egypt (Baker), A History of Israel: From Conquest to Exile (Baker, with J.C. Whitcomb), The Mummies of Egypt (BMH), Dead Sea Scrolls (Pinegrove); extensive writing for professional journals and reference works including Grace Journal, The Evangelical Commentary, NEAS Bulletin, Wycliffe Bible Encyclopedia, New International Dictionary of Biblical Archaeology (Zondervan). Harper?s Bible Dictionary, Holman Bible Dictionary, NIV of the Bible, and New American Standard Study Bible. Professional Societies/Honors: ASOR, ETS, NEAS, NAPH, OWAA, AGLOW, HOWA. Current Responsibilities: Professor of Old Testament & Hebrew, Grace College & Grace Theological Seminary; Associate Professor, TSU College of Biblical & Theological Studies, and the TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 2001). Dr. Thomas Dollahite Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Old Testament Studies, Theology, Biblical Archaeology, Pastoral Ministry. Education: B.A., Trinity College of the Bible; M.A., Trinity Theological Seminary; D.Min., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Internship, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel (1998, 1999, 2000). Current Responsibilities: Pastoral/teaching ministry; Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies, and the TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 2001). Dr. Marcus O. Durham Associate Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Scientific Apologetics, Theology, Apologetics. Education: B.S., Louisiana Tech University; M.E., University of Tulsa; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Southwest Biblical Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Dean of Students, Southwest Biblical Seminary (1982-89); research correlating science with the Bible (1985-present); travel/research in 22 countries, and mentoring relationships with students in 15 additional countries; archaeological survey work in Israel and Jordan (1989). Publications: Who Is This God? (with Rosemary Durham); An Intellectual's Argument about God; Micro-Controllers in Systems Design; Systems Design and the 8051; over 100 papers and articles in professional journals. Professional Societies/Honors: Fellow, Institute of Electrical/Electronic Engineers; Diplomate, American College of Forensic Examiners; numerous professional Who's Who listings; Congressional Businessman of the Year; Presidential Committee Medal of Honor; Phi Kappa Phi; Tau Beta Pi; Eta Kappa Nu. Current Responsibilities: Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering, the University of Tulsa; Associate Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 1995). Dr. John Eidsmoe Associate Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Historical and Theological Foundations of Law, Biblical Studies, Law and Apologetics. Education: B.A., St. Olaf College; J.D., University of Iowa; M.Div., Lutheran Brethren Seminary; M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min., Oral Roberts University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Air Command and Staff College, USAF; Air War College, USAF. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Lt. Colonel, USAF Reserve; Lecturer, Air Force Academy (1985-95); numerous adjunct professorships (ongoing); Professor of Law, O.W. Coburn School of Law (1981-86); Admitted to Bar in numerous states, Federal District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, U.S. Supreme Court; guest on hundreds of radio and television talk shows; numerous formal debates with the ACLU, and other liberal organizations; former prosecutor; international lecturer on the relationship between theology and law. Publications: The Christian Legal Advisor (Baker); God & Caesar: Christian Faith and Political Action (Crossway); Christianity & the Constitution (Accent); Christ in the Classroom (Accent); Basis Principles of New Age Thought (New Leaf); and many other books and articles. Honors: Outstanding Professor Award, Faulkner U., (1993); Outstanding Professor Award, O.W. School of Law (1984, 1986); Bishop?s Medal (1971, for pro-life work). Current Responsibilities: Emeritus Professor of Law, Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University, Montgomery, AL; Associate Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 1991). Prof. Glennys Elliott Associate Professor College of Biblical Counseling TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Counseling. Education: Graduate, McCurdy School of Practical Nursing; B.S., University of New Mexico; M.A. Trinity Southwest University; doctoral candidate, Trinity Southwest University. Current Responsibilities: Assistant Principal, Biblical Counselor, Albuquerque Christian School; Associate Professor, TSU College of Biblical Counseling (since 2003). Dr. Richard Encinias Dean of Students, TSU Dean and Professor College of Biblical Counseling TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Counseling, Applied Theology. Education: B.A., M.A., University of New Mexico; D.Min., Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Trinity Theological Seminary; travel/study in Israel and Jordan, Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Biblical Counselor (1975-present); Pastor of Counseling & Family Ministries, Calvary Chapel, Albuquerque, NM (1985-1998); New Mexico Regional Director, Growing Families International (1988-2002); Pastor, Congregational Care & Family Ministries, New Covenant Church, Albuquerque (1999-2002). Professional Societies: ISAB. Current Responsibilities: Director, Alive Family Ministries (biblical counseling); Dean of Students, TSU; Dean and Professor, TSU College of Biblical Counseling (since 1998). Dr. Mel Gnatkowski Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Studies, Theology, New Testament, Textual Criticism. Education: B.S., M.S., New Mexico State University; M.Div., Th.D., New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: pastor, Bible teacher, theological educator (ongoing). Current Responsibilities: owner/operator of a cattle ranch in central New Mexico; local church pastor; Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies. Dr. David Hansen Associate Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Archaeology, Old Testament History, Geography of the Holy Land, Military Aspects of Old Testament History. Education: B.G.S., University of Nebraska; M.A., University of Texas; Diploma, U.S. Army War College; Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: extensive travel and study in Israel, Egypt, Jordan (1980-present); archaeological fieldwork in Israel and Jordan (1992, 1998, 2000, 2001); Professor of National Security Studies, U.S. Army War College (1984-91); Chairman, Department of National Security Studies, U.S. Army War College (1984-91); Assistant to the Provost and Dean of Faculty, Penn State University (1991-97); Research Scholar, Peace, Freedom, Security Studies Program (1998-99); Program Director of Studies, Bible World Ministries (1997-present); President, Associates for Biblical Research (1994-2002). Publications: Dilemmas of War and Peace (U. Wisconsin); Intelligence, Deception and Military Operations in the Ancient Near East (Carlisle); numerous articles in professional journals. Professional Societies: ETS, NEAS, ABR. Current Responsibilities: Lecturer on Regional Geography (Near East), Penn State University; Teaching Fellow, Preserving Bible Times; Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History. Dr. Richard Jones Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Archaeology, Archaeometry, Canon History, Church History. Education: B.S., M.S., Washington & Jefferson College; M.A., Rice University; D.Sc., University of New Mexico; Dipl., Criminal Justice Administration, University of New Mexico School of Public Administration. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Archaeology, Hebrew University, Jerusalem; Harvard University; University of South Florida; Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Excavations in Israel (1980-1996), including the Essene Gate (Mt. Zion), Tel Batash (Timnah), Sepphoris, Ashkelon and Dor; prison and jail ministries; ministry to the homeless; restoration of historic church buildings in New Mexico. Professional Societies: ASOR, IES, ISAB. Current Responsibilities: President, Board of Directors, Friends of Religious Studies, University of New Mexico; Board of Overseers, Manzini Bible School, Swaziland; Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1997). Dr. Stephen Lowe Dean and Professor Institute of Biblical Education TSU Subject Areas: Education, Philosophy of Education, Distance Education Methods and Technologies. Education: B.A., Calvary Bible College; M.R.E., Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary; Ph.D., Michigan State University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Princeton Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: professional educator (ongoing); researcher, theological foundations of Christian education; Assistant Professor & Head, Dept. of Christian Education & Family Studies, John Brown University (1984-91); Director, Academic Study Center, University of Arkansas (1991-94). Publications: extensive writing for professional journals and other periodical literature in the fields of Christian education, Biblical education, educational administration, learning taxonomies, and distance education. Professional Societies/Honors: ETS, AAACE, USDLA, CAEL, ICDE, NAPRE, ACCESS; Teaching & Learning Fellow, Association of Theological Schools (1999-2000); Tenure, Erskine Theological Seminary. Current Responsibilities: Associate Dean and Professor of Christian Education, Erskine Theological Seminary; Adjunct Professor, University of North Texas; Concentration Director, Christian Education, Trinity College & Seminary; Dean and Professor, TSU Institute of Biblical Education (since 2002). Dr. Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Studies, Theology, Practical Ministry. Education: Undergraduate studies, University of New Mexico; B.A.,Trinity College of the Bible; M.A., Trinity Theological Seminary; D.Min., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: General Contractor (ongoing); ministry to needy families (home repair); Albuquerque Civic Light Opera (stage design); Long Beach Civic Light Opera (stage design); Media Crew Supervisor, Hoffmantown Church; small group ministry (ongoing); Marriage Enrichment Leader (ongoing); Christian Counselor (ongoing); lecturer & conference speaker on marriage, discipleship, personal growth, leadership, and worship arts. Current Responsibilities: pastoral ministry, marriage seminars, discipleship; Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 2002); Director, Design Implementation, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Dr. James L. Wilson Associate Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Pastoral Ministry, Applied Theology. Education: B.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Semianry. Post-doctoral studies: Spanish, Monterey Peninsula College. Professional Research/Ministry: Ministry in a Postmodern world; conference speaker/lecturer throughout the USA on Postmodern Ministry. Publications: award-winning writer with over 100 pieces in print in more than 40 publications; authored, co-authored, and contributed to seven books; latest books include Future Church: Ministry in a Post-Seeker Age (Serendipity House) (revised and expanded version of Future Church will be released by Broadman & Holman in May 2005), and How to Write Narrative Sermons (Willow City Press). Professional Societies/Honors: Board of Trustees, California Baptist University; Parliamentarian, California Southern Baptist Convention. Current Responsibilities: Senior Pastor, Lighthouse Baptist Church, Seaside, CA; Columnist on preachingplus.com; Online Editor, www.freshministry.org; Associate Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 1998). Dr. Bryant Wood Associate Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Levantine Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology, Field Archaeology. Education: M.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., University of Toronto. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Co-Director, Northern Jordan Dam Survey Project (1978); Ben Gurion University of the Negev excavation at Haruvit, Sinai (1981); Area Supervisor, Wadi Tumilat Excavation Project at Tell el-Maskhuta, Egypt (1979, 1981, 1983); Field Supervisor, Khirbet Nisya Excavation, Israel (1985-94); Director, Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel (1995-2000); Field Archaeologist, Hazor Excavation, Israel (ongoing); Lecturer and Visiting Professor at numerous institutions since 1977 including: Toronto Baptist Seminary, Albany Bible Institute, University of Toronto, Ontario Theological Seminary, Faith Theological Seminary, Biblical Theological Seminary, Evangelical School of Theology, Messiah College, American Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Bible College. Publications: The Sociology of Pottery in Ancient Palestine: The Ceramic Industry and the Diffusion of Ceramic Style in the Bronze and Iron Ages (Sheffield Academic Press); "Khirbet el-Maqatir, 1995-1998" in IEJ; numerous articles in professional journals and reference works including IEJ, BAR, Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls, BASOR, Anchor Bible Dictionary, Biblical Archaeologist, Levant, ADAJ. Professional Societies/Honors: ASOR, NEAS; Fellow, Institute for Biblical Research; Fellow, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Current Responsibilities: Field Archaeologist and Researcher; Director & Archaeologist, Associates for Biblical Research; Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1995). Prof. Monty D. Wyss Associate Professor College of Biblical Counseling TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Counseling, Scientific Apologetics. Education: B.A., Emporia State University; M.A., Institute of Creation Research; M.A., D.Min.(c), Biblical Counseling, Trinity Southwest University. Current Responsibilities: Senior Pastor, United Bible Fellowship Church, Albuquerque, NM; Teacher (Physics, Chemistry and Bible), and Head of the Science Department (Jr. and Sr. High), Hope Christian School, Albuquerque, NM; Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, TSU (since 2003). Dr. William H. McCulloch Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Archaeology, Biblical Studies, New Testament, Theology, Scientific Apologetics. Education: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; M.A., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: biblical archaeology, historical geography of the Holy Land, Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Mechanical Engineer (1968-2003); Engineering Consultant (ongoing); Christian counseling (1970-75); archaeological excavation, Khirbet el-Maqatir (Ai) (2000); extensive travel & study in the Near East; TSU Bible Lands Expedition teaching staff (1998, 2000, 2003); conference and retreat speaker (ongoing). Publications: contributor to numerous technical and engineering publications. Professional Societies/Honors: NEAS, ISAB. Current Responsibilities: Dean of Faculty & Instruction, TSU; Facilities Administrator, TSU; Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies, and TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1998). Prof. Gwen McFatridge Associate Professor Instititute of Biblical Education TSU Subject Areas: Education, Educational Administration. Education: B.A., Tennessee Temple University; M.S., Pensacola Christian College; Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: professional educator for over 25 years. Current Responsibilities: Teacher, Victory Christian School; Associate Professor, TSU Institute of Biblical Education (since 2003). Dr. Ray Mondragon Professor College of Biblical & Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Studies, Theology, Hermeneutics. Education: B.S., University of New Mexico; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; D.Min., Trinity Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Latin American Mission, MILAMEX (1885-present); Creation Science Fellowship (1992-present); Bible Teacher in New Mexico churches (1985-present); Central American Theological Seminary, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1996); Bible Seminary & Church, Kiev, Ukraine (2003). Professional Societies: ETS, CSF(NM). Current Responsibilities: ministry and teaching in many venues, New Mexico and Latin America; Professor, TSU College of Biblical & Theological Studies (since 1991). Dr. John Moore Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Archaeology, Intertestamental History, Historical Geography. Education: B.A., Wesleyan University; D.D.S., Ohio State University; M.S., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., Trinity Southwest University. Post graduate/doctoral studies: Cephalometric Skeletal Analysis, University of Michigan; archaeology and historical geography, Jerusalem University College (1996); extensive travel and study throughout Europe and the Near East (1980-present). Professional/Research/Fieldwork: private practice, maxillofacial surgery (1974-93); Adjunct Professor of Surgery, University of Cincinnati Medical School (1974-93); lecturer and conference speaker on maxillofacial surgical techniques (1980-93); archaeological fieldwork, Khirbet el-Maqatir, Israel (1997); Lecturer in Archaeology & Biblical History, TSU Bible Lands Expeditions (1998-present). Professional Societies: NEAS, ISAB. Current Responsibilities: Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History; Associate Director and Research Scientist (Skeletal, Dental and Physiological Analysis), the Cities of the Plain Archaeological Project, Jordan (since 1996). Dr. John W. Oller, Jr. Associate Professor College of Biblical Representational Research TSU Subject Areas: Linguistics, Biblical Representational Research. Education: B.A., G.S.C., Fresno State College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester (NY). Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Associate Professor of Linguistics, UCLA (1969-72); Professor of Linguistics, University of New Mexico (1972-97); as one of the world's top linguistics scholars, he has delivered lectures at the invitation of foreign governments and agencies in England, Denmark, Spain, Germany, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Mexico, Canada, Cyprus, and also througout United States; frequent guest on national radio and television programs. Publications: over a dozen professional books and over 200 professional articles including Images that Work (Quorum, with J.R. Giardetti), Cloze and Coherence (Bucknell U. Press), Methods that Work (Heinle & Heinle), Teaching All the Children to Read (with Walker & Rattanavich), and Language and Bilingualism (Bucknell U. Press, with Scott & Chesarek). Professional Societies/Honors: National Endowment for the Humanities Grant (1974); Mildenberger Medal (best book on language instruction, 1983); Elected Member, New York Academy of Sciences (1984); PNM Grant, PNM Distinguished Educators Program (1991); numerous Who's Who listings; Directory of American Scholars (since 1982). Current Responsibilities: Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Doris B. Hawthorne Center for Special Education & Communicative Disorders, University of Louisiana; Associate Professor, TSU College of Biblical Representational Research (since 1995). Dr. Denis Otero Associate Professor College of Biblical Studies TSU Subject Areas: Hebraic Studies, Biblical Studies, Holy Land Studies. Education: G.B.S., Christian Associates Seminary (CA); B.A., University of Albuquerque; M.Div., Trinity Theological Seminary; D.R.S., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate/doctoral studies: Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Israel; extensive travel/study in the Near East. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Bethsaida Excavation, Israel (1995, 1998); TSU Bible Lands Expedition, Instructor (1992, 1994, 1996, 2003); international lecturer on the Hebraic roots of Yeshua and the Christian Faith (ongoing); teaching of Hebrew and Hebraic subjects on radio and television (ongoing); Teacher, Spanish, Hebrew and Greek, Paradise Christian School, Albuquerque (1995-present). Publications: Historical & Geographical Survey of Jerusalem & the Holy Land (TSU Press); The Hebrew Alef-Bet Ulpan (TSU Press). Professional Societies: ISAB, ETS, NEAS, National Evangelical Conference (Mexico). Current Responsibilities: Senior Pastor, Maranatha Bible Church, Albuquerque, NM; President, Maranatha Missions, Inc.; Dean of Academics & Curricula, TSU; Associate Professor, TSU College of Biblical Studies. Dr. Charles R. Page II Research Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Archaeology & Biblical History. Education: Undergraduate studies, University of Tennessee; B.A., Lambuth University; M.A., Memphis State University; M.Div., Candler School of Theology, Emory University; Ph.D., Trinity Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: parish appointments (1974-87); Associate Professor of Religion, Lane College (1987-89); Academic Dean and Professor of Biblical Studies, Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies, Israel (1989-2003); excavation projects at Tel Arad, Beth Shean, and in Jordan; Associate Director, Bethsaida Excavation, Israel (ongoing); Publications: The Land and the Book (Abingdon, with C. Volz), Jesus and the Land (Abingdon), From Dan to Beersheva: A Diary of the Holy Land (Steimatzky Press), The Kingdom of God is Like? (Abingdon, with E. Laycock), The Church and the Land: Whatever Happened to Judeo-Christianity? (Abingdon), Paul and the Land (Abingdon); numerous articles in professional journals in the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. Professional Societies/Honors: IES, SBL, AAR, ASOR, BAS, AABT. Current Responsibilities: Licensed Professional Field Archaeologist, Israel Antiquities Authority; Co-Director, Capernaum/Kursi Excavation Project, Israel; Research Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1996). Dr. Randall Price Research Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Archaeology, Biblical History, Field Archaeology, Biblical Languages, Middle Eastern Studies, Apologetics. Education: Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Texas (Austin). Post-graduate/doctoral studies: archaeology and Semitic languages, Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Research Assistant, fieldwork in ceramic analysis and reconstruction, Tel-Yin?am Archaeological Project, Jerusalem and Yavnael, Galilee, Israel (1990-1992); University of Texas (1990-1992); Central Texas Bible College (1992-1993); International School of Theology (1999-2000); Faith Theological Seminary (2000-2002); Adjunct Professor, Tyndale Theological Seminary (ongoing); Visiting Lecturer, Baptist Bible Seminary (ongoing); Instructor, Grace Bible Institute (ongoing); General Editor, Messianic Study Bible. Publications: among his recent works are: The Desecration & Restoration of the Temple as an Eschatological Motif in the Tanach (U. Michigan); Jewish Apocalyptic Literature & the New Testament (U. Michigan); Secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls (Harvest House); The Stones Cry Out: What Archaeology Reveals about the Truth of the Bible (Harvest House). Professional Societies/Honors: ETS, NEAS, SBL, AAR, Fellow, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Current Responsibilities: Research Professor of Biblical Studies & Archaeology, Oregon Theological Seminary; Director, Qumran Plateau Archaeological Project, Dead Sea, Israel; President, World of the Bible Ministries; Research Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1997). Dr. Glenden P. Riddle Associate Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: New Testament, Classical Greek, New Testament Greek, Classical Civilization, Church History. Education: B.A., Bob Jones University; Th.M., Dallas Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Texas (Austin); Th.D., Trinity Theological Seminary. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Light & Liberty (jail/prison ministry) (1985-95); private instructor in New Testament Greek (ongoing); Professor of New Testament, Albuquerque Bible College & Graduate Theological Institute (1991-2003); Adjunct Professor, Trinity College & Seminary (1992-99); courses taught oversees at Yangoon Theological Seminary, Yangoon, Myanmar, and Baptist Bible College, Mandalay, Myanmar (1997); oversees teaching ministry in eastern and southeast Asia (ongoing). Professional Societies: SBL, ETS, GES. Current Responsibilities: missions and theological education in eastern and southeast Asia; Associate Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 1993). Dr. Leen Ritmeyer Associate Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Archaeology, Architectural Reconstruction, Biblical Studies, Hebraic Studies. Education: M.A., Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies, University of York, England; Ph.D., University of Manchester, England. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Tour Guide, Israel (1970-72); Surveyor and Field Architect, Temple Mount, Jerusalem (1973-78); Field Architect, archaeological expedition, Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem (1978-83); Chief Conservation Assistant, Byzantine Cardo, Jerusalem (1983-85); Manager, Conservation and Restoration, Herodian (Roman) Villas, Jewish Quarter, Jerusalem (1985-87); Director of Conservation and Restoration, Roman and Byzantine houses, Ramat Hanadiv, Mount Carmel, Israel (1987-88); Director of Conservation, Khan el-Ahmar (Byzantine Monastery), Judean Desert, Israel (1987-89); also involved in excavations at Bashan, Tel Qasile, Kanaf, Tel Dor, Bet Shean, Tel Acco, Shiloh, Mt. Ebal, Chorazin, Tel Arad, Tel Beersheva, Tel Dan, Tel Gezer, Qumran, Masada, Tel Ashdod, Hamat Gader, Banias, Shechem, Hebron, Khirbet el-Maqatir, and many other sites; Presenting Scholar, International Symposium on Archaeology & the Bible (1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004). Publications: too numerous to mention. Professional Societies/Honors: numerous grants awarded; Fellow, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Current Responsibilities: Co-partner, Ritmeyer Archaeological Design (since 1993); archaeological researcher and the world?s leading authority on the archaeology of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem; Professor of Hebrew, Biblical History & Archaeology, Heritage College, Adelaide, Australia; Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1997). Dr. Gregory Rockhold Associate Professor Institute of Biblical Education TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Education, Educational Administration. Education: B.S., M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University; D.Min., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Broad