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Table of Contents
2012-2013 Seminary Programs Academic Catalog
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Letter from the President ................................4
Introduction......................................................................5
University Setting ........................................................6
History and Mission ....................................................6
Doctrinal Standard ......................................................7
Denominational Relationships ....................................8
Accreditation and Recognition ....................................8
Programs of study ............................................10
Programs for College and University Graduates......12
Programs for Bible College Graduates ....................12
Requirements to Receive a Degree ..........................12
Earning Two Degrees ................................................14
Bible and Theology Certificate ..................................16
Biblical Ministry Certificate ........................................17
Master of Arts (Theological Studies) ........................18
Master of Arts (Intercultural Studies) ........................19
Master of Arts (Muslim Studies) ................................20
Master of Arts in Bible Exposition ............................21
Master of Arts in Chaplaincy ....................................22
Master of Arts in Global Studies ..............................24
Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership ......................25
Master of Arts in Ministry Care..................................26
Master of Divinity (Academic Ministries) ..................27
Master of Divinity (Bible Exposition)..........................29
Master of Divinity (Chaplaincy)..................................31
Master of Divinity (Global Studies) ............................33
Master of Divinity (Ministry Leadership)....................35
Master of Divinity (Ministry Care) ..............................36
Doctor of Ministry Degree ........................................38
academic Life ..........................................................41
Academic Catalog and Degree Change ..................42
Academic Load..........................................................42
Academic Petitions ....................................................42
Academic Probation ..................................................42
Advanced Standing ..................................................42
Auditing ......................................................................43
Classes, Examinations and Assignments ................43
Assignments ..........................................................43
Attendance..............................................................43
Course Numbering and Scheduling ......................43
Period Examinations ..............................................43
Re-examinations ....................................................43
Commencement ........................................................43
Credits ........................................................................43
Graduate-Level Credit for UG School Courses ....43
Online Course Credit..............................................43
Music Credit ..........................................................43
Educational Resources..............................................44
Advising ..................................................................44
Academic Success Center ....................................44
Bookstore ..............................................................44
Computing Lab ......................................................44
Copy Center ..........................................................44
G. Allen Fleece Library ..........................................44
Ministry Resource Department ..............................45
Faculty Directed Study ..............................................45
Grading Policies ........................................................45
Grade Reports ........................................................45
Grading Scale ........................................................45
Failed Courses........................................................45
Incompletes ............................................................45
Graduation..................................................................46
Internships..................................................................46
Plagiarism ..................................................................46
Readmission ..............................................................47
Records and Privacy Rights......................................47
Records ..................................................................47
Student Assessment for Institutional
Improvement ..........................................................47
Student Privacy Rights ..........................................47
Registration ................................................................47
Transcripts and Diplomas..........................................47
Transfer Credit............................................................48
Withdrawal from Courses..........................................48
Withdrawal from CIU ................................................49
educationaL oPPortunities ............................50
Winter and Summer Studies ....................................51
AccessCIU..................................................................51
Atlanta, Georgia Site..................................................52
Korntal, Germany Site ..............................................52
Other Educational Programs at CIU ........................53
SSM Undergraduate Majors ..................................53
College of Arts and Sciences ................................53
College of Counseling ............................................53
College of Education..............................................54