2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

{Degree Programs}
Requirements for the M.Div.
and M.A.R. Degrees
Beginning the Program
Students entering the program are strongly advised to begin their
work with the summer term Greek or Hebrew course unless they
previously have completed the equivalent of the work in one of
these languages. Students not needing to take one of these languages
should begin in the first semester in order to finish their
program in the designated time. Students will be permitted to begin
their program in winter term or in second semester; however, by
starting mid-year, students will usually need to extend the length
of time for completion of the degree requirements.
Program Requirements
The following academic requirements apply to both M.Div. and
M.A.R. programs:
1. Twelve credit hours during a semester, or three credit hours
during the winter term, is the minimum program for a full-time
student. No student may take more than 20 credit hours during
a semester without the permission of the faculty. Not more than
five credit hours may be taken during the winter term.
2. M.A.R. and M.Div. students who have obtained credit for 24
hours of the curriculum or give evidence of possessing exceptional
qualifications, may elect advanced level courses (Th.M.
and Ph.D.). These courses carry three hours of elective credit.
Such students shall have maintained a general average of 3.20
or its equivalent for the preceding academic year, whether in this
institution or elsewhere. Additional prerequisites for admission
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