Amridge University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; Telephone number 404.679.4501) to award Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Amridge University is authorized by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education to operate a private school pursuant to the Alabama Private School License Law.

Amridge University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Amridge University’s Turner School of Theology is an Associate Member of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada.

Amridge University is authorized by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education to operate a private school pursuant to the laws of the State of Arizona.

Amridge University is authorized by the Idaho Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Amridge University is authorized by the Utah Higher Education Commission. This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety, and fiscal responsibility.

Amridge University is a 501(c) (3), non-profit corporation as determined by the United States Department of Treasury and incorporated in the State of Alabama.

Amridge University is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant students.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Amridge University is a private Christian university open to any qualified student. In a manner consistent with all applicable laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) or other federal, state or local laws or executive orders, Amridge University does not discriminate in admission, employment or administration of its programs on the basis of race, color, gender, age, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, religion, belief or veteran status. Amridge University does follow specific religious tenets and maintains its religious freedom and rights. Inquiries concerning application of these statements should be directed to: Dr. Michael C. Turner, President, Amridge University, 1200 Taylor Road, Montgomery, AL 36117-3520.

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Section 9: Turner School of Theology

This section includes important information on the programs, courses, and degrees offered through the Amridge University Turner School of Theology. Exceptions may be noted in the respective sections for specific programs and services specified elsewhere in this publication, noted in later editions of this publication, and/or published addenda (paper- and web-based). Also, as each degree may have its own unique admission, graduation, and related requirements, these requirements are listed with each degree. Even though the individual listing of these degree requirements may appear to be, and in some cases may be, repetitious of other degrees, the University has chosen to list all of the admissions, graduation, and other requirements under each degree for accuracy purposes [Version 1.2010-2011, Effective 7.6.2010].

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN OF THE TURNER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

Dr Cloud_bookshelf background The Turner School of Theology was established to provide a high degree of training in the fields of Biblical Studies, Theology, and Ministry. In this complex world in which we live, it is imperative to equip our students with the ability to exegete the Bible accurately. Our graduates must be able to teach those with whom they come into contact the importance and the value of the Holy Scriptures, and to impart to them how to apply the many truths found therein to their daily lives. Not only must those we train be prepared to expound the pages of the Bible clearly and carefully, they must be able to defend God’s Word in an age of widespread disbelief.

It is our goal at the Turner School of Theology, as it was the person’s in whose honor the school is named (Dr. Rex Turner, Sr.), that our graduates become the leaders of tomorrow in the communities which they serve. The immensely important task of our capable faculty is to provide our students with the knowledge and skills that will result in the attainment of such a lofty goal.

We invite you to analyze your own personal objectives and needs, then thoughtfully investigate our programs (Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts in Practical Ministry, Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry,

and Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies). We believe you will find what you need to fulfil your dreams, as well as be a credit to humanity and to your Creator.

Rodney Cloud, Ph.D.

Dean, Turner School of Theology

PURPOSE OF THE TURNER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

The Amridge University Board of Regents chartered the Turner School of Theology in 1999 in profound appreciation of Rex and Opal Turner, founders of the University. The board deemed it appropriate to establish a school of theology in their name to honor and recognize the personal labors and sacrifices made by Rex and Opal Turner for the cause of Christ. Dr. Rex Turner, Sr., was an avid student of Scripture who was well loved for his biblical scholarship. He was known for his insight and vision, his, administrative acumen, tireless efforts, and commitment to training church leaders, ministers, and Bible teachers for a world that needs Christ.

The purpose of the Turner School of Theology is to provide for the educational development of qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers, church leaders, teachers, and scholars who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. To accomplish this purpose, the School seeks to prepare students for the ministerial and teaching professions and for effective voluntary Christian service through both academic and practical studies on the graduate level. The programs of instruction are biblical in orientation, scholarly in intellectual preparation, and relevant to contemporary life in application. These programs include a strong emphasis in biblical studies, supported by studies in such fields as biblical languages, church history, systematic theology, homiletics and communication, religious education, professional ministerial studies, and missiology.

Degrees offered include the Master of Arts (MA.), Master of Divinity (MDiv.), Doctor of Divinity (DMin.), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). There are four different master’s programs and several degrees which allow concentration in the Old Testament of the New Testament. Additionally, the University provides a program of continuing education, through the Amridge University School of Continuing Education, for those who are not pursuing degrees.

EDUCATIONAL GOALS OF THE TURNER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY

The Amridge University Turner School of Theology provides programs and services with the following six educational goals in view. Each student will:

1. Acquire a broad, if not comprehensive knowledge, of the Bible, related disciplines, and practical methods of ministry as a foundation for a life of Christian service;

2. Develop intellectual capacities for critical thinking and problem solving to enable one to analyze, evaluate, organize, and synthesize information and use it constructively and creatively;

3. Develop attitudes and values appropriate to a life of Christian faith and practice;

4. Develop skills for religious research, human relations, and oral and written communication appropriate for Christian ministry;

5. Gain essential knowledge, develop proper attitudes, and acquire important skills, be prepared for more advanced employment in the area of Christian ministries, and/or for life-long learning; and

6. Developing Christian attitudes and values and through acquiring skills in communication and human relations, be prepared to function responsibly and effectively in the familial, social, and civic arenas of life.

ASSOCIATION OF THEOLOGICAL SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA (ATS)

The Turner School of Theology is an Associate Member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (ATS).

DESCRIPTIONS OF THE TURNER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY PROGRAMS OF STUDY

The Amridge University Turner School of Theology offers seven programs of study at the master’s and doctoral levels. The specific programs of study include the following:

Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition (Note: This program is not currently available for residents of Arizona or Tennessee)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical Exposition is designed to provide a survey knowledge of the Bible for the educational development of qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The degree is biblical in orientation and also relevant to contemporary life in application. The training received in this program will sharpen the student’s skills in biblical interpretation and exposition that will allow for a biblical orientation for use of the Bible as a Christian minister or church leader. This degree program provides a foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) offered by Amridge University. The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program the graduates will:

1. Have attained a survey knowledge of the Bible necessary to be effective as a Christian minister and church leader;

2. Have skills in biblical interpretation and exposition that will allow for a biblical orientation for use of the Bible as a Christian minister or church leader;

3. Possess skills in Christian ministry for their application in a biblical manner in contemporary life in strengthening the church and serving humanity;

4. Have a scholarly, biblical and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the MDiv degree.

These outcomes are assessed through a comprehensive examination. A student may demonstrate achievement of these outcomes by receiving a passing grade (i.e., Qualifying or Qualifying with Distinction) for the comprehensive examination given for this degree.

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

The Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical Studies is a degree that offers a specialization in the Bible, its world, and its interpretation. Crucial to this program is the student's ability to become sufficiently acquainted with the Hebrew and Greek languages to use them as basic linguistic tools in this undertaking. The student my also choose Aramaic and Akkadian (for Old Testament concentration) to aid further investigation into the interpretation of Scripture. There is heavy emphasis on scholarly biblical research in this degree track to provide for the educational development of qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders, especially as teachers and scholars who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. One very important goal is for the student to develop a professional, scholarly approach to interpreting the Bible. If this goal is attained, this program provides a proper foundation for students to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies offered by Amridge University, as well as be equipped to teach on the college or university level. The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree.

The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree. The one and only major for this program is Biblical Studies. A student may specify an area of concentration by earning 15 semester hours of courses in either Old Testament Studies or New Testament Studies. In that case, one Testament would be the student’s major, while the other would be classified as the student’s minor.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program the graduates will have:

1. Acquired knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as teachers in a college or university setting.

2. Become sufficiently acquainted with the biblical languages to be able to exegete passages from the Hebrew Bible and the Greek New Testament. The study of biblical languages is integral to this degree program.

3. Mastered the principles of textual criticism in order to deal with difficult problems in the establishing of the best text.

4. Developed an objective approach to interpreting the Bible, with special attention to scholarly research and writing.

5. Attained a survey knowledge of various disciplines, which are related to the students focused discipline.

6. Have been provided with a foundational understanding of one of two designated areas (the focused knowledge) — Old Testament and New Testament — as a basis for more advanced study.