Horizons Educational Center, Portales, NM (1992-95); Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Portales (1991-95); public school teacher and professional educator/administrator (ongoing since 1992); New Mexico educational licensure, K-12 with Business Education endorsement; New Mexico Administrative K-12, Levels 3A-Administrator & 3B-Instructional Leader. Professional Societies/Honors: Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Upsilon Chapter; NBEA, ASCD, NMASCD; Doctoral Fellowship, Trinity Southwest University. Current Responsibilities: Public School Teacher and Administrator; Associate Professor, TSU Institute of Biblical Education (since 2001). Dr. Latayne C. Scott Dean and Professor College of Biblical Representational Research TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Representational Research; Professional Writing; Cults, World Religions & Worldview; Biblical Studies; Theology. Education: undergraduate studies, Brigham Young University; B.U.S., University of New Mexico; M.S.L., Trinity Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Trinity Southwest University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: guest lecturer for Pepperdine University, Biola University, Lubbock Christian University, Abilene Christian University; national conference speaker/lecturer (ongoing); reviewer of books and publications for several major publishers (ongoing); professional writer for Christian Research Journal, Guideposts, Today's Christian Woman, as well as business, professional, trade and scientific publications (ongoing). Publications: A prolific and award-winning author, among her many recent works are The Mormon Mirage (Zondervan; newly reissued by Covenant); Crisis: Crucible of Praise (Zondervan); After Mormonism, What?: Reclaiming the Ex-Mormon's World View for Christ (Baker), The Red Cord of Hope (Covenant). Professional Societies/Honors: ISAB; 1990 Distinguished Christian Service Award, Pepperdine University. Current Responsibilities: Author-In-Residence; Professional Writer and Editor; Dean and Professor, TSU College of Biblical Representational Research (since 1995). Dr. Michael Strawn Professor College of Biblical Representational Research TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Representational Research, Biblical Studies. Education: undergraduate studies, Lubbock Christian University, Abilene Christian University, Sunset School of Preaching (Lubbock); B.A.,Trinity College of the Bible; M.S.L., Trinity Theological Seminary; Ph.D (c)., Trinity Southwest University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Missionary to Uruguay (1975-1980); pulpit minister for 35 years; Instructor, Sunset School of Preaching (1984-1992). Publications: Representational Research Website, articles and series; extensive production and distribution of audio and video instructional tapes. Current Responsibilities: Pulpit Minister, Lubbock, TX; Researcher in Biblical Representation; Professor, TSU College of Biblical Representational Research (since 1999). Dr. Shirley Strunk Dean Institute of Language and Missions Professor College of Biblical Studies TSU Subject Areas: Russian Language, Spanish Language, Biblical Hebrew, Ancient Semitic Languages, New Testament Greek. Education: B.A., Arizona State University; M.A., Trinity Southwest University; Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Post-graduate studies: Pushkin Institute, Moscow State University; Leningrad Language Institute; University of New Mexico. Teacher/Educator: high school Russian and Spanish (1976-1993); Director, Special Educational Exchange USA/USSR (initiated by President Reagan) (1989-1991); private language instruction. Publications: ?Linkage: the Key to Second Language Acquisition,? Slavic and East European Journal; Managing Biblical Hebrew (TSU Press). Professional Societies/Honors: American Association of Teachers of Slavic & East European Languages (past President, New Mexico and Arizona chapters; National Vice President); AATSP/NM Board; ISAB. Current Responsibilities: Dean, TSU Distance Education; Dean, TSU Institute of Language in Missions; Professor, TSU College of Biblical Studies (since 2001). Dr. Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Studies, Theology, Practical Ministry. Education: Undergraduate studies, University of New Mexico; B.A.,Trinity College of the Bible; M.A., Trinity Theological Seminary; D.Min., Ph.D.(c), Trinity Southwest University. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: General Contractor (ongoing); ministry to needy families (home repair); Albuquerque Civic Light Opera (stage design); Long Beach Civic Light Opera (stage design); Media Crew Supervisor, Hoffmantown Church; small group ministry (ongoing); Marriage Enrichment Leader (ongoing); Christian Counselor (ongoing); lecturer & conference speaker on marriage, discipleship, personal growth, leadership, and worship arts. Current Responsibilities: pastoral ministry, marriage seminars, discipleship; Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 2002); Director, Design Implementation, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Dr. James L. Wilson Associate Professor College of Biblical Studies College of Theological Studies TSU Subject Areas: Pastoral Ministry, Applied Theology. Education: B.A., Wayland Baptist University; M.Div., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary; D.Min., Golden Gate Baptist Theological Semianry. Post-doctoral studies: Spanish, Monterey Peninsula College. Professional Research/Ministry: Ministry in a Postmodern world; conference speaker/lecturer throughout the USA on Postmodern Ministry. Publications: award-winning writer with over 100 pieces in print in more than 40 publications; authored, co-authored, and contributed to seven books; latest books include Future Church: Ministry in a Post-Seeker Age (Serendipity House) (revised and expanded version of Future Church will be released by Broadman & Holman in May 2005), and How to Write Narrative Sermons (Willow City Press). Professional Societies/Honors: Board of Trustees, California Baptist University; Parliamentarian, California Southern Baptist Convention. Current Responsibilities: Senior Pastor, Lighthouse Baptist Church, Seaside, CA; Columnist on preachingplus.com; Online Editor, www.freshministry.org; Associate Professor, TSU Colleges of Biblical Studies & Theological Studies (since 1998). Dr. Bryant Wood Associate Professor College of Archaeology & Biblical History TSU Subject Areas: Levantine Archaeology, Biblical Archaeology, Field Archaeology. Education: M.A., University of Michigan; M.A., Ph.D., University of Toronto. Professional/Research/Fieldwork: Co-Director, Northern Jordan Dam Survey Project (1978); Ben Gurion University of the Negev excavation at Haruvit, Sinai (1981); Area Supervisor, Wadi Tumilat Excavation Project at Tell el-Maskhuta, Egypt (1979, 1981, 1983); Field Supervisor, Khirbet Nisya Excavation, Israel (1985-94); Director, Khirbet el-Maqatir Excavation, Israel (1995-2000); Field Archaeologist, Hazor Excavation, Israel (ongoing); Lecturer and Visiting Professor at numerous institutions since 1977 including: Toronto Baptist Seminary, Albany Bible Institute, University of Toronto, Ontario Theological Seminary, Faith Theological Seminary, Biblical Theological Seminary, Evangelical School of Theology, Messiah College, American Theological Seminary, and Lancaster Bible College. Publications: The Sociology of Pottery in Ancient Palestine: The Ceramic Industry and the Diffusion of Ceramic Style in the Bronze and Iron Ages (Sheffield Academic Press); "Khirbet el-Maqatir, 1995-1998" in IEJ; numerous articles in professional journals and reference works including IEJ, BAR, Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls, BASOR, Anchor Bible Dictionary, Biblical Archaeologist, Levant, ADAJ. Professional Societies/Honors: ASOR, NEAS; Fellow, Institute for Biblical Research; Fellow, The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History (Albuquerque). Current Responsibilities: Field Archaeologist and Researcher; Director & Archaeologist, Associates for Biblical Research; Associate Professor, TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History (since 1995). Prof. Monty D. Wyss Associate Professor College of Biblical Counseling TSU Subject Areas: Biblical Counseling, Scientific Apologetics. Education: B.A., Emporia State University; M.A., Institute of Creation Research; M.A., D.Min.(c), Biblical Counseling, Trinity Southwest University. Current Responsibilities: Senior Pastor, United Bible Fellowship Church, Albuquerque, NM; Teacher (Physics, Chemistry and Bible), and Head of the Science Department (Jr. and Sr. High), Hope Christian School, Albuquerque, NM; Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, TSU (since 2003). ADMINISTRATION Trinity Southwest University is governed by a Board of Directors that also serves as its Board of Regents. The Directors/Regents of the University are responsible for establishing the general policies and procedures by which the school operates. The five-member Board of Directors/Regents is comprised of three members of the Academic Committee (AC), plus two members from the community at large. TSU is a ministry division of Biblical Education Services, Inc., incorporated in the State of New Mexico as a non-profit, tax-exempt, federally-approved 501(c)(3) religious and educational organization. ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION The academic operation of the University is overseen by the following administrators: Dr. Steven Collins, Executive Dean (member, AC) Dr. Richard Encinias, Dean of Students (member, AC) Prof. Tanjia Kraft, Dean of Admissions & Enrollment , Registrar (member, AC, non-voting) Prof. Terry Moore, Director of Academic Research Services Dr. Matthew Valerio-Hirschfeld , Dean of Academics Dr. William McCulloch, Dean of Faculty & Instruction Dr. Shirley Strunk, Dean of Distance Education COLLEGE & INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION The TSU Colleges & Institutes are headed by the following Deans: Dr. Peter Briggs, Dean, College of Theological Studies Dr. Steven Collins, Dean, College of Archaeology & Biblical History; Associate Dean, College of Biblical Studies Dr. Steven Dolberry, Insititute of Institutional Chaplaincy Dr. Richard Encinias, Dean, College of Biblical Counseling Dr. Mel Gnatkowski, Associate Dean, College of Biblical Studies Dr. Stephen D. Lowe, Dean, Institute of Biblical Education Dr. Steve Roberts, Dean, Institute of Spiritual Formation Prof. Celeste Scott, Dean, Institute for Christian Writing Dr. Latayne C. Scott, Dean, College of Biblical Representational Studies Dr. Shirley Strunk, Dean, Institute of Language in Foreign Missions ACADEMIC ADVISORS Upon admission to TSU as a matriculated student, you will be assigned an Academic Advisor. Your Academic Advisor is responsible for guiding you through the initial stages of your degree program and thereby facilitating your successful completion of it. He or she will be your primary resource for counsel in regard to contemplated changes to your program and any other academic issues that may arise. While the assignment of an Academic Advisor will be made by the Dean of Admissions & Enrollment based on faculty availability and perceived areas of common interest, we invite your suggestion. To the maximum extent possible, we will attempt to accommodate your preference. CAREER SERVICES Helping you find a beneficial use for your degree is the mission of the Career Services Department. First, TSU students must learn certain skills. Then they must obtain information on where to apply them. "Job Search" is a program that teaches skills and supervises their practice. Networking can also be a valuable tool. The Career Services Department can make suggestions. TSU alumni are using their degrees in various ways: Biblical counseling Teaching Publication Ministry Missionary Work Research Christian Library Administration Contact us for more information on how we can help you use your degree. LIBRARY The university has a selective and significant research library, specializing in the areas of theology, ancient Near Eastern studies, biblical languages, and works that support biblical exegesis. It is not a lending library, but a research library that students can access locally on-campus. We are actively developing links with other library and research systems. Each of the Colleges of Trinity Southwest University is founded on a focused area of study. The Dean of each College is responsible to develop, implement and direct the educational programs offered by that College. Every College has a faculty consisting of members holding qualifying credentials, each of whom falls into one of the following instructional categories: Professor, Research Professor, or Visiting Professor (the category is determined by the number of courses for which a faculty member is responsible, and/or the range of teaching responsibilities). Choose a college link below to learn more about its program and courses: College of Biblical & Theological Studies College of Archaeology & Biblical History College of Biblical Counseling College of Biblical Representational Research College of Biblical Theology & Leadership Development College of University Studies The TSU College of Biblical & Theological Studies awards degrees at the, graduate and doctoral levels (see the Undergraduate Degree Programs Fact Sheet for bachelors degree overviews). Committed to the Divine inspiration and authority of the Bible, the College offers a rich variety of courses, supported by faculty members who are qualified in and dedicated to their teaching disciplines. Members of the College's international faculty routinely participate in lectures, seminars and symposia held at the TSU campus in Albuquerque and other venues. MASTER OF ARTS or MASTER OF DIVINITY in BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 48 (M.A.) or 66 (M.Div.) (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) M.A. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent) M.Div. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: Biblical languages are not required, but are highly recommended. MAJOR COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH) BS511Biblical Hermeneutics: Theory & Practice BS521Christian Apologetics TH530Christian Theology I TH611Church History: First Century to 1500 TH534Discipleship BS572Exposition of Romans BS631Thinking Critically about the Hebrew Scriptures BS632Thinking Critically about the New Testament ELECTIVE COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH; courses may also be selected from other TSU Colleges & Institutes) BS512Biblical Exegesis & Exposition BS661Biblical Hebrew: Grammar & Syntax I BS662Biblical Hebrew: Grammar & Syntax II BS667Biblical Hebrew Reading TH531Christian Theology II TH613Church History: 1500 to Present BS542English Tools for Biblical Languages BS552Exposition of Genesis BS574Exposition of Revelation BS622Higher Critical Theory: An Analysis BS571New Testament Historical Books BS573New Testament Epistles: I Corinthians to Jude BS641New Testament Greek Grammar & Syntax I BS642New Testament Greek Grammar & Syntax II BS653New Testament Greek Reading BS672New Testament Textual Criticism TH682Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures TH692Theology of the New Testament DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY or MINISTRY in BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 45 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) Ph.D. prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) D.Min. prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: A good working knowledge of both biblical Hebrew and Greek as demonstrated by course work and/or personal evaluation may be required, depending on the area of concentration. SECTION ONE: (15 SCH) Doctoral Reading & Research in major focus area (as assigned by Academic Advisor in consultation with the Dean) SECTION TWO: (each course is 3 SCH; must be taken in the following order) DS721Research Methods DS731Rhetoric & Professional Writing DS821Dissertation (Ph.D.)/Project (D.Min.) Prospectus DS831Dissertation/Project Literature Review DS857Dissertation/Project Research SECTION THREE: (15 SCH) DS985Dissertation/Project: Writing, Defense & Publication The TSU College of Archaeology & Biblical History, with its international faculty, awards two degrees: M.A. and Ph.D. The College offers a broad range of courses, and is actively involved in the archaeological community through research and excavation projects in the Near East. It frequently sponsors study tours to Israel and Jordan, and other parts of the Mediterranean world, and also hosts the International Symposium on Archaeology & the Bible held annually in Albuquerque. The College cooperates closely with The Museum of Archaeology & Biblical History, through which students are privileged to participate in original research, excavation support and analysis projects, internships and docent activities. MASTER OF ARTS in ARCHAEOLOGY & BIBLICAL HISTORY* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 48 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) Prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent) Language requirement: A good working knowledge of both biblical Hebrew and Greek may be required, depending on the area of concentration. MAJOR COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH) AR511Archaeology & the Bible AR521Archaeology & History of Ancient Egypt AR531Archaeology & History of Ancient Mesopotamia AR541Excavation Practicum & Field School I AR611Historical Geography of Bible Lands AR621Historical Synchronisms in Biblical Archaeology AR631Languages & Cultures of the Ancient Near East AR641Levantine Ceramic Typology I ELECTIVE COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH; courses may also be selected from other TSU Colleges & Institutes) AR512Akkadian