The Seminary regularly brings outstanding scholars to teach in its January term.

What is your current ministry?

After graduating from Phoenix Seminary in May of 2007, I joined the pastoral staff of Grace Brethren Church of Columbus, Ohio, the church in which I grew up.

My title is Pastor of Young Marrieds, but ministry to young married couples is only a portion of what I do at Grace. In addition to leading a young marrieds home group and helping young married couples become assimilated into the church, I am involved in men’s ministry and pastoral care. Lately I have had a number of opportunities to preach on Sunday morning.

I have also been involved on the side in a handful of publishing projects since graduating from Phoenix. Perhaps the most exciting of these was writing many articles totaling approximately twenty-four thousand words for the forthcoming Baker Illustrated Bible Dictionary, edited by Peter Enns, Tremper Longman III, and Mark Strauss…my understanding is that the Bible dictionary is to be published in early 2012.

How did Phoenix Seminary equip you for ministry?

“My seminary education prepared me well to communicate the word of God. Exegetical and theological classes gave me a foundation for understanding the text and themes of Scripture, and preaching, teaching, and leadership classes have helped me present Scripture effectively in various ministry settings.”

Phoenix Seminary also prepared me for what I am doing now by introducing me to knowledgeable and godly professors who are eager to help me with actual ministry decisions. My professors at Phoenix have continued to make themselves available to me after my graduation. I communicate regularly with Dr. Fred Chay, my mentor, and other professors as well have been more than willing to help me address questions that have arisen in my ministry.

To learn more about Beau’s ministry, go to http://thefrontieratgrace.com/.

Do you want to be equipped for ministry at Phoenix Seminary?

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Failure to return this signed form with payment will result in the automatic cancellation of your Registration. If space is available, you may be able to register for the course(s) again but would be charged a $50 Late Tuition Payment Fee.

If you have any questions related to registration, payment, or course schedules please contact Lee Richards at lrichards@ps.edu.

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Finally, if you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late! If there is room in the course we will continue to accept registrations. Moreover, the Enrollment Department will be accepting Credit Student Applications for Admission through January 6th, and Enrichment Applications for Admission through the week before classes begin. Contact enrollment@ps.edu for more details.

Five of Phoenix Seminary’s professors are presenting academic papers and moderating discussions on vital areas of scholarly research at the 63^rd Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (ETS). ETS is a professional, academic society of Biblical scholars, teachers, pastors, students, and others involved in evangelical scholarship.

This year the Phoenix Seminary professors are presenting papers on a variety of topics.

• Dr. Wayne Grudem, Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, is presenting two papers. The first, in the area of the theology of work and economics, is entitled, “Productivity: Why the Innate Human Drive for Greater Economic Production is neither Greed nor Materialism.” His second paper brings biblical insights to the legal and constitutional status of marriage: “Why Limiting Marriage to One Man and One Woman is not an Unconstitutional ‘Establishment of Religion.’”
• Dr. W. Bingham Hunter, Executive Vice-President and Provost and Professor of Biblical Studies and Prayer, is presenting the following paper: “Biblical and Pastoral Perspectives on How Christians Pray with Special Reference to the Expression: ‘If it by Thy will.’”
• Dr. Steve Tracy, Professor of Theology and Ethics, is presenting a paper entitled, “Calling the Evangelical Church to Truth: Domestic Violence and the Gospel.”

Additionally, several of the Seminary’s professors are moderating or participating in panel discussions on relevant topics in theology today.

• Dr. John DelHousaye, Associate Professor of New Testament, is involved in a Panel discussion on a Biblical understanding of leadership and mutual submission.
• Dr. Wayne Grudem is discussing “The Theology of Work and Economics” with distinguished scholars Craig L. Bloomberg (Denver Seminary) and Walter C. Kaiser Jr. (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary).
• Dr. Steve Tracy is also interacting with other Biblical scholars on the issue of “Common Evangelical Misconceptions of Poverty.”
• Dr. Paul Wegner, the Professor of Old Testament is moderating a session at the conference on “Old Testament Prophetic and Apocalyptic Books.”

The Phoenix Seminary family is excited to see our professors providing academic scholarship and research which intersects daily life. They are truly living out “Scholarship with a Shepherd’s Heart.”

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The Registration Packet contains a detailed Spring 2012 Course Schedule and all the necessary registration materials as well as a preview of the Summer 2012 Course Schedule. The Spring 2012 Semester Booklist will be posted shortly at www.ps.edu/library/bookstore.

Use the Registration Form to indicate the courses you want to take and to update / confirm your Directory Information, or save yourself some paperwork and email me with your course selections instead. Whichever method you choose, you must register for your courses by the December 1^st Registration Deadline, though you are encouraged to register as early as possible. A Registration Acknowledgment detailing your payment options will then be emailed to you. To complete your Registration, print and sign that Acknowledgment, and return it with payment for your balance owed (if any) by the December 12^th Tuition Payment Deadline.

 Important Notes

 • Dr. Robert Yarbrough will be joining us as a Visiting Professor for a special January Term course: TH 595 History of New Testament Interpretation. Dr. Yarbrough taught for many years at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and is now at Covenant Seminary. Click here for his bio page: www.covenantseminary.edu/faculty/bob.yarbrough.

• There are also two unique elective courses and one new core course being offered this Spring to which I’d like to call your attention:

 BL 569 Hebrews with Dr. Fred Chay. Mondays, 3:00pm-4:50pm. 2 credits.

 IS 510 World Religions with Dr. Malcolm Hartnell. Thursdays, 6:00pm-7:50pm. 2 credits.

 IS 501 Cross-cultural & Diversity Competencies with Dr. Malcolm Hartnell. Mondays, 6-7:50pm. 2 credits. (This course is required for students in 2011-2012 programs, but would be considered an elective for students on programs from previous years.)

• Special sections of BL 502 Survey of the Pentateuch and BL 503 Survey of the Historical & Wisdom Literature are being offered on Monday mornings this Spring.

• CF 510 Human Sexuality, TH 510 Biblical Sexuality, and TH 506 Contemporary Moral Issues will not be offered this semester.

• Remember, several course codes and titles have changed (the former course codes / titles have been noted).

• Updated sample syllabi for most courses can be viewed at www.ps.edu/academics/course-descriptions. These syllabi are intended to provide you with a general idea of what the final official syllabi for your courses may look like so that you can better plan your course load. The official syllabi will be posted to http://courses.ps.edu as they become available.

• Registration closes on Thursday, December 1^st. Registrations for credit students received after this date are charged a $25 late fee.

• Tuition Payments are due by Monday, December 12^th. Registrations or payments for credit students received after this date are charged a $50 late fee.