Master of Arts in Practical Ministry

The Master of Arts (MA) in Practical Ministry is designed to prepare qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. It seeks to prepare students for the profession of ministry and for effective Christian service. The program is biblical in its orientation with reflection on theological studies including history, spiritual formation and how to minister in today’s culture. A strong focus of the program is practical ministry that is relevant to contemporary life. Additionally, this program provides a foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies such as the Master of Divinity (MDiv) offered by Amridge University. The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Practical Theology Program the graduates will have:

1. The ability to reflect in a critical manner on the Christian mission to practice ministry in strengthening the church and serving humanity;

2. The skills in various methods of ministry to be relevant to contemporary culture in Christian service;

3. An understanding of biblical and theological studies that provides the basis for various types of Christian ministry;

4. A sound foundation for both the student’s personal and spiritual growth and also for the student as a teacher of others in spiritual formation;

5. Have a scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the MDiv degree.

Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies (Note: This program is not currently available for residents of Arizona or Tennessee)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Theological and Historical Studies is designed to provide a survey knowledge of theological and historical studies for the educational development of qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The degree is biblical in orientation and also relevant to contemporary life in application. This degree provides a foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) and Doctor of Ministry (DMin) programs offered by Amridge University. The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies program the graduates will:

1. Have attained a survey knowledge of theological and historical studies necessary to be effective as a Christian minister and church leader;

2. Have skills in biblical interpretation that will allow for a biblical orientation for use of theological and historical studies as a Christian minister or church leader;

3. Possess skills in Christian ministry for their application in contemporary life in strengthening the church and serving humanity;

4. Have a scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the MDiv degree.

Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree prepares qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The program seeks to prepare students for professions in ministry and further opportunities by preparation for admission to more advanced studies such as the Master of Divinity degree program. The Master of Divinity is biblical in orientation with exposure to theological and historical studies. The program seeks after effective Christian service that is scholarly; yet, practical and relevant to contemporary life for the communities in which graduates will serve. Finally, graduates of the MDiv degree will be mentored in ways to conduct themselves and to relate to others that is spiritually mature and morally sensitive.

1. Effective preparation for Christian ministry and leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings;

2. The ability to use the biblical text and theological and historical studies to enrich the spiritual life of others;

3. The skills to minister in an effective manner in the culture in which the graduate must live;

4. The means by which one may grow morally and spiritually, and by which one may lead others in positive spiritual formation in the likeness of Jesus Christ;

5. The scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the DMin degree.

Doctor of Ministry

Amridge University offers the Doctor of Ministry (DMin) degree program to qualified persons who are currently engaged in ministry. The goal of the DMin program is to develop effective Christian ministers by combining theological reflection with continued spiritual growth which leads to greater competence in ministerial skills. Students can use this degree to increase their general effectiveness in ministry or to tailor their abilities toward a particular specialty. The Amridge University program utilizes the candidate’s own work setting as a primary learning resource. Much of the course work involves in-service projects of direct benefit to the candidate’s ministry. The intent is to integrate these dimensions into a working totality for each minister. Integration at many levels is one of the important features of the program: of religion and contemporary life, of professional work and personal life, and of Scripture and theology all into the practice of ministry.

Class time provides occasions for disciplined study, critical reflection, and evaluation on ministry issues. Group interaction among peers aids this important process. The faculty will cultivate and encourage interaction that will promote openness, caring, and growth in the Christian ministry.

The DMin is distinguished from the MDiv in that it demands a higher level of competence, more extensive analytical skills, and greater ability to do practical and thorough research related to ministry. The DMin is distinguished from a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Theology (ThD) in that it focuses specifically on excellence in practical ministry rather than academic research and languages.

Upon completion of the Doctor of Ministry Program the graduates will have:

1. Acquired a greater competence in ministry skills to more effectively lead in various roles in a church setting;

2. Demonstrated the ability to integrate theology and Scripture into an effective ministry;

3. Researched issues in congregational ministry and provided scholarly analysis of those issues and innovative solutions of them;

4. Demonstrated the ability to understand the needs of the contemporary church and developed a vision and a plan to meet those needs;

5. Shown personal spiritual growth as a Christian minister and leader, developing attitudes and values appropriate to a life of Christian faith and practice.

These outcomes are assessed in Research Dissertation Module IV. A student may demonstrate achievement of these outcomes by receiving a passing grade in the Research Dissertation Module IV.

Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies

The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biblical Studies (PhD) with degree majors in the Old Testament or the New Testament is to equip students for academic teaching, research, and for producing scholarly, creative writing in the fields of Old Testament and New Testament. Students select one of these two fields as a major concentration, while the other is obviously the minor. They will take a comprehensive examination and write a dissertation, both of which will reflect the area of concentration. The program is specifically oriented toward preparing students to teach Bible and biblical languages in universities, seminaries, theological schools, and colleges; to teach in related academic fields at the college level; to become a specialist in scholarly biblical teaching in one’s ministerial practice; and to produce scholarly writing. This Biblical Studies program should equip students with the aptitude necessary to bring critical skills to the biblical text; to analyze, interpret, and explain the text; and to express insights and conclusions in scholarly writing.

There are 10 core courses of the 20 required courses in the PhD in Biblical Studies which address areas such as biblical archaeology, the world of the Bible, theology, doctrine, critical interpretation of the Bible, ethics, linguistics, etymology, the authority of the Bible, exegesis, and the origin and history of the Scriptures. These core courses provide students with essential research tools and assess the methods of critical scholarship. The six Old and New Testament textual courses in this program will use the latest Hebrew or Greek editions of the Old and New Testaments. The other four courses deal directly with the writing of the dissertation.

Other requirements within these concentrations are as follows:

1. Old Testament Concentration

A student may major in Old Testament studies. The primary goal of this concentration is the development of a comprehensive knowledge of the Old Testament and related subjects. This Old Testament emphasis encompasses a study of ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, History and Religion (with an emphasis on Israel and its neighbors), Old Testament Theology, and textual courses with Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia as the primary source. A total of 33 required semester hours would be in the field of Old Testament study (this includes 9 semester hours in the core courses, 12 hours in textual courses and 12 hours in the dissertation); additionally there will be 15 hours in New Testament study; and 12 more hours in studies related to both Testaments.

2. New Testament Concentration

A student may major in New Testament studies. The primary goal of this concentration is a development of a comprehensive knowledge of the New Testament and related studies. The New Testament concentration encompasses a study of Archaeology, History and Religion of the Hellenistic Age (with an emphasis on Palestine), New Testament Theology, and textual courses which make use of the best editions of the Greek New Testament. A total of 33 required semester hours would be in the field of New Testament study (this includes 9 hours in the core courses, 12 hours in textual courses and 12 hours in the dissertation); additionally there will be 15 semester hours in Old Testament study; and 12 semester hours in studies related to both Testaments.

Upon completion of the Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies program the graduates will have:

1. A comprehensive knowledge of the field of biblical studies and a working knowledge of related academic disciplines, such as theology and history;

2. The ability to use the biblical text in the original languages and to exegete it in a scholarly manner;

3. The skills to engage competently in original research and writing that advance the understanding of the biblical text for the sake of academy, church, and society in order to enrich the spiritual life of others.

4. A sense of and a commitment to the vocation of biblical scholarship in its dimensions of learning, research, and teaching.

A student will demonstrate achievement of the program outcomes by receiving a passing grade in dissertation Module IV.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

See Section 2—Admissions.

THE TURNER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

All academic degrees in the Turner School of Theology of Amridge University are designed to conform to the standards of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS) in the United States and Canada, the graduate theological accrediting association. The University retains the right to change the Turner School of Theology degree program requirements if ATS standards are amended. Amridge University is an associate member of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. ATS defines residency as a simultaneous face-to-face meeting of a faculty member with his or her students. These resident courses may be taught in a uni-meet (one week), bi-meet, tri-meet or weekly class formats. All Turner School of Theology students are required to meet the following requirements: (1) Master of Arts – one year of residency, six three-hour courses equaling eighteen semester hours, (2) Master of Divinity – one-year of residency, six three-hour courses equaling eighteen semester hours, (3) Doctor of Ministry – one-year residency, four three-hour courses equaling twelve semester hours, (4) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biblical Studies – two years residency, a minimum of four years for completion.

Refer to the subsection Student Degree Requirements – Completion Options – Course Delivery Methods and Course Deliver Formats in Section 4: Amridge University Distance Learning Program within this Academic Catalog for additional information related to the respective course completion and delivery options and requirements. Also, see the respective semester course schedule for specific course delivery options and completion requirements.

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL EXPOSITION (NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS OF ARIZONA OR TENNESSEE)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical Exposition is designed to provide a survey knowledge of the Bible for the educational development of qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The degree is biblical in orientation and also relevant to contemporary life in application. This degree program provides a foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) offered by Amridge University. The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program the graduates will:

1. Have attained a survey knowledge of the Bible necessary to be effective as a Christian minister and church leader;

2. Have skills in biblical interpretation and exposition that will allow for a biblical orientation for use of the Bible as a Christian minister or church leader;

3. Possess skills in Christian ministry for their application in a biblical manner in contemporary life in strengthening the church and serving humanity;

4. Have a scholarly, biblical and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the MDiv degree.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published in the application packet, on Amridge University’s website, and is available from the Admissions Office. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. Advanced Bible Placement of as many as 15 semester hours can be obtained if the student has completed an undergraduate major in Bible or religious studies. A student receiving Advanced Bible Placement would be required to take a minimum of 45 semester hours to complete the degree option. At least 45 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University to qualify for graduation for those receiving 15 semester hours of Advanced Bible Placement. A student who does not have a major in religious studies on the undergraduate level must take the required 60 hours.

