St. Stephen Harding Theological College and Seminary

St. Stephen Harding Theological College and Seminary
Off Campus Study Programs
Program Requirements*
Introduction
St. Stephen Harding Theological College and Seminary welcomes all
students, providing they have the academic backgrounds necessary to assure
successful completion of their programs of study.
Continuing Education, (CE)
Students who do not wish to earn a degree may enroll in the Continuing
Education Program and select their own course of study. Credit and non-credit
options are available. Students selecting the credit option must have an
appropriate academic background; previous college credit is not required for noncredit
students. Grading will be pass or fail.
Licentiate of Sacred Theology, (STL)
Candidates for the Licentiate of Sacred Theology, 30 credit hours, used only as
preparation for Holy Orders, must demonstrate the academic skills necessary to
reasonably assure completion of the program. However, previous college credit
is not required for admission. The courses are selected to satisfy the student’s
goals. Students will complete a five-page summary and a five-page reflection
paper for each course. Grading will be pass or fail.
Certificate of Studies and Advanced Studies, (CS/CAS)
Candidates will select courses totaling 15 hours in one area of study. Advanced
Studies is an additional 15 credit hours in the same area of study. The courses
may not be applied toward a degree or S.T.L. The student should have the
appropriate academic background to assure the completion of the studies.
Previous college credit is not required. Students will complete a five-page
summary and a five-page reflection for each course. Grading will be pass or fail.
Bachelor of Theology, (Th.B.)
Candidates for the Bachelor of Theology must have previously completed high
school or the equivalent. Students are free to choose the courses that best
satisfy their goals. Students will complete a ten-page summary and a ten-page
reflection paper for each course. Students must maintain a C average.
Master of Theology, (Th.M.)
Candidates for Master of Theology programs must have previously earned a
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an approved institution. Students are free
to choose the courses that best meet their goals. Students will complete a tenpage
summary and a ten-page reflection paper for each course. Students must
maintain a B average.

Doctor of Theology, (Th.D.)
Candidates for the Doctor of Theology degree must have previously earned a
Master of Theology or equivalent from an approved institution. The Dean will
determine degree requirements. Students must maintain a B average.
Masters Degree, (Th.M.) and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian
Counseling (Ph.D.).
National Christian Counselors Association training and licensing program: See
catalog for details.
• All programs are subject to the Dean’s approval.
Grading System
A Excellent 90-100 4 quality points
B Good 80-90 3 quality points
C Average 70-80 2 quality points
D Passing 60-70 1 quality point
F Failure 0-59 0 quality points
P Pass N/A N/A