A total of six courses (or the equivalent number of courses
and half courses) plus an approved thesis are required for the
degree.
Of the six courses, at least four must be taken in the area
of major concentration; two courses may be taken as electives (in
any area, including the area of concentration). Students in
Islamic Studies without previous knowledge of Arabic must take
their two Elective Courses in Arabic.
Course requirements specific to areas of concentration are
listed here.
Only courses passed with a grade of B or better may receive
graduate credit and only courses designated for graduate credit
may apply toward the degree.
No more than three courses taken while a post-master of
divinity special student may apply toward the degree.
The normal course load is three courses per semester.
Master of theology degree students in residence may
petition the Advisory Committee on Graduate Theological Education
("Graduate Committee") to participate in doctor of philosophy
degree seminars. Decisions are made individually based on space
available in the seminars, the academic potential of the
petitioners and the permission of the instructor. Continuation in
the seminars depends on maintaining a grade of B or above. Credit
earned in the seminars can apply to the core requirement for the
master of theology degree.
"Resident" master of theology degree students are those who
take at least two full courses per semester, one of which might be
the doctor of philosophy core seminar.
Master of divinity or master of arts degree seniors wishing
graduate credit must inform the registrar and the instructor of
the course in writing at the time of registration. Such course
work can later be accepted toward the degree only with the
approval of the Graduate Committee. Students may not apply
graduate credits toward two degrees, nor may graduate credit
status in a course be granted retroactively.
