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Progra

m 2 Req

uiremen ts M.A. (T

S): 33 hou

rs: 9 of t he last 1

5 hours taken at CIU

M.A.BE ,

M.A.GLS,

M.A.ML

M.A.MC

, M.A. YML: 48 hours: Minimum of 18 hours completed in residence; 12 of the last 18 hours

taken at

CIU M.A.CH

: 72 hour

s: Minim um of 24

semester hours completed in residence; 24 of last 30 hours taken at CIU

M.Div.:

72 hours: Minimum of 24 hours completed in residence; 24 of the last 30 hours taken at CIU

Doctor

of Ministry Requirements: 30 hours: Minimum of 12 hours completed in residence; at least 18 hours completed at CIU

SSM Internships

Undergraduate-level students in the Church Ministry major and the Youth Ministry, Family, and Culture major as

well as graduate-level students in the following degrees must complete an internship as the capstone experience of

their studies:

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

Master of Arts in Youth Ministry Leadership

Master of Divinity (all concentrations)

Undergraduate-level students must complete at least 90 semester hours before beginning their internships.

Graduate-level students must complete INT 6110 Foundation of Internship hours before beginning their

internships. They must complete INT 6110 at least one semester before the semester in which they plan to

graduate. Students will not participate in commencement activities until they have completed their internships.

In addition to demonstrating progress in the practice of ministry, interns are also evaluated on their character and

spiritual maturity. After completing all internship requirements, the student will meet with his/her academic

advisor to discuss the information gathered during the internship. Should the advisor deem it necessary, the

appropriate Student Life chaplain may be invited to the meeting. The student may also request a specific faculty

member be included, if he/she desires.

Time Limit

The time limit for completion of all requirements for master’s level degrees is ten years.

Doctrinal Statement

No 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 Attendance

Chapel 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. (33 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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