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2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
School of Biblical and Theological Studies
Master of Ministry
Admission Standards
The Cedarville University Master of Ministry (M. Min.) program
invites applications from qualified students who hold a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved
university, who are able to present a strong academic record, and
who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ.
In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the
Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet
the following requirements:
• Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program
prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for
conditional admission to the program.
• Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at
least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be
offered in some cases.
• Complete writing sample. (Instructions provided upon
scheduled interview.)
• Interview with a program representative.
Admissions Process and Timeframe
Applicants should follow steps 1–5 under “How to Apply” in the
Admissions section of the graduate catalog. Qualifying applicants
will be contacted for an interview with the program director or
a program representative. A writing sample is required in the
interview process. Application decisions are generally made
by the leadership of the M.Min. program within two weeks after
the candidate interview. University Admissions will then notify
applicants of the admission decision.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition cost for the M.Min. program for the 2015–16 academic
year is $438 per semester credit hour.
The graduation fee for the M.Min. program for the 2015–16
academic year is $100.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Federal aid is available to students who meet established
requirements and complete the required forms. Institutional
scholarships are also available. For additional information, visit
cedarville.edu/gradaid.
Academic Advising
Each student is assigned an academic advisor by the program
director. The academic advisor offers counsel concerning course
scheduling. Students are encouraged to consult their academic
advisor prior to registration, whenever an academic problem
is encountered, or when considering any changes in their
educational program. Degree-seeking students may review their
academic program progression by selecting the Progress Tab
option in Student Planning at
cedarville.edu/studentplanning
.
The program director will work with each student individually to
construct a uniquely complimentary ministry internship.
Course Sequencing
The M.Min. program may be completed in as little as one year.
Review the program website for information about full-time and
part-time completion options.
Course Load
Assuming that proficiency requirements have been satisfied, a
minimum of 38 semester hours is required for graduation.
Repeating Courses
The general requirements for repeating graduate course work
apply to the M.Min. program.
Transfer Credits
In addition to the general requirements for the transfer of
graduate credits, students may transfer up to nine semester
hours of credit from a regionally accredited program into this
program. Any transfer courses must be graduate level, completed
with a grade of B (3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) or higher, and must
be similar in content to courses offered by the School of Biblical
and Theological Studies. Courses must have been completed
within the past seven years. Transfer credit is not included in the
cumulative gradepoint average. To request transfer credit, send an
official transcript directly from the transfer institution to the Office of
the Registrar at Cedarville University.
Once the official transcript is received, the program director will
evaluate the transfer request. The Office of the Registrar will send
a notification email when approved transfer credits have been
added to the transcript.
Ministry Internship
A part-time ministry internship serves as the capstone
experience for the M.Min. program. This mentored and evaluated
ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor
takes place following all program course work. This experience
lasts approximately eight weeks, and the requirements include:
• Developing a personal philosophy of ministry
• Weekly journal to evaluate personal ministry strengths and
weaknesses
• Reading reaction papers
• Teaching observation, planning, experience, and self-
evaluation
• Individual mentor/mentee relationships
• Leadership development and observation
The Program Director will work alongside students to craft a
meaningful internship experience. The field mentors are required
to complete a training and equipping session to ensure that course
objectives are met and that students have a rich and profitable
experience.
Capstone Internship Requirements
In order to begin the ministry internship, a M.Min. student must
have completed all degree course work, met the biblical language
proficiency, have a 3.0 GPA or better, and may not have grades of
incomplete.
Graduation Requirements
Completion of all listed requirements for a program, including
a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 within the given
program is required to be certified for graduation. All requirements
for the degree must be completed within five years after
matriculation in the program.
Program Delivery
This M.Min program will be offered in a classroom format
culminating in an off-site ministry internship.