2009 - 2010 Academic Catalog - Westminster Theological Seminary

{Degree Programs}
Master of Divinity
The seminars are offered each semester and are not assigned
academic credit. However, each student must participate in two
seminars to complete the requirements of Mentored Ministry.
M.Div. - Counseling students should be aware that although they
will receive priority consideration for CCEF internships, CCEF cannot
guarantee counseling internships to each M.Div. - Counseling
student.
Each student must participate in a final evaluation/interview
held during the final year. Fieldwork appraisals are a part of the
final year evaluation. The purpose of the evaluation is to assess
the student’s gifts, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as overall
readiness for ministry. The resulting assessment in no way can
jeopardize the granting of the M.Div. degree if the student completes
all Mentored Ministry units and academic requirements.
Credit
One unit of Mentored Ministry credit is received for 100-120 hours
of mentored field experience under an approved mentor. Units of
Mentored Ministry are not assigned credit hours and no grades
are given. Approval for any unit may be withheld by the Director of
Mentored Ministry if ministry proposals are not fulfilled or if evaluations
and other requirements are not completed by prescribed
dates.
No credit may be given for ministry experience prior to matriculation
at Westminster. Transfer credit for up to two units of Mentored
Ministry may be given to students who transfer from other seminaries
with approved programs of mentored field experience.
M.Div. candidates are strongly encouraged to take Evangelism
Explosion training for one unit of credit in the Mentored Ministry
program. One unit of credit in the program also can be given for
successful completion of the Sonship course available through
World Harvest Mission. Also, one credit unit can be received by
serving on campus as a Mentored Ministry Partner to incoming
international students. At completion the student must submit a
statement reflecting on the implications of this program for ministry
in the church and in the world. The Mentored Ministry Office will
seek to make such training accessible.
Time Limit
The M.Div. degree is designed as either a three-year or a four-year
program. Three years is the minimum amount of time (without
transfer credit) it will take to complete the degree. Frequently,
students take four years to complete the degree, in order that they
may take Greek and Hebrew in different years.
Students who are taking courses on a part-time basis should
adjust their course work plans and time limits according to their
individual needs.
Sample Schedules
Suggested schedules for the M.Div. programs are provided on the
following pages.
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