· Official Transcripts – Applicants must request an official academic transcript from each postsecondary institution previously attended to be sent directly to Amridge University. Transcript Request Forms are in the application packet and are also available on the University’s web site. No transcript is official unless it is sent from institution to institution and bears the seal of the institution where the work was completed.

If the applicant has not completed the last course(s) at another school for which he or she is registered at the time of filing his or her application with Amridge University, a partial transcript should be sent for evaluation. The final transcript showing courses completed and any degree earned is required before the end of the first semester after initial matriculation. No academic credit will be recorded on a student’s permanent record until all necessary credentials are received.

· One year of Greek and one year of Hebrew on the undergraduate level with a grade of "B-" or above is required, or the student may take FD 6302 and FD 6303 Elementary Greek I and II and FD 6306 and FD 6307 Elementary Hebrew I and II on the graduate level. These courses will satisfy the biblical language prerequisites for the Master of Arts program, but they will not reduce the hours required to complete it.

· Standardized Tests – Have submitted to the Amridge University Admissions Office proof of the results of the Graduate Record Exam General (GRE) Test or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken by the applicant or other test approved by the Vice President of academic Affairs. Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide documented evidence of English proficiency in one of two ways: (1) A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or (2) A score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) per the following:

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

Other national examinations normally accepted for admission to graduate programs of study will also be accepted. Applicants holding a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to take these standardized tests.

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition may be completed in five semesters. A student may take their courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
Research and Foundational Studies
RS 6339 Research and Evaluation (for prospective DMin
students via the MDiv) – or –
RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research	3
FD 6312 Hermeneutics
FD 6302* and 6303* Elementary Greek I and II, and
FD 6304* Greek Readings I – or –
FD 6306* and 6307* Elementary Hebrew I and II, and
FD 6308* Hebrew Readings I – or –
FD 6360* Elementary Hebrew and Greek for Christian
Ministry, FD 6361* Hebrew Word Study, and FD 6362*
Greek Word Study	9
	15
Biblical Exposition
BI 6310 Archaeology of the Bible	3
BI 6315 History of the Bible	3
NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament*	3
OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament*	3
Three textual courses from the OT	9
Three textual courses from the NT	9
One textual course in either OT or NT	3
	33
Theological and Historical Studies
TH 6310 Systematic Theology	3
TH 6326 Spirituality and Spiritual Formation	3
One class in Historical Studies (TH 6300, TH 6301,
TH 6302, TH 6303, TH 6304, or TH 6307)	3
One class in Theological Studies (TH 6311, TH 6316,
TH 6317, TH 6318, TH 6319, TH 6320, TH 6321,
TH 6322, TH 6323, TH 6324, TH 6325, TH 6327,
TH 6328, TH 6330, or TH 6338)	3
	12
BI 7014 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Examination	0
_____________________________________________________	______
Total Required Hours for MA in Biblical Exposition	60

*Options on Certain Courses: Students who have taken a course in undergraduate studies which is deemed to be similar in content to a course that is marked with an asterisk may substitute another course within the same discipline with permission of the dean of Turner School of Theology.

Important: The Turner School of Theology has a one-year residency requirement for the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition degree. This is equivalent to six three-semester hour courses equalling eighteen semester hours. This residency requirement may be met by students attending six on campus uni-meet (one week) seminars over the course of the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program.

*Advanced Bible Placement

Students who have a major in Bible or religious studies on the undergraduate level may receive, with the approval of the dean of Turner School of Theology, up to 15 hours toward this degree – possibly reducing required hours total from 60 to 45 semester hours.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

Students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition anticipating graduation must pass the comprehensive examination.

Please see the Semester Class Schedule for the test dates. All students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program are required to take the comprehensive examination on the Amridge University Campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Also, students must pass the comprehensive examination before graduating.

Qualifications for the Comprehensive Examination

In order for students to qualify for the comprehensive examination they must be within nine credit hours of completing all the courses in the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition program. Students who register are required to take the examination on the appointed day. Students are encouraged to take the comprehensive examination during their next to last semester.

Comprehensive Examination Testing Procedure

The comprehensive examination measures the range of knowledge acquired by students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition by synthesizing the knowledge gained from the various courses taken and expressing these concepts in written format. Examination dates are scheduled according to the school calendar and offered on that day on the Amridge University campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Specific instructions for the comprehensive examination are as follows: (1) The time allowed for taking the examination is seven hours, which includes one hour for lunch. Students are encouraged to bring lunch since they are not allowed to leave the facilities during testing hours. (2) Students may bring to the examination unmarked (personal notes) Bible in any language, lexicons for the biblical language, and concordances of biblical texts. Students who are anticipating translation of either a Hebrew or Greek text should bring the appropriate Hebrew or Greek text. (3) Amridge University computers may be allowed in writing the examination. (4) Amridge University provides the paper on which the student's answers are to be written.

Grading of the Comprehensive Exam

The comprehensive examination is graded in accordance with the following:

1. Grading is on a "qualifying" (Q) “not qualifying" (NQ) basis. At least two professors out of three must grade an examination as "qualifying" (Q). Examinations may receive a "qualifying with distinction" (QD), if the readers determine that the examination warrants special recognition.

2. The vice president of Academic Affairs Dean of Turner School of Theology assigns three professors to read the different comprehensive examinations on a “blind” basis. This blind reading ensures that no professor knows the identity of the author of the examination being read or the identity of the other professors who read the examination.

3. When two readers assign the examination a "qualifying" (Q) or "not qualifying" (NQ) grade, the grading process has been completed.

4. Should a student not qualify, that student may be allowed to sit for a retake examination at a date assigned by the vice president of Academic Affairs Dean of Turner School of Theology in consultation with the faculty. Students who do not qualify in this retake examination must petition for a second retake. Such students, if their petition is accepted, may be required to take an oral examination in accordance with number five below.

5. In certain precisely defined circumstances (such as failure of a retake examination) a student may be required to take an oral examination in lieu of the written format, if such an examination is necessary to ensure fairness to the student.

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition

Before being graduated with the Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A total of 60 graduate semester hours of which at least 48 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University, if there is no Advanced Bible Placement applied. If 15 hours of Advanced Bible Placement are applied, 33 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0;

4. Pass the written Comprehensive Exam. Students must register for and pass BI 7014 Comprehensive Examination for Master of Arts in Biblical Exposition. The Comprehensive Examination serves as the Program Exit Examination;

5. Complete the program residency requirement; and

6. Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application available from Amridge University’s web site. The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate. Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective graduation requirements have been met. Students having any questions regarding the Degree Completion Application should contact the Registrar’s Office.

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN BIBLICAL STUDIES

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies Program the graduates will have:

1. Acquired knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively as teachers in a college or university setting.

3. Mastered the principles of textual criticism in order to deal with difficult problems in the establishing of the best text.

4. Developed an objective approach to interpreting the Bible, with special attention to scholarly research and writing.

5. Attained a survey knowledge of various disciplines, which are related to the students focused discipline.

6. Have been provided with a foundational understanding of one of two designated areas (the focused knowledge) — Old Testament and New Testament — as a basis for more advanced study.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published in the application packet on the Amridge University website. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. Advanced Bible Placement of 15 semester hours can be obtained if the student has completed an undergraduate major in religious studies. A student receiving Advanced Bible Placement would be required to take a minimum of 45 semester hours to complete the degree option. At least 45 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University to qualify for graduation for those receiving 15 semester hours of Advanced Bible Placement. A student who does not have a major in religious studies on the undergraduate level must take the required 60 hours.

· If the applicant has not completed the last course(s) at another school for which he or she is registered at the time of filing his or her application with Amridge University, a partial transcript should be sent for evaluation. The final transcript showing courses completed and any degree earned is required before the end of the first semester after initial matriculation. No academic credit will be recorded on a student’s permanent record until all necessary credentials are received.

· One year of Greek or one year of Hebrew on the undergraduate level with a grade of “B” or above is required, or the student may take FD 6302 and FD 6303 Elementary Greek I and II OR FD 6306 and FD 6307 Elementary Hebrew I and II on the graduate level. A student who wishes to concentrate in the area of Old Testament text should enroll in the Hebrew language or in the Greek language for the New Testament text. These courses, if not taken on the undergraduate level, can be taken as elective courses in the Master of Arts program.

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17.

