Participation Requirements

Participation Requirements

1. A student must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and cannot submit more than nine semester hours of C for graduation. Students will be required to repeat courses in which C grades were earned above the maximum and must repeat any course in which a D or F has been received.
2. Students must complete the requirements for the degree in no more than three years.
3. A minimum of one residential session (three-week focus or semester-long evening) is required.
   NOTE: Not all required courses are available on line; attendance at several residential sessions may be needed to complete all required courses. Be sure to monitor Seminary course schedules when planning enrollment and when selecting courses for graduation.
4. Students who choose not to complete a thesis are required to make a portfolio presentation at the end of their program. See the Student Handbook for specific parameters.
5. The following curriculum (30 semester hrs.) must be completed:

   RELG5011 Christian Theology 3 s.h.

   RELG5020 Hebrew Scriptures I 3 s.h.

   RELG5030 Hebrew Scriptures II 3 s.h.

   RELG5040 New Testament I 3 s.h.

   RELG5050 New Testament II 3 s.h.

   RELG5090 Survey of the History of Christian Thought 3 s.h.

   RELG**** 3-4 couses as electives 9-12 s.h.

   RELG6010 Optional Integrative Thesis 3 s.h. or Portfolio Presentation 0 s.h.