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INTRODUCTIONOur goal at Covenant Theological Seminary is to glorify the triune God by training his servants to walk inGod’s grace, minister God’s Word, and equip God’s people – all for God’s mission. The Seminary staff iscommitted to serving the student body to the best of our ability. We know that you also want to beinformed of our various policies and procedures, and we have written this Student Handbook for thatpurpose.The academic regulations in this Student Handbook are based upon and update the Seminary’s Catalog.In the case of differences between the Catalog and the Handbook, the Handbook supersedes. Studentsshould consult the Handbook, and especially any registration materials, for current curriculum andcourse description information.Covenant Theological Seminary reserves the right to add to, modify or withdraw any provisions in thishandbook. Although policies are under constant review to better serve the students and the institution,the provisions of this handbook normally are subject to change only on an annual basis. Students areresponsible for knowing the contents of this Handbook and the policies covered in it.ACCREDITATIONCovenant Theological Seminary is incorporated in the state of Missouri with full authority to grantacademic degrees. The Seminary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools (30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; tel. 800-621-7440; www.ncacihe.org) and by the Association of Theological Schools (10 Summit Drive,Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1103; tel. 412-788-6505; www.ats.edu). Each website provides a list of all schoolsaccredited by the organization (with a profile of each school) for anyone wishing to verify accreditation.The Seminary’s accreditation status helps students qualify for military chaplaincy upon graduation,transfer credits to other institutions, gain acceptance to graduate programs for more advanced study, andqualify for student loans.DOCTRINAL COMMITMENTSCovenant Seminary’s faculty and Board of Trustees annually subscribe in writing to the Bible as theWord of God, immediately inspired and inerrant in its original writings, and to the WestminsterConfession of Faith and Catechisms, which, although subordinate to the Bible in their authority, set[1]
forth the Seminary’s understanding of biblical faith in a consistent and reliable form.Covenant Seminary students affirm the historic Christian beliefs expressed in such documents as theApostles’ Creed and the Statement of Faith of the National Association of Evangelicals. A limitednumber of applicants who do not share these beliefs also may be permitted to enroll in individual coursesas non-degree students.These doctrinal statements are available from the Admissions Office or on the Seminary’s Website.Applicants who have questions or concerns about these beliefs are encouraged to contact the AdmissionsOffice.NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONCovenant Theological Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnicorigin, age, gender, or physical handicap in admission to or employment in its educational programs oractivities except as required by the doctrinal standards of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).Any inquiries concerning the application of Title IX, its implementing regulations, or appeal proceduresmay be referred to Melinda Conn, our Title IX coordinator, or to the office of Civil Rights or the U.S.Department of Education.Melinda Conn can be reached in the Financial Aid office by mail at 12330 Conway Road, St. Louis, MO63141.ACADEMIC/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSMASTER OF DIVINITY (MDiv)‣ Program Requirements: The MDiv degree requires satisfactory completion of a total of 103semester units as outlined in the curriculum with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.25/4.0 plus 300hours of supervised field education. MDiv students interested in further graduate study mayprepare for such work through research projects under faculty supervision. Students interested infurther study or teaching in a secular setting may wish to pursue the MAET along with theMDiv. Contact One-Stop for details.‣ Nine-year Time Limit: The time limitation for completion of the MDiv degree is nine years.[2]
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