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Arts in Biblical Studies may be completed in five semesters. A student may take his courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Required Courses		Sem. Hrs.
	NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament*	3
	OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament*	3
	RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research	3
	FD 6312 Hermeneutics	3
	FD 6304 Greek Reading I *	3
	FD 6305 Greek Reading I *	3
	FD 6308 Hebrew Reading I*	3
	FD 6309 Hebrew Reading II*	3
	TH 6310 Systematic Theology	3

	Total Required Hours	27

Elective Courses
Textual Courses		24

Elective Courses Non-Thesis Option (select three)
OT 7320 Guided Research in the Old Testament
BI 6315 History of the Bible
NT 7320 Guided Research in the New Testament
FD 7320 Guided Research in Foundation Studies
BI 6310 Archaeology and the Bible
TH 6318 New Testament Theology
FD 6330 Aramaic
FD 6343 Akkadian		9
- OR -
RS 7302 Thesis Part I		3
RS 7303 Thesis Part II		3
Elective Course Thesis Option (select one)
FD6330 Aramaic
BI 6315 History of the Bible
TH 6311 Christology
TH 6325 Eschatology
TH 6327 Biblical Doctrine of God		3

Elective Courses		33

BI 7011 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Examination		0
____________________________________________________		_______
**TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR DEGREE		60

Recommended Curricula for the Concentrations

MA (OT Concentration)

RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research

OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament

NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament

FD 6304 Greek Reading I

FD 6305 Greek Reading II

FD 6308 Hebrew Reading I

FD 6309 Hebrew Reading II

FD 6330 Aramaic

Or FD 6343 Akkadian

Or BI 6310 Archaeology and the Bible

TH 6310 Systematic Theology

FD 6312 Hermeneutics

RS 7302 Thesis Part I

Or BI 6315 History of the Bible

RS 7303 Thesis Part II

Or OT 7320 Guided Research in the Old Testament

OT Textual Courses (select five)

NT Textual Courses (select three)

MA (NT Concentration)

RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research

OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament

NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament

FD 6304 Greek Reading I

FD 6305 Greek Reading II

FD 6308 Hebrew Reading I

FD 6309 Hebrew Reading II

FD 6330 Aramaic

Or BI 6310 Archaeology and the Bible

Or TH 6311 Christology

TH 6310 Systematic Theology

FD 6312 Hermeneutics

RS 7302 Thesis Part I

Or TH 6311 Christology

Or BI 6315 History of the Bible

Or FD 7320 Guided Research in Foundation Studies

RS 7303 Thesis Part II

Or NT 7320 Guided Research in the New Testament

OT Textual Courses (select three)

NT Textual Courses (select five)

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Required Courses		Sem. Hrs.
	NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament*	3
	OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament*	3
	RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research	3
	FD 6312 Hermeneutics	3
	FD 6304 Greek Reading I *	3
	FD 6305 Greek Reading I *	3
	FD 6308 Hebrew Reading I*	3
	FD 6309 Hebrew Reading II*	3
	TH 6310 Systematic Theology	3

	Total Required Hours	27

Elective Courses
Textual Courses		24

Elective Courses Non-Thesis Option (select three)
OT 7320 Guided Research in the Old Testament
BI 6315 History of the Bible
NT 7320 Guided Research in the New Testament
FD 7320 Guided Research in Foundation Studies
BI 6310 Archaeology and the Bible
TH 6318 New Testament Theology
FD 6330 Aramaic
FD 6343 Akkadian		9
- OR -
RS 7302 Thesis Part I		3
RS 7303 Thesis Part II		3
Elective Course Thesis Option (select one)
FD6330 Aramaic
BI 6315 History of the Bible
TH 6311 Christology
TH 6325 Eschatology
TH 6327 Biblical Doctrine of God		3

Elective Courses		33

BI 7011 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Examination		0
____________________________________________________		_______
**TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR DEGREE		60

Important: The Turner School of Theology has a one-year residency requirement for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. This is equivalent to six three-semester hour courses equalling eighteen semester hours. This residency requirement may be met by students attending six on campus uni-meet (one week) seminars over the course of the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program.

*Advanced Bible Placement

Students who have a major in religious studies on the undergraduate level will receive Advanced Bible Placement – reducing required hours total from 60 to 45 semester hours.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

Students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies anticipating graduation must pass the Comprehensive Examination. To take the Comprehensive Examination the student must register for BI 7011 Comprehensive Examination for Master of Arts in Biblical Studies.

Please see the Semester Class Schedule for the test dates. All students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program are required to take the Comprehensive Examination on the Amridge University Campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Also, students must pass the Comprehensive Examination before graduating. The specific content of the Comprehensive Examination is determined for each student in consultation with the faculty through the "professor in charge" that year.

Qualifications for the Comprehensive Examination

In order for students to qualify for the Comprehensive Examination they must be within nine credit hours of completing all the courses in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program. Students who do not register for the course will not be allowed to take the examination. Students who register are required to take the examination on the appointed day. Students are encouraged to take the Comprehensive Examination during their next to last semester.

Comprehensive Examination Testing Procedure

The Comprehensive Examination measures the range of knowledge acquired by students in the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies by synthesizing the knowledge gained from the various courses taken and expressing these concepts in written format. Examination dates are scheduled according to the school calendar and offered on that day on the Amridge University campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Specific instructions for the comprehensive examination are as follows: The time allowed for taking the examination is seven hours, which includes one hour for lunch. Students are encouraged to bring lunch since they are not allowed to leave the facilities during testing hours.

1. Students may bring to the examination unmarked (personal notes) Bible in any language, lexicons for the biblical language, and concordances of biblical texts. Students who are anticipating translation of either a Hebrew or Greek text should bring the appropriate Hebrew or Greek text.

2. Amridge University computers may be allowed in writing the examination.

3. Amridge University provides the paper on which the student's answers are to be written.

Grading of the Comprehensive Exam

The Comprehensive Examination is graded in accordance with the following:

2. The Dean of the Turner School of Theology assigns three professors to read the different Comprehensive Examinations on a blind basis. This blind reading ensures that no professor knows the identity of the author of the examination being read nor the identity of the other professors who read the examination.

3. When two readers assign the examination a "qualifying" (Q) or "not qualifying" (NQ) grade, the grading process has been completed.

4. Should a student not qualify, that student may be allowed to sit for a retake examination at a date assigned by the Dean of the Turner School of Theology in consultation with the faculty. Students who do not qualify in this retake examination must petition for a second retake. Such students, if their petition is accepted, may be required to take an oral examination in accordance with number five below.

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

Before being graduated with the Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. Earn a total of 60 graduate semester hours in the program of which at least 48 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University, if there is no Advanced Bible Placement applied. If 15 hours of Advanced Bible Placement are applied, 33 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0;

4. Pass the written Comprehensive Exam. The Comprehensive Examination serves as the Program Exit Examination;

5. Complete and have accepted by the department faculty a Thesis (RS 7302 and RS 7303) – Only for those students who have selected the “Thesis Option” under the guidance of their advisor;

6. Complete the program residency requirement; and

7. Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application available from Amridge University’s web site. The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate. Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective graduation requirements have been met. Students having any questions regarding the Degree Completion Application should contact the Registrar’s Office.

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN PRACTICAL MINISTRY

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Practical Theology Program the graduates will have:

1. The ability to reflect in a critical manner on the Christian mission to practice ministry in strengthening the church and serving humanity;

2. The skills in various methods of ministry to be relevant to contemporary culture in Christian service;

3. An understanding of biblical and theological studies that provides the basis for various types of Christian ministry;

4. A sound foundation for both the student’s personal and spiritual growth and also for the student as a teacher of others in spiritual formation;

5. Have a scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the MDiv degree.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published on the Amridge University website. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. Advanced Bible Placement of 15 semester hours can be obtained if the student has completed an undergraduate major in religious studies. A student receiving Advanced Bible Placement would be required to take a minimum of semester hours to complete the degree option. At least 45 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University to qualify for graduation for those receiving 15 semester hours of Advanced Bible Placement. A student who does not have a major in religious studies on the undergraduate level must take the required 60 semester hours.

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17.