Grammar & Syntax AR522Aramaic Grammar & Syntax AR532Archaeological Survey Methods AR542Archaeology & History of the Jerusalem Area AR552Archaeology & History of the Jerusalem Temple AR562Archaeology of the New Testament Period AR572Archaeometry AR582Bronze Age Levant AR592Cuneiform Writing Systems AR612Dead Sea Scrolls AR622Excavation Practicum & Field School II AR632History of the Semitic Alphabet AR642Independent Study AR652Independent Study AR662Iron Age Levant AR672Levantine Ceramic Typology II AR682Survey of Semitic Cognates AR692Ugaritic Grammar & Syntax DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY in ARCHAEOLOGY & BIBLICAL HISTORY* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 45 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) Prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: A good working knowledge of both biblical Hebrew and Greek is recommended, and may be required in some cases, depending on the area of concentration. At least two additional ancient Near Eastern language courses (or equivalent) is recommended, and may be required in some cases, depending on the area of concentration. SECTION ONE: (15 SCH) Doctoral research in major focus area (as assigned by Academic Advisor in consultation with the Dean) SECTION TWO: (15 SCH) AR720Archaeological Fieldwork SECTION THREE: (15 SCH) DS985Dissertation: Writing, Defense & Publication The TSU College of Biblical Counseling exists for the purpose of training individuals to assist others in dealing with the complexities of life from a biblical perspective. Offering the M.A., M.Div. and D.Min. degrees, the College affirms and teaches that Scripture is all-sufficient for developing and maintaining a holy and useful life in the service of Christ. MASTER OF ARTS or MASTER OF DIVINITY in BIBLICAL COUNSELING* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 48 (M.A.) or 66 (M.Div.) (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) M.A. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent) M.Div. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: There is no language requirement: however, a good working knowledge of New Testament Greek is strongly recommended, because the New Testament addresses most of the contemporary counseling issues. MAJOR COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH) BC510Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling I BC511Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling II BC531Comparative Analysis of Counseling Approaches BC541Conflict Resolution BC641Internship BC611Marriage & the Family BC631Masters Project BC621Pre-Marital Counseling ELECTIVE COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH; courses may also be selected from other TSU Colleges & Institutes) BC522Contemporary Issues & Critical Thinking BC634Counseling Practicum I BC636Counseling Practicum II BC512Crisis Counseling BC624Establishing a Biblical Counseling Ministry in the Marketplace BC626Independent Study BC632Independent Study BC622The Jurisdiction of Ministry DOCTOR OF MINISTRY in BIBLICAL COUNSELING* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 45 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) Prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: There is no language requirement: however, a good working knowledge of New Testament Greek is strongly recommended, because the New Testament addresses most contemporary counseling issues. SECTION ONE: (15 SCH) Doctoral reading and research and/or practicum in major focus area (as assigned by Academic Advisor in consultation with the Dean) SECTION TWO: (each course is 3 SCH; must be taken in the following order) DS721Research Methods DS731Rhetoric & Professional Writing DS821Project Prospectus DS831Project Literature Review DS857Project Research SECTION THREE: (15 SCH) DS985Project: Writing, Defense & Publication We can confidently describe the Bible as a reliable history, the source of doctrine, and as instructions about how to be saved and lead the Christian life. But this Bible is under attack from within Christianity. Representational Research meets those challenges and demonstrates how the Bible is first of all a representation of the mind of God, and also a completely accurate representation of all of reality. Biblical people-from Adam to John the Revelator-found the same question that students of Representational Research face: How can I challenge and refine my own personal representations of reality, using the Bible only as my guide? Representational Research students, like TSU degree student Glennys Elliot, are doing just that. Says Elliot: "I am eternally grateful for the way that representational thinking has shown me how to understand God's truth and promises, and restored my hope in eternal life." MASTER OF ARTS or MASTER OF DIVINITY in BIBLICAL REPRESENTATIONAL RESEARCH* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 48 (M.A.) or 66 (M.Div.) (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) M.A. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent) M.Div. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: A good working knowledge of one biblical language as demonstrated by course work and/or personal evaluation is recommended, and may be required in some cases. MAJOR COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH; courses must be taken in the prescribed order) BR511Bedrock of Triadic Structure BR521How-and Why-to Challenge Human Intelligence BR531Representational Research as a Reading of the Text BR541Conceptual Frameworks of Biblical Representational Thinking BR611The Ancient Skill of Generalizing BR621Representational Research and Applications to Everyday Life BR631Representational Study of the Phases of Faith BR641Guided Research in Representational Research ELECTIVE COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH; courses may also be selected from other TSU Colleges & Institutes) BR623Educational Constructs for Teaching Representational Research BR512Independent Study BR522Independent Study BR532Independent Study BR542Representational Models in the Gospel of Mathew BR552Representational Study of Daniel BR562Representational Study of Job BR572Representational Study of I Peter: Rhetorical Power of Revelation BR582Representational Study of II Peter: Rhetorical Power of Revelation BR592Representational Study of Proverbs: The Ideal Male BR612Representational Study of Revelation BR622Representational Study of Worldviews, World Religions & Cults DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY OR MINISTRY in BIBLICAL REPRESENTATIONAL RESEARCH* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 45 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) Ph.D. prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) D.Min. prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: A good working knowledge of at least one biblical language as demonstrated by course work and/or personal evaluation is recommended, and may be required in some cases, depending on the area of concentration. SECTION ONE: (15 SCH) Doctoral Research in major focus area (as assigned by Academic Advisor in consultation with the Dean) SECTION TWO: (each course is 3 SCH; must be taken in the following order) DS721Research Methods DS731Rhetoric & Professional Writing DS821Dissertation (Ph.D.)/Project (D.Min.) Prospectus DS831Dissertation/Project Literature Review DS857Dissertation/Project Research SECTION THREE: (15 SCH) DS985Dissertation/Project: Writing, Defense & Publication The TSU College of Biblical Theology & Leadership Development is dedicated to educating self-motivated adult learners who desire to pursue biblical and theological studies in accordance with God's leading. Our goal is to train and equip such learners to walk in the way of Christ and the apostles and to serve in significant ways as ministers, leaders, and teachers toward the advancement of the kingdom of God. MASTER OF ARTS or MASTER OF DIVINITY in BIBLICAL THEOLOGY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 48 (M.A.) or 66 (M.Div.) (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) M.A. