2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 19 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog School of Biblical and Theological Studies Master of Divinity Course Sequencing The M.Div. program may be completed in as little as three years. 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 98 semester hours is required for graduation. Repeating Courses The general requirements for repeating graduate course work apply to the M.Div. program. Transfer Credits In addition to the general requirements for the transfer of graduate credits, students may transfer up to 33 semester hours of credit from a regionally accredited program into this program if they have earned a grade of “B” or better in each course and have earned the credits within the last 10 years. 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 grade point 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.Div. program. This evaluated ministry experience under the direction of a qualified field mentor takes place following a mentorship experience. 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 assistant dean 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. 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.Div. program will be offered in a classroom format.