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Arts in Practical Ministry may be completed in five semesters. A student may take the courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Practical Theology

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
Research and Foundational Studies
RS 6339 Research and Evaluation	3
FD 6312 Hermeneutics	3
FD 6302* and 6303* Elementary Greek I and II, and
FD 6304* Greek Readings I – or –
FD 6306* and 6307* Elementary Hebrew I and II, and
FD 6308* Hebrew Readings I – or –
FD 6360* Elementary Hebrew and Greek for Christian
Ministry, FD 6361* Hebrew Word Study, and FD 6362*
Greek Word Study	9
	15
Biblical Studies
One textual course from the OT	3
One textual course from the NT	3
	6
Theological and Historical Studies
TH 6310 Systematic Theology	3
TH 6326 Spirituality and Spiritual Formation	3
	6
Practical Ministry
PS 6330 Internship in Ministry	3
FT 7301 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling	3
LD 6362 Spiritual Leadership within the Organization	3
PS 6310 Personal Evangelism	3
PS 6311 Ministry and the Contemporary World	3
The student may choose four from the following nine
courses in practical ministry.
LD 6353 Leadership Visualization and Values
LD 6357 Organizational Communication
MS 6302 Introduction to Missiology
PS 6301 Christian Ministry
PS 6302 Homiletics
PS 6303 Educational Program of the Local Church
PS 6306 Christian Marriage and Family Life
PS 6309 Introduction to Christian Counseling

PS 6312 Church Growth Through Bible School Evangelism	12
	27
General Electives
Two courses from Biblical Studies (BI, NT, or OT), Theological
and Historical Studies (TH), Practical Ministry (LD, MS
or PS), or biblical languages.	6

BI 7012 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Exam	0
_____________________________________________________	______
Total Required Hours for MA Practical Ministry Degree	60

*Advanced Bible Placement

Important: The Turner School of Theology has a one year residency requirement for the Master of Arts in Practical Theology degree. This is equivalent to six three-semester hour courses equalling eighteen semester hours. This residency requirement may be met by students attending six on campus uni-meet (one week) seminars over the course of the Master of Arts in Practical Theology program.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

Students in the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry anticipating graduation must pass the comprehensive examination.

Please see the Semester Class Schedule for the test dates. All students in the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry program are required to take the comprehensive examination on the Amridge University Campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Also, students must pass the comprehensive examination before graduating. The specific content of the comprehensive examination is determined for each student in consultation with the faculty through the "professor in charge" that yea

Qualifications for the Comprehensive Examination

In order for students to qualify for the comprehensive examination they must be within nine credit hours of completing all the courses in the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry program. Students who register are required to take the examination on the appointed day. Students are encouraged to take the comprehensive examination during their next to last semester.

Comprehensive Examination Testing Procedure

The Comprehensive Examination measures the range of knowledge acquired by students in the Master of Arts in Practical Ministry by synthesizing the knowledge gained from the various courses taken and expressing these concepts in written format. Examination dates are scheduled according to the school calendar and offered on that day on the Amridge University campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Specific instructions for the comprehensive examination are as follows: (1) The time allowed for taking the examination is seven hours, which includes one hour for lunch. Students are encouraged to bring lunch since they are not allowed to leave the facilities during testing hours. (2) Students may bring to the examination unmarked (personal notes) bible(s) in any language, lexicons for the biblical language, and concordances of biblical texts. Students who are anticipating translation of either a Hebrew or Greek text should bring the appropriate Hebrew or Greek text. (3) Amridge University computers may be allowed in writing the examination. (4) Amridge University provides the paper on which the student's answers are to be written.

Grading of the Comprehensive Exam

The Comprehensive Examination is graded in accordance with the following:

2. Dean of the Turner School of Theology assigns three professors to read the different Comprehensive Examinations on a blind basis. This blind reading ensures that no professor knows the identity of the author of the examination being read nor the identity of the other professors who read the examination.

3. When two readers assign the examination a "qualifying" (Q) or "not qualifying" (NQ) grade, the grading process has been completed.

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL STUDIES (NOTE: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS OF ARIZONA OR TENNESSEE)

The Master of Arts (MA) in Theological and Historical Studies is designed to provide a survey knowledge of theological and historical studies for the educational development of qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The degree is biblical in orientation and also relevant to contemporary life in application. This degree program provides a foundation for students to pursue more advanced studies in the Master of Divinity (MDiv) offered by Amridge University. The MA program is open to applicants who hold the BA or BS degree.

Upon completion of the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies program the graduates will:

1. Have attained a survey knowledge of theological and historical studies necessary to be effective as a Christian minister and church leader;

2. Have skills in biblical interpretation that will allow for a biblical orientation for use of theological and historical studies as a Christian minister or church leader;

3. Possess skills in Christian ministry for their application in contemporary life in strengthening the church and serving humanity;

4. Have a scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the MDiv degree.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies

Applications for admission to the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies may be completed in five semesters. A student may take their courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Required Courses for the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
Research and Foundational Studies
RS 6339 Research and Evaluation (for prospective DMin
Students via the MDiv) – or –
RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research	3
FD 6312 Hermeneutics	3
FD 6302* and 6303* Elementary Greek I and II, and FD 6304*
Greek Readings I – or –
FD 6306* and 6307* Elementary Hebrew I and II, and FD 6308*
Hebrew Readings I – or –
FD * Elementary Hebrew and Greek for Christian
Ministry, FD 6361* Hebrew Word Study, and FD 6362*
Greek Word Study	9
	15
Biblical Studies
NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament* – or –
OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament*	3
One textual course from the OT	3
One textual course from the NT	3
	9
Practical Ministry
The student may choose two courses from the following eleven:
FT 7301 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling
LD 6353 Leadership Visualization and Values
LD 6357 Organizational Communication
LD 6362 Spiritual Leadership within the Organization
MS 6302 Introduction to Missiology
PS 6301 Christian Ministry
PS 6306 Christian Marriage and Family Life
PS 6309 Introduction to Christian Counseling
PS 6310 Personal Evangelism
PS 6311 Ministry and the Contemporary World
PS 6312 Church Growth Through Bible School Evangelism
Two ministry courses	6
Theological and Historical Studies
TH 6310 Systematic Theology	3
TH 6326 Spirituality and Spiritual Formation	3
One class in church history (TH 6300, TH 6303, or TH 6304)	3
One class in history of doctrine (TH 6301, TH 6302, or	3
TH 6307)
Two classes in systematic theology or ethics (TH 6311,
TH 6318, TH 6321, TH 6322, TH 6325, TH 6327,
TH 6330, or TH 6338)	6
Two classes in apologetics or philosophy of religion
(TH 6316, TH 6317, TH 6319, TH 6320, TH 6323,
TH 6324, or TH 6328)	6
	24
General Electives
Two courses from Biblical Studies (BI, NT, or OT), Theological
and Historical Studies (TH), Practical Ministry (LD, MS
or PS), or biblical languages.	6
BI 7013 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Exam	0
_____________________________________________________	______
Total Required Hours for MA in
Theological and Historical Studies Degree	60

*Advanced Bible Placement

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

Students in the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies anticipating graduation must pass the Comprehensive Examination.

Please see the Semester Class Schedule for the test dates. All students in the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies program are required to take the comprehensive examination on the Amridge University Campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Also, students must pass the comprehensive examination before graduating. The specific content of the comprehensive examination is determined for each student in consultation with the faculty through the "professor in charge" that year.

Qualifications for the Comprehensive Examination

In order for students to qualify for the comprehensive examination they must be within nine credit hours of completing all the courses in the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies program. Students who register are required to take the examination on the appointed day. Students are encouraged to take the comprehensive examination during their next to last semester.

Comprehensive Examination Testing Procedure

The comprehensive examination measures the range of knowledge acquired by students in the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies by synthesizing the knowledge gained from the various courses taken and expressing these concepts in written format. Examination dates are scheduled according to the school calendar and offered on that day on the Amridge University campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Specific instructions for the comprehensive examination are as follows: (1) The time allowed for taking the examination is seven hours, which includes one hour for lunch. Students are encouraged to bring lunch since they are not allowed to leave the facilities during testing hours. (2) Students may bring to the examination unmarked (personal notes) Bible in any language, lexicons for the biblical language, and concordances of biblical texts. Students who are anticipating translation of either a Hebrew or Greek text should bring the appropriate Hebrew or Greek text. (3) Amridge University computers may be allowed in writing the examination. (4) Amridge University provides the paper on which the student's answers are to be written.

Grading of the Comprehensive Exam

The comprehensive examination is graded in accordance with the following:

2. The Dean of Turner School of Theology assigns three professors to read the different comprehensive examinations on a “blind” basis. This blind reading ensures that no professor knows the identity of the author of the examination being read or the identity of the other professors who read the examination.

3. When two readers assign the examination a "qualifying" (Q) or "not qualifying" (NQ) grade, the grading process has been completed.

4. Should a student not qualify, that student may be allowed to sit for a retake examination at a date assigned by the Dean of Turner School of Theology in consultation with the faculty. Students who do not qualify in this retake examination must petition for a second retake. Such students, if their petition is accepted, may be required to take an oral examination in accordance with number five below.