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) including 35 SCH general studies (or equivalent) M.Div. prerequisites: a bachelors degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: Biblical languages are not required, but are highly recommended. MAJOR COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH) TL631Toward a Theology in Culture: a New Encyclopedia TL511Theology of the Book of Acts TL512Theology of the Pauline Epistles TL621Exegetical Theology: Interpreting the Word I TL641Old Testament Theology: The Law TL644Old Testament Theology: The Writings TL651New Testament Theology: The Synoptic Gospels & Acts TL654New Testament Theology: The Johannine Literature ELECTIVE COURSES: (all courses are 3 SCH; courses may also be selected from other TSU Colleges & Institutes) TL513The Kerygma & Didache: the Essentials of Sound Doctrine TL515Biblical Theology of Leadership TL601Ministry Internship Project TL622Exegetical Theology: Interpreting the Word II TL661Covenants, Unity of Scripture & a Biblical Worldview TL642Old Testament Theology: the Former Prophets TL643Old Testament Theology: the Latter Prophets TL652NewTestament Theology: the Pauline Epistles TL653New Testament Theology: the General Epistles DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY or MINISTRY in BIBLICAL THEOLOGY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 45 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) Ph.D. prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) D.Min. prerequisites: a relevant masters degree (or equivalent) Language requirement: A good working knowledge of both biblical Hebrew and Greek as demonstrated by course work and/or personal evaluation may be required, depending on the area of concentration. SECTION ONE: (15 SCH) Doctoral reading & research in five of the following areas of study: TL711Guided Research: Contemporary Issues in Biblical Studies TL721Guided Research: Contemporary Issues in Theology TL722Guided Research: Contemporary Issues in Apologetics & Philosophy TL741Guided Research: Church History & Denominational Distinctives TL751Guided Research: Worldviews, Religions & Cults TL761Guided Research: Representational Theology TL771Guided Research: Archaeology & Biblical History TL781Guided Research: Ministry Tools & Methods in an Information Age TL791Doctoral Reading & Research (Subject to be selected by the student with the approval by his/her Academic Advisor) SECTION TWO: (each course is 3 SCH; must be taken in the following order) DS721Research Methods DS731Rhetoric & Professional Writing DS821Dissertation (Ph.D.)/Project (D.Min.) Prospectus DS831Dissertation/Project Literature Review DS857Dissertation/Project Research SECTION THREE: (15 SCH) DS985Dissertation/Project: Writing, Defense & Publication The TSU College of University Studies in cooperation with four other TSU Colleges, awards four undergraduate degrees: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biblical & Theological Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies, the Bachelor of Religious Studies (B.R.S.), and the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. Committed to the Divine inspiration and authority of the Bible, TSU offers a wide selection of undergraduate courses provided by four of its six Colleges: Biblical & Theological Studies, Archaeology & Biblical History, Biblical Representational Research, and Biblical Theology & Leadership Development. TSU's undergraduate courses are supported by faculty members who are qualified in and dedicated to their teaching disciplines. Members of TSU's international faculty routinely participate in lectures, seminars and symposia held at the TSU campus in Albuquerque and other venues. For the B.A., B.R.S., B.A.I.S. and B.I.S. you may take any of the following courses, in any configuration, in the completion of your degree requirements. If you take a particular titled TSU course at the undergraduate level, you cannot repeat it at the graduate level. (Example: If you take the course Christian Apologetics at the undergraduate level, you cannot take the graduate course titled Christian Apologetics. You must select another course to take its place in your graduate program.) BACHELOR OF ARTS or BACHELOR OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES* Total semester credit hours (SCH): 126 (including relevant transfer and portfolio credit) B.A. prerequisites: a high school diploma (or equivalent); plus at least 60 SCH of college credit (or equivalent), including at least 35 SCH of general studies (or equivalent) B.R.S. and B.I.S. prerequisites: a high school diploma (or equivalent); plus at least 60 SCH of college credit (or equivalent) Language requirement: biblical languages are not required, but are highly recommended COURSES in BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: (all courses are 3 SCH) BS311Biblical Hermeneutics: Theory & Practice BS321Christian Apologetics TH330Christian Theology I TH411Church History: First Century to 1500 TH334Discipleship BS372Exposition of Romans BS431Thinking Critically about the Hebrew Scriptures BS432Thinking Critically about the New Testament COURSES in ARCHAEOLOGY & BIBLICAL HISTORY: (all courses are 3 SCH) AR311Archaeology & the Bible AR321Archaeology & History of Ancient Egypt AR341Excavation Practicum & Field School I AR342Archaeology & History of the Jerusalem Area AR411Historical Geography of Bible Lands AR421Historical Synchronisms in Biblical Archaeology AR431Languages & Cultures of the Ancient Near East AR441Levantine Ceramic Typology I COURSES in BIBLICAL REPRESENTATIONAL RESEARCH: (follow number sequence; all courses are 3 SCH) BR311Bedrock of Triadic Structure BR321How---and Why---to Challenge Human Intellig. BR331Repres. Research as a Reading of the Text BR341Conceptual Frameworks for Bibl. Repr. Thinking BR411The Ancient Skill of Generalizing BR421Represent. Research & Apps. to Everyday Life BR422Repr. Study of Worldviews, W. Relig. & Cults BR431Represent. Study of the Phases of Faith COURSES in BIBLICAL THEOLOGY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: (not available as distance courses; all courses are 3 SCH) TL431Toward a Theology in Culture: a New Encyclopedia TL311Theology of the Book of Acts TL312Theology of the Pauline Epistles TL421Exegetical Theology: Interpreting the Word I TL441Old Testament Theology: The Law TL444Old Testament Theology: The Writings TL451New Testament Theology: The Synoptic Gospels & Acts TL454New Testament Theology: The Johannine Literature One significant difference between the traditional university course and Trinity Southwest University's curriculum is its modular system. Not only can you work at your own pace, but you can also complete your course requirements in ways that best suit your personality, background, experience, talents and goals. Where traditional universities generally award semester credit hours (SCH) based on attendance, homework, and examination performance, TSU semester credit hours are based on the completion of modules within each course. Each module is a learning experience. This unique modular structure enables TSU students to accelerate through their degree programs, not outside the routines of their established lives, ministries and professional responsibilities, but within the context of, and by means of, those routines. Each course comprises numerous modules, depending on the number of its semester credit hours. A course of 3 SCH consists of five modules, which typically are focused as follows: Module 1: A required foundational module covering principal and supplementary material for you to read. Module 2: A second required foundational module lists essay questions that both guide your reading and learning experiences and allow TSU faculty to assess your comprehension of the materials. This is the Assessment of Guided Learning. Modules 3-5: Students select the remaining three modules from a sizable list of options that include a wide range of learning activities, such as attending lectures and seminars, research and writing projects, vacation seminars, application in your ministry or workplace, and additional reading. How does the TSU modular system compare with traditional university courses? The modular system of study is comparable to a traditional university course in the number of clock hours. Traditional University Course: Approximately 48 hours of classroom time (3 hours per week for 16 weeks) per semester, plus time spent outside class for reading, writing assignments, and general study and preparation, totaling about 150 hours of work for 3 SCH. Flexible Modular System: For each module, students spend about 20-30 clock hours in work, so a course of 3 SCH requires about 150 hours of work. What is portfolio (equivalent) credit? Portfolio (or equivalent) credit consists of ascertaining the scholastic/academic weight of a student's professional experience, ministry experience, and overall cumulative life experience, for the purpose of determining their semester-credit-hour-value toward a degree program (as long as they have not been previously applied in an academic context). What is a portfolio? A portfolio consists of a detailed summary of your work and/or professional experience, ministry experience, and overall life experience, other than formal education appearing on an institutional transcript. In general, it's similar to a rsum or vita, but must include documentation as required by the Academic Committee. Is portfolio evaluation academically credible? The application of portfolio credit toward degree program requirements is known throughout the realm of academics. However, many traditional educational institutions do their best to minimize or avoid the issue of portfolio credit because, frankly, it's easier and more profitable to make students pay for as many courses as possible. Yet, it is a universally-recognized fact that hands-on, real-life