Student Handbook - University of Dubuque

Course EvaluationAll courses are evaluated by students at the end of each semester in order to provide feedback tothe faculty and administration. Evaluations are conducted during an announced evaluation period atthe end of the semester. The instructor may see these evaluations only after all grades for thecourse have been turned in to the Registrar.Course LoadResidential students are not ordinarily permitted to register for more than 14 credit hours persemester and 4 credits per J-term. Students employed for 20 or more hours per week may notregister for more than 13 credits per semester. Distance students ordinarily carry a load of 4credits per intensive and 6 credits per semester.Covenant of Academic Accountability“...comfort each other and edify one another...recognize those who labor among you and are overyou in the Lord and admonish you, and esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake.”(1 Thes. 5:11-13)We, of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary, believe that the Bible provides us withinsights for our lives; and that in response to this belief, we actively strive to apply these truths ina consistent manner in every aspect of our daily living. With the Holy Spirit and the Scripture asour inspiration, we conceive of ourselves as being called into a covenantal relationship with Godand with each other, where we agree to uphold one another in a spirit of unity, mutualresponsibility and mutual accountability.In keeping with this belief, we hereby covenant with each other to individually and collectivelyendeavor to maintain the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all areas of our lives,including our academic pursuits. Furthermore, we covenant together to be truthful and seekrighteousness and wisdom in all things. As students, we covenant that each of us will submit onlyhis/her own work which has been completed within the specified instructions, and that each of uswill learn and employ the proper methods for expressing the ideas of others as they influence andsupport the formation of our own thoughts.To all these things we pledge ourselves as members of the Body of Christ and of this covenantcommunity. For as such, just as we are able to share in each others victories and achievements,so do we also recognize that when one of our members falters we all falter, and when even oneof us fails we all suffer the blow. Therefore, we accept that as part of this covenantal body, weare both privileged and obliged to advise and to caution one another should temptations ortransgressions arise; just as we are also obliged and blessed to hear the members of ourcommunity should they seek to hold us accountable for our words and our deeds.Degree RequirementsDegree requirements for the Master of Arts in Missional Christianity and the Master of Divinitydegree programs may be found in the UDTS catalog. In the “Recommended Course Sequence”courses are listed by the most appropriate terms in which to take them. Degree Plan Sheets forthe M.Div. allow you to easily track those courses you have taken. Copies are available in theAdmissions Office.102