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies

Before being graduated with the Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A total of 60 graduate semester hours of which at least 48 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University, if there is no Advanced Bible Placement applied. If 15 hours of Advanced Bible Placement are applied, 33 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

3. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0;

4. Pass the written Comprehensive Exam. Students must register for and pass BI 7013 Comprehensive Examination for Master of Arts in Theological and Historical Studies. The Comprehensive Examination serves as the Program Exit Examination;

5. Complete the program residency requirement; and

6. Complete an Amridge University Degree Completion Application available from Amridge University’s web site. The properly completed and signed application must be submitted no later than the first day of classes of the semester prior to the semester the student plans to graduate. Following this schedule permits the University to conduct a full audit of the respective student’s records to make sure that all courses, programs, and respective

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF DIVINITY

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree prepares qualified persons to be effective Christian ministers and church leaders who will use their gifts and knowledge in proclaiming the gospel, strengthening the church, and serving humanity. The program seeks to prepare students for professions in ministry and further opportunities by preparation for admission to more advanced studies such as the Master of Divinity degree program. The Master of Divinity is biblical in orientation with exposure to theological and historical studies. The program seeks after effective Christian service that is scholarly; yet, practical and relevant to contemporary life for the communities in which graduates will serve. Finally, graduates of the MDiv Degree will be mentored in ways to conduct themselves and to relate to others that is spiritually mature and morally sensitive.

Upon completion of the Master of Divinity Program the graduates will have:

1. Effective preparation for Christian ministry and leadership responsibilities in congregations and other settings;

2. The ability to use the biblical text and theological and historical studies to enrich the spiritual life of others;

3. The skills to minister in an effective manner in the culture in which the graduate must live;

4. The means by which one may grow morally and spiritually, and by which one may lead others in positive spiritual formation in the likeness of Jesus Christ;

5. The scholarly, theological and reflective foundation that will provide the basis for admission into more advanced studies such as the DMin degree.

Admission Requirements for the Master of Divinity

Applications for admission to the Master of Divinity program will not be considered complete until all of the following items are properly completed and submitted:

· Application Form – This form should be completed in detail.

· Application Fee – The applicant must submit an application fee. Information about the application fee is published on the Amridge University website. This one-time fee is non-refundable.

· An earned Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited institution. Advanced Bible Placement of 15 semester hours can be obtained if the student has completed an undergraduate major in religious studies. A student receiving Advanced Bible Placement would be required to take 75 semester hours to complete the degree option (assuming that no transferable graduate credits can be considered beyond the undergraduate degree). Then all 75 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University to qualify for graduation for those receiving 15 semester hours of Advanced Bible Placement. Note: If another accredited institution has given you Advanced Bible Placement applied toward a completed Master's degree (e.g. MAR-nonthesis), then Amridge University will not re-apply these to our M.Div. degree.

· Language – One year of Greek and one year of Hebrew on the undergraduate level with a grade of "B-" or above is required, or the student may take FD 6302 and FD 6303 Elementary Greek I and II and FD 6306 and FD 6307 Elementary Hebrew I and II on the graduate level. These courses will satisfy the biblical language prerequisites for the Master of Arts program, but they will not reduce the hours required to complete it.

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Master of Divinity may be completed in three years. A student may take courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Required Courses for the Master of Divinity

Required Courses			Sem. Hrs.
	Research and Foundation Courses:
	RS 6339 Research and Evaluation (for prospective DMin
	students via the MDiv) – or –
	RS 6310 Introduction to Biblical Related Research		3
	FD 6312 Hermeneutics		3
	FD 6302* and 6303* Elementary Greek I and II, and
	FD 6304* Greek Readings I – or –
	FD 6306* and 6307* Elementary Hebrew I and II, and
	FD 6308* Hebrew Readings I – or –
	FD 6360* Elementary Hebrew and Greek for Christian
	Ministry, FD 6361* Hebrew Word Study, and FD 6362*
	Greek Word Study		9
			15
	Biblical Studies
	NT 6301 Critical Introduction to the New Testament*		3
	OT 6301 Critical Introduction to the Old Testament*		3
	Old Testament textual courses		6
	New Testament textual courses		6
			18
	Theological and Historical Studies
	TH 6310 Systematic Theology		3
	TH 6326 Spirituality and Spiritual Formation		3
	One class in church history (TH 6300, TH 6303, or TH 6304)		3
	One class in history of doctrine (TH 6301, TH 6302, or
	TH 6307)		3
	One class in systematic theology or ethics (TH 6311,
	TH 6318, TH 6321, TH 6322, TH 6325, TH 6327,
	TH 6330, or TH 6338)		3
	One class in apologetics or philosophy of religion
	(TH 6316, TH 6317, TH 6319, TH 6320, TH 6323,
	TH 6324, or TH 6328)		3
			18
	Ministry
	PS 6330 Internship in Ministry – To be taken twice with
	a different area of concentration each time.		6
	FT 7301 Introduction to Pastoral Counseling		3
	LD 6362 Spiritual Leadership within the Organization		3
	PS 6310 Personal Evangelism		3
	PS 6311 Ministry and the Contemporary World		3
	The student may choose two from the following ten
	courses in practical ministry:
	LD 6353 Leadership Visualization and Values
	LD 6357 Organizational Communication
	MS 6302 Introduction to Missiology
	PS 6301 Christian Ministry
	PS 6302 Homiletics
	PS 6303 Educational Program of the Local Church
	PS 6306 Christian Marriage and Family Life
	PS 6309 Introduction to Christian Counseling
	PS 6312 Church Growth and Bible School Evangelism
	RS 6345 Quantitative and Qualitative Methodology (Students
	who plan to advance to the DMin degree program are
	strongly urged to take RS 6345 Quantitative and Qualitative
	Methodology as one of the two choices or as an elective.)		6
			24
General Electives
Five courses from Biblical Studies (BI, NT, or OT), Theological
		and Historical Studies (TH), Practical Ministry (LD, MS
		or PS), or biblical languages.	15

BI 7018 Master’s Degree Comprehensive Examination			0
____________________________________________________			______
**TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR DEGREE			90

Important: The Turner School of Theology will have a 1 year residency requirement for the Master of Divinity degree. This is equivalent to six three-semester hour courses equalling eighteen semester hours. This residency requirement may be met by students attending six on campus uni-meet (one week) seminars over the course of the Master of Divinity program.

**Advanced Bible Placement:

Students who have a major in religious studies on the undergraduate level may receive ,with the approval of the Dean of the Turner School of Theology, Advanced Bible Placement – possibly reducing required degree total from 90 to 75 semester hours.

*NOTE:

Hebrew and/or Greek languages are recommended in the MDiv program, but not required. These can be taken as foundation studies or general electives.

Comprehensive Examination Requirement

All Master of Divinity students anticipating graduation must pass the Comprehensive Examination. In order to take the exam one must register for the course BI 7051 Comprehensive Examination for Master of Divinity.

Please see the Semester Course Schedule for the test dates. All Master of Divinity students are required to take the Comprehensive Examination on the Amridge University Campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Also, all Master of Divinity students must pass the Comprehensive Examination before graduating. The specific content of the Comprehensive Examination is determined for each student in consultation with the faculty through the "professor in charge" that year.

Qualifications for the Comprehensive Examination

In order for students to qualify for the Comprehensive Examination they must be within nine credit hours of completing all course work in the Master of Divinity program. Additionally, students must then register for the course BI 7051 Comprehensive Examination for Master of Divinity. Students who do not register for the course will not be allowed to take the examination. Students who register are required to take the examination on the appointed day. Students are encouraged to take the Comprehensive Examination during their next to last semester.

Comprehensive Examination Testing Procedure

The Comprehensive Examination measures the range of knowledge acquired by Master of Divinity students by synthesizing the knowledge gained from the various courses taken and expressing these concepts in written format. Examination dates are scheduled according to the school calendar and offered on that day on the Amridge University campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Specific instructions for the comprehensive examination are as follows: (1) The time allowed for taking the examination is seven hours, which includes one hour for lunch. Students are encouraged to bring lunch since they are not allowed to leave the facilities during testing hours. (2) Students may bring to the examination unmarked (personal notes) bible(s) in any language, lexicons for the biblical language, and concordances of biblical texts. Students who are anticipating translation of either a Hebrew or Greek text should bring the appropriate Hebrew or Greek text. (3) Amridge University computers may be allowed in writing the examination. (4) Amridge University provides the paper on which the student's answers are to be written.

Grading of the Comprehensive Exam

The Comprehensive Examination is graded in accordance with the following:

3. When two readers assign the examination a "qualifying" (Q) or "not qualifying" (NQ) grade, the grading process has been completed.