experience-whether in business, ministry, medicine, science, teaching, or just about any field-has great value, often superior value, relative to the process of learning. At TSU we seek to maximize the application of relevant real-world experience to the pursuit of degree goals. How do I put a portfolio together? Following a good rsum or vita format, list by category all of your life, work and ministry experience that may have academic value. Be sure to include the length of each experience in hours, days, months or years [some examples: associate pastor, 5 years (part-time); senior pastor, 12 years (full-time); (title) leadership conference, 5 days, 1999; tour of Europe (specify), 16 days, 2003]. Beyond the obvious, don't forget things like conferences, seminars, lectures, symposia, travel, travel-study, scholarly books and journal articles you have read, speaking, teaching, preaching, Bible studies (both formal and informal), personal writing (articles, books, and papers), study/research (both formal and informal), participation in missions and community service. Be detailed and precise, but succinct (don't write a narrative!). How much documentation must I provide? Generally, you'll need to document employment and/or professional experience (usually a suitable letter of verification or reference will suffice). Once the Academic Committee has reviewed your portfolio, you will be notified concerning all required documentation, and the nature of that documentation. This process is simple and straightforward. And we understand that some experiences may be difficult or impossible to document, and must be taken at face value. Just remember that it's our desire to maximize, not minimize, your portfolio! How much equivalent credit can I get from a portfolio? The amount of equivalent credit, in semester credit hours (SCH), depends on two factors: a) the amount of legitimate scholastic/academic weight represented by your portfolio (as determined by the Academic Committee); and b) the requirements of the elective and major sections of the degree program you wish to pursue. What the Academic Committee is looking for is relevancy. On the one hand, using portfolio credit to satisfy program electives is the more flexible determination. On the other hand, using portfolio credit to reduce the number of courses in the major section of a degree program invokes the concept of relevancy in a more stringent manner. The Academic Committee will make the final determination as to the value of a portfolio toward your degree program. What does it cost to apply portfolio credit to my degree program? The cost per SCH for applying portfolio (equivalent) credit to your degree program ranges from $20 per SCH (undergraduate), to $25 per SCH (graduate), to $30 per SCH (doctoral). (Remember, there is no charge for transcripted academic credit from another institution.) You will only be charged for the specific SCH valuation applied to your degree program. Portfolio fees will be applied to your initial registration. Students throughout the world can earn degrees from all of the university's six colleges. We continually add to our web-based educational program. Check back as we develop more features, including multi-media presentations, mini-lectures, course lectures, and workbooks. Courses are constructed as various learning activities called "modules." Two foundational modules typically include a list of readings and a series of essays that require comprehension, analysis, and some creative thought. You will select the remaining modules for each course from a long list of interesting possibilities. These include opportunities to integrate your life, work and ministry for modular credit as well as lectures, further reading, research, and vacation seminars. You will be in close contact with your Academic Advisor, and will periodically interact with members of the faculty. To initiate your relationship with TSU, simply click here and submit, at no obligation to yourself, a free Pre-Application Review. Trinity Southwest University works very hard to keep the cost of tuition and fees as affordable as possible. Tuition is charged by the semester credit hour (SCH). You can realize significant savings by paying for your registration in full. (If you desire a Payment program, you will need to consult with an Admissions Advisor for terms and conditions.) Tuition Schedule UNDERGRADUATE: If your registration is less than 15 SCH $135 PER SCH If your registration is 15 to 18 SCH $115 PER SCH If your registration exceeds 18 SCH $105 PER SCH GRADUATE: If your registration is less than 15 SCH $160 PER SCH If your registration is 15 to 18 SCH $135 PER SCH If your registration exceeds 18 SCH $120 PER SCH DOCTORAL: (min. reg. is 15 SCH) Tuition for entire program (45 SCH) $7,515 PAID IN FULL* Tuition for two-thirds program (30 SCH) 6,000 PAID IN FULL* Tuition for one-third program (15 SCH) $3,510 PAID IN FULL* *Tuition rates for Deferred Payment Plans. Grants are not applicable with payment plans. For information on Deferred Payment Plans and associated fees, please contact the TSU Administrative Office at (505) 332-4253. Tuition rates are subject to change at any times. Example: Based on the costs above, an undergraduate student registering for the minimum number of SCH possible in a registration period would pay a tuition of $1215 ($135 x 9 SCH), and would have 2 years to complete the coursework of that registration period. Example: A graduate student registering for the full number of SCH required to complete a degree in a registration period would pay $5760 ($120 x 48 SCH), and would have 5 years to complete that coursework. TUITION REFUND POLICY A registration becomes active only when full or initial payment is received and processed. If, after activating a registration by payment of tuition, a student desires to disenroll, the student must formally notify the TSU Dean of Admissions in writing, either electronically or by mail. From that point, the following refund schedule applies for the total amount of tuition on the registration: up to 3 days, 100% is refundable (less a processing fee of $150); after 3 to 30 days, 80% is refundable; after 30 to 45 days, 50% is refundable; after 45 to 60 days, 30% is refundable; after 60 days, 0% is refundable. The refund schedule is based on the total amount of tuition on the registration, not on the amount paid toward that total via a Payment program. Fee Schedule Application Fee $100 Registration Fee $75 Drop/Add Fee $20 PER COURSE TSU Internship Transcript Fee $30 PER SCH Portfolio & Equivalency Fee Undergraduate - $20 PER SCH Graduate - $25 PER SCH Doctoral - $30 PER SCH IITS* $30 PER SCH Extension Fee Undergraduate - $20 PER SCH Graduate - $25 PER SCH Doctoral - $30 PER SCH Graduation Fee $150 Transcript Fee $5 PER SCH Grade Replacement Fee $100 Doctoral Outside Reader Fee VARIABLE *Independent Institute Transcripting Services for Non-TSU courses accredited by TSU. ACTIVE REGISTRATION PERIODS Because TSU degree programs are non-traditional and self-paced, the length of your active registration (the timeframe allotted for the completion of courses on a given registration) is either two years or five years. A two-year active period is granted for all paid registrations that are less than the full degree program. Example: If the total number of semester credit hours in your degree program is 48, and your initial paid registration is for 24 semester credit hours, then you have two years to complete the courses on that registration. All subsequent registrations will be for two years, until your degree program is completed. A five-year active period is granted for all paid registrations that include the entire degree program. Example: If the total number of semester credit hours in your degree program is 48, and the method of payment is for all 48 SCH, then you have five years to complete the courses on that registration. If you do not complete the courses on your registration during the active period of two or five years, then you can file for an extension (fee is computed on the number of SCH for unfinished courses on that registration). PAYMENT OPTIONS Your payment options include check (no cash, please), money order, direct bank draft, bank debit card, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). A payment program is also available. MINIMUM REGISTRATION REQUIREMENT The minimum registration load for undergraduate and graduate programs is 9 semester credit hours (SCH), or three courses. The minimum registration for a doctoral program is 15 SCH, or one-third of the total program. FINANCIAL AID The university is committed to assisting its students in many ways. This may include financial aid. Full payment at the beginning of the program qualifies for a significant discount. Student loan program: After a nominal payment (typically $500), the student will pay the balance in monthly payments that include an interest rate of 6%. Unusual circumstances: We will consider these on an individual basis.