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m 2 requ S): 30 hou 5 hours taken as CIU’s SSM courses
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: 72 hour semester hours completed in residence; 24 of last 30 hours taken as CIU’s SSM courses
72 hours: Minimum of 24 hours completed in residence; 24 of the last 30 hours taken as CIU’s SSM courses
Doctor of Ministry: 30 hours: Minimum of 12 hours completed in residence; at least 18 hours completed through CIU’s SSM
Degree CandidacyApproximately halfway through a degree program both the faculty of CIU’s SSM and the student evaluate the
student’s progress in achieving seminary objectives related to personal development in the areas of spiritual
maturity, biblical and theological knowledge, and ministry skills. Admission to candidacy indicates the student is
making progress in each of these areas and is approved to proceed toward graduation. Achieving candidacy
indicates that the faculty expects the student will be qualified to graduate when all requirements are met. Students
may not be admitted to candidacy and graduate in the same semester.
Procedure• Students are responsible to submit their application for degree candidacy at the appropriate point in their
curricula. This application will include completing a personal inventory and nominating several peers to
complete a similar inventory. The Admission to Candidacy application form is available from the seminary
faculty secretary’s office (Schuster 145).
• The application, together with supporting information, is forwarded to the student’s faculty advisor who
recommends approval or denial of the student’s application.
• Approval or denial of the application for candidacy is made by the SSM dean. Students not admitted to
candidacy normally terminate their enrollment. Reinstatement as an enrolled student will be considered
only if qualifications for candidacy are subsequently met.
Time LimitThe time limit for completion of all requirements for master’s level degrees is five years, measured from the date of
approval for candidacy (see Degree Candidacy above). The time limit for any course credits applied toward the
following degrees is ten years prior to the date the degree is awarded: Master of Divinity (all concentrations),
Master of Arts in Bible Exposition, Master of Arts in Chaplaincy, Master of Arts in Global Studies, Master of Arts in
Ministry Care, Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, and Master of Arts in Youth Ministry Leadership.
Doctrinal StatementNo student who denies any of the doctrines as stated in the official doctrinal statement, affirms error in Scripture,
or believes in the ultimate salvation of all persons will be admitted to candidacy for a degree (with the exception of
section 8).
Chapel AttendanceChapel has historically been a vital part of the student experience at CIU. It provides an opportunity for learning,
exposure to core values, practical information, fellowship in community, prayer, and worship of God. The chapel
experience of being subject to one another out of reverence for Christ (Eph. 5:21) is itself a spiritual discipline and
an opportunity to grow in grace. Because the CIU family believes in the importance of chapel, we believe all
students should participate in chapel during their educational programs.With these factors in mind, all SSM students will attend at least 15 chapels per semester according to the length of
their program:• Bible and Theology Certificate (30 semester hours): one semester
• Biblical Ministry Certificate (30 semester hours): one semester
• Program 2 Academic M.A. (30 semester hours): one semester
• Program 1 Academic M.A. (60 semester hours): two semesters
• Program 1 and 2 (48, 60, and 72 Professional M.A. semester hours): two semesters
• Program 1 and 2 M.Div. (72 and 90 semester hours): three semesters
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