Graduation Requirements for the Master of Divinity

Before being graduated with the Master of Divinity, a student must satisfy the following requirements:

1. A total of 90 graduate semester hours of which at least 48 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University, if there is no Advanced Bible Placement applied. If 15 hours of Advanced Bible Placement are applied, 39 semester hours must be taken at Amridge University. Also, any possible transfer of graduate credits taken from another regionally accredited institution must be agreed upon by the end of the first enrolled semester at Amridge University;

2. Complete all required coursework for the degree;

3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0;

4. Pass the written Comprehensive Exam. Students must register for FD 7323 – Synthesis of Theological Curriculum II to prepare for the exam. The Comprehensive Examination serves as the Program Exit Examination;

5. Complete the program residency requirement; and

ADMISSION AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY

Upon completion of the Doctor of Ministry Program the graduates will have:

1. Acquired a greater competence in ministry skills to more effectively lead in various roles in a church setting;

2. Demonstrated the ability to integrate theology and Scripture into an effective ministry;

3. Researched issues in congregational ministry and provided scholarly analysis of those issues and innovative solutions of them;

4. Demonstrated the ability to understand the needs of the contemporary church and developed a vision and a plan to meet those needs;

5. Shown personal spiritual growth as a Christian minister and leader, developing attitudes and values appropriate to a life of Christian faith and practice.

These outcomes are assessed in Research Dissertation Module IV. A student may demonstrate achievement of these outcomes by receiving a passing grade in the Research Dissertation Module IV.

Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Ministry

Applications for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program will not be considered complete until all of the following nine items are properly completed and submitted:

1. Complete an Amridge University Admissions Application;

2. Have official transcripts sent to the Amridge University Admissions Office from every institution of higher education that the applicant attended;

3. Must have a Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution with GPA on previous graduate work of 3.0. Applicants to the Doctor of Ministry program who have not earned a Master of Divinity Degree must have course work equivalent to a Master of Divinity Degree with a 3.0 GPA. The applicant may have to take additional course requirements to be accepted into the program;

4. Three years of ministerial experience;

5. Have submitted to the Amridge University Admissions Office proof of the results of the Graduate Record Exam General (GRE) Test or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) taken by the applicant.

a. Scores are calculated as follows:

1. GRE score divided by 100 = Score

2. Pre-2003 MAT score times .18 = Score

3. 2003 MAT score divided by 2, minus 156, time .18 = Score

b. Other Test Options

1. Other national examinations normally accepted for admission to graduate programs of study will also be considered as approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

2. Applicants holding a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution are not required to submit a standardized test score.

c. Applicants for whom English is a second language must provide documented evidence of English proficiency in one of two ways:

1. A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or

2. A score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) per the following:

Graduate—minimum total score of 79, with minimum scores for reading and listening increased to “high” levels.

Reading (high)....................... 22

Listening (high)....................... 22

Speaking (fair)....................... 18

Writing (fair)........................... 17

6. Develop and submit a monograph on the applicant's career goals. The monograph must be written solely by the applicant and may be 5 to 20 pages in length. Appendices, attachments, or other items sent with the monograph will not be accepted;

7. Submit a term paper from the master's degree level that is written in accordance with a style manual generally accepted by colleges and universities. The writing sample must have been written solely by the applicant and should reflect the applicant's research and academic writing skills. Ideally, the term paper shall contain grade marks by the course instructor to whom it was originally submitted;

8. Submit three letters of recommendation: One from a former teacher, one from a colleague, and one from an employer; and

9. Participate in an interview. The assigned Amridge University faculty interviewer will arrange an interview with the applicant – this may be done by telephone.

Time Normally Required to Complete the Program

The Doctor of Ministry may be completed in approximately 3 years. A student may take courses on a part-time or full-time basis.

Approval by Institutional Review Board

Faculty members or students conducting research in association with Amridge University, including research for dissertations, master’s theses or other studies must have prior approval of the Institution Review Board (IRB). Students must receive approval from the IRB prior to completion of dissertation Module II or Master’s Thesis Part I.

The purpose of Amridge University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to insure that the use and treatment of human subjects participating in research associated with this University is ethical and in compliance with established standards. Although researchers are ultimately responsible for the ethical treatment of their human subjects, it is the policy of Amridge University that all faculty members conducting research associated with this University involving human subjects must receive approval from the (IRB) before commencing their projects or beginning data collection. This requirement also applies to student researchers who are collecting data under the supervision of a faculty member. Students engaged in projects for theses, dissertations, independent research courses, or faculty-student collaborations which involve human subjects must seek IRB approval through their thesis or dissertation committee chairperson. The IRB may require a background check of the investigator before approving a research plan involving research subjects who are minors.

Required Courses for the Doctor of Ministry

Required Courses	Sem. Hrs.
DM 9301 Ministry in the D.Min. Setting (required on campus residency)	3
DM 9302 Ministry and Theology - OR – DM 9310 The Prophets and Prophetic Ministry in the Church	3
DM 9323 Ministry in the World of Science, Philosophy and Religion - OR – DM 9303 Ministry and the Contemporary World	3
DM 9305 The Ministry and Worship - OR – DM 9312 Church Growth and Membership Development	3
DM 9306 The Minister and Preaching Christian Doctrine - OR – DM 9314 The Minister and Homiletics	3
DM 9309 The Minister’s Message of Salvation - OR – DM 9311 The Minister and Missiology	3
DM 9308 Ministry and Controversial Issues - OR – DM 9313 The Minister and Leadership	3
DM 9304 Ministry to Individuals and Families - OR – 9327 Psychology of Religion	3
Total Required Hours	24

Required Modules
RS 9340 Research Dissertation Module I (required on campus residency)	3
RS 9341 Research Dissertation Module II	3
RS 9342 Research Dissertation Module III	3
RS 9343 Research Dissertation Module IV	3
Total Required Module Hours	12
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS FOR DEGREE	36

Residency Requirement

The faculty and administration of the Amridge University Turner School of Theology strongly adhere to the tenet that an advanced program of study of this nature must have opportunities for students to participate in a comprehensive community of faculty and peers that include provisions for one-on-one and group interaction over time. In keeping with this tenet, the Turner School of Theology has established a residency requirement for the Doctor of Ministry that specifies that the equivalent of at least one full-time academic year of work must be completed on the Amridge University Campus in Montgomery, Alabama. Generally, this requirement means that at least 12 semester hours of course work (i.e., four three-semester hour courses) must be completed on the Montgomery Amridge University campus. One option to meet this requirement will be met by students attending four one-week seminars on campus. In order to have the greatest impact on the academic study process, students are encouraged to take these residency seminars throughout the course of the 36 semester hours Doctor of Ministry track. The remainder of the semester hours of the Doctor of Ministry program may be taken via distance learning.

Dissertation Committee

A Dissertation Committee shall be appointed near the time that the student enrolls in the first dissertation module, RS 9340 Research Dissertation Module I. The Dissertation Committee shall be appointed by the Dean of the Turner School of Theology with the approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student may request specific individuals to be appointed to the Dissertation Committee. A minimum of two signatory members of the Dissertation Committee shall have a doctorate in a field related to ministry. The Committee shall establish protocol for communication among the Committee members. Each dissertation module and the final total dissertation shall be approved by the Committee Chairperson, the Reader, the Dissertation Secretary, the Dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs before a grade is assigned for the module. The Committee Chairperson shall be the instructor of record for the dissertation modules.

Dissertation Modules

The dissertation is to be completed through a sequence of dissertation module courses. The minimum sequence involves Research Dissertation Module I, Research Dissertation Module II, Research Dissertation Module III, and Research Dissertation Module IV. The sequence may also involve module continuation courses. A Research Dissertation Module First Continuation and a Research Dissertation Module Second Continuation course are available for each module level if the student does not complete all requirements for a given module in one semester.

A student must achieve “Candidacy Status” prior to enrolling in a dissertation Module. After beginning the dissertation the student must enroll in a dissertation module or dissertation continuation module each semester until completion of the dissertation unless receiving prior approval from the Dean of the Turner School of Theology and the dissertation chairperson. The dissertation modules must be completed in sequence.

A student who fails to enroll in a dissertation course in a seceding semester will be removed from the program. An individual so removed from the program may submit an appeal to the Appeals Committee for consideration of readmission to the program.

Allowable Grades for a Dissertation Module course are:

· “P” for pass if all requirements of the module have been met, “IP” for in-progress if satisfactory progress, as specified below, has been made but not all module requirements have been met, or “F” for failure if satisfactory progress has not been made.

· The “IP” for a Dissertation Module course is a permanent grade. Students receiving a grade of IP on a dissertation module must register for and pay tuition and fees for the appropriate Dissertation Module First Continuation course to complete requirements for the dissertation module. Tuition and fees, including the Dissertation Lab Fee, will be charged for this course.

Allowable Grades for a Dissertation Module First Continuation course are:

· “P” for pass if all requirements of the module have been met,

· “IP” for in-progress if satisfactory progress, as specified below, has been made but not all module requirements have been met, or F for failure if satisfactory progress has not been made.

Students receiving a grade of “IP” on Dissertation Module First Continuation course must register for and pay tuition and fees for the appropriate Dissertation Module Second Continuation course to complete requirements for the dissertation module. Tuition and fees, including the Dissertation Lab Fee, will be charged for this credit course.

Allowable Grades for a Dissertation Module Second Continuation courses are:

· “P” for pass if all requirements of the module have been met, or

· “F” for failure if all requirements of the module have not been met.

A student who receives a grade of “F” for any dissertation module, dissertation module first continuation course or dissertation module second continuation course will be removed from the program. An individual so removed from the program may submit an appeal to the Appeals Committee for consideration of readmission to the program.

The appeals Committee shall consult with the student’s dissertation committee in considering the appeal.

Requirements for Dissertation Module Courses

The following outline identifies basic content requirements for the dissertation modules. A Historical Research Dissertation may have more chapters and may deviate from this prescribed pattern. The Dissertation committee may prescribe additional requirements for any or all modules. A quantitative dissertation must be written in third person. A qualitative dissertation may be written in first person.

Requirements for Completion of Dissertation Module Courses

[Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass)]

Module I Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3.

1. Completed Initial Review of Literature

2. Completed Research Dissertation Prospectus or Proposal, which must include:

a. Statement of the problem and sub-problems

b. Statement of hypothesis or research questions

(1). (Quantitative dissertations) Statement of hypothesis

(2). (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of research
questions

c. Statement of delimitations (what the research will not
address)

d. Statement of definitions of terms

e. Statement of assumptions

f. Statement of importance of study

g. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of rationale for the
selection of qualitative research methodology

h. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of relationship of
qualitative research methodology to research questions

i. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of the Qualitative
Researcher’s sampling procedures

j. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of how the Qualitative
Researcher proposes to analyze the data (e.g., content
analysis, thematic analysis, etc)

k. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of how the Qualitative
Researcher will address trustworthiness and reliability (e.g.,
triangulation, member-checking, etc)

l. Statement of organization (outline of all proposed chapters
and subtopics)

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module II Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1. Completed First Chapter of the research plan which must include:

a. Introduction

b. Need for Study

c. Statement of Problems and Sub-problems

d. Purpose of Study

e. Delimitations

f. Methodology

g. Definitions of Terms

h. Organization

2. Completed Second Chapter: a Review of Literature

3. Completed Third Chapter: the Research Design Proposal, which
must include:

a. Description of the research design

b. Sources and nature of data

c. Criteria for the admissibility of data

d. Identification of appropriate procedures for analyzing data.

e. Method of Collecting Data

f. Link data and research methodology

4. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module III Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3.

1. Approval from the Human Subjects Review Board for the data
collection instruments and procedures.

2. Documented proof of implementation of research as defined in
Chapter Three (This would include questionnaires, research data,
etc.)

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module IV Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

1. Completed Chapter 4 - Reporting of Data

2. Completed Chapter 5 - Findings, Analysis, Interpretation, Conclusion and Summary of the Research Dissertation

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

4. Successful Defense of the Research Dissertation (Conducted on the main campus)

5. Submit completed Research Dissertation

Requirements for Satisfactory Progress in

Dissertation Module Courses

If a student does not fulfill all requirements for a module the following minimum requirements for the applicable module must be met to award the student an IP (in-progress) grade.

[Requirements for a grade of “IP” (in-progress)]

Module I Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (in-progress):

Must have completed items 1 and 2.

1. Completed Initial Review of Literature

2. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module II Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (in-progress):

Must have completed items 1 and 2.

1. Complete two approved dissertation chapters

2. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module III Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (in-progress):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3.

1. Data collection procedures approved.

2. Approval from the Human Subjects Review Board for the data
collection instruments and procedures.

3. Research data collection begun

4. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module IV Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (in-progress):

Must have completed items 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1. Three approved chapters

2. All research data collected

3. Data analysis procedures and reporting formats approved

4. Additional requirements from the Committee

Requirements for Completion of Dissertation Module

First Continuation Courses

[Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass)]

Module I First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3.

1. Completed Initial Review of Literature

2. Completed Research Dissertation Prospectus or Proposal, which
must include:

a. Statement of the problem and sub-problems

b. Statement of hypothesis or research questions

(1). (Quantitative dissertations) Statement of hypothesis

(2). (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of research questions

c. Statement of delimitations (what the research will not address)

d. Statement of definitions of terms

e. Statement of assumptions

f. Statement of importance of study

g. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of rationale for the
selection of qualitative research methodology

h. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of relationship of
qualitative research methodology to research questions

i. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of the Qualitative
Researcher’s sampling procedures

j. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of how the Qualitative
Researcher proposes to analyze the data (e.g., content
analysis, thematic analysis, etc)

k. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of how the Qualitative
Researcher will address trustworthiness and reliability (e.g.,
triangulation, member-checking, etc)

l. Statement of organization (outline of all proposed chapters and
subtopics)

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module II First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1. Completed First Chapter of the research plan which must include:

a. Introduction

b. Need for Study

c. Statement of Problems and Sub-problems

d. Purpose of Study

e. Delimitations

f. Methodology

g. Definitions of Terms

h. Organization

2. Completed Second Chapter: a Review of Literature

3. Completed Third Chapter: the Research Design Proposal, which
must include:

a. Description of the research design

b. Sources and nature of data

c. Criteria for the admissibility of data

d. Identification of appropriate procedures for analyzing data.

e. Method of Collecting Data

f. Link data and research methodology

4. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module III First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3

1. Approval from the Human Subjects Review Board for the data
collection instruments and procedures.

2. Documented proof of implementation of research as defined in
Chapter Three (This would include questionnaires, research data,
etc.)

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module IV First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

1. Completed Chapter 4 - Reporting of Data

2. Completed Chapter 5 - Findings, Analysis, Interpretation, Conclusion
and Summary of the Research Dissertation

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

4. Successful Defense of the Research Dissertation (Conducted on the
main campus)

5. Submit completed Research Dissertation

Requirements for Satisfactory Progress in Dissertation Module

First Continuation Courses

If a student does not fulfill all requirements for a module first continuation course the following minimum requirements for the applicable module must be met to award the student an IP (in-progress) grade.

[Requirements for a grade of “IP” (In-progress)]

Module I First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (In-progress):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3.

1. Completed Initial Review of Literature

2. Completed a significant portion of the Research Dissertation
Prospectus or Proposal, which must include:

a. Statement of the problem and sub-problems

b. Statement of hypothesis or research questions

(1). (Quantitative dissertations) Statement of hypothesis

(2). (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of research questions

c. Statement of delimitations (what the research will not address)

d. Statement of definitions of terms

e. Statement of assumptions

f. Statement of importance of study

g. Statement of selection of qualitative research methodology

h. Statement of relationship of qualitative research methodology
to research questions

i. Statement of the Qualitative Researcher’s sampling
procedures

j. Statement of how the Qualitative Researcher proposes to
analyze the data (e.g., content analysis, thematic analysis, etc)

k. Statement of how the Qualitative Researcher will address
           trustworthiness and reliability (e.g., triangulation, member-
      checking, etc).

l. Statement of organization (outline of all proposed chapters
and subtopics)

3. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module II First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (In-progress):

Must have completed items 1, 2,3 and 4.

1. Completed First Chapter

2. Completed Second Chapter, a Review of Literature

3. Completed Third Chapter (Except for Committee recommended
changes)

4. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module III First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (In-progress):

Must have completed items 1, 2, 3 and 4.

1. Completed three chapters

2. Approval from the Human Subjects Review Board for the data
collection instruments and procedures.

3. Collected substantial data

4. Additional requirements from the Committee

Module IV First Continuation Course

Requirements for a grade of “IP” (In-progress):

Must have completed items 1 and 2.

1. Completed all chapters of the dissertation

2. Additional requirements from the Committee

Requirements for Completion of Dissertation Module

Second Continuation Courses

[Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass)]

Module I Second Continuation

Requirements for a grade of “P” (pass):

Must have completed items 1, 2 and 3.

1. Completed Initial Review of Literature

2. Completed Research Dissertation Prospectus or Proposal, which
must include:

a. Statement of the problem and sub-problems

b. Statement of hypothesis or research questions

(1). (Quantitative dissertations) Statement of hypothesis

(2). (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of research questions

c. Statement of delimitations (what the research will the selection of
qualitative research methodology

d. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of relationship of qualitative
research methodology to research questions

e. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of the Qualitative
Researcher’s sampling procedures

f. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of how the Qualitative
Researcher proposes to analyze the data (e.g., content analysis,
thematic analysis, etc)

g. (Qualitative dissertations) Statement of how the Qualitative
Researcher will address trustworthiness and reliability (e.g.,
triangulation, member checking, etc)

h. Statement of organization (outline of all proposed chapters and subtopics)

3. Additional requirements from the Committee