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There are four different ways to pursue a seminary-level education through Trinity Evangelical Divinity School at Xenos Christian Fellowship:
Below is a detailed summary of each program and what each offers students. Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) The Master of Arts in Religion (MAR) degree is intended to provide a basic understanding of theological disciplines for further graduate study or for general educational purposes Cost: $220 per credit hour Credit hours: 48 Time to complete: You have 8 years from the time of your enrollment to finish. Ideal for students who are… You may take courses towards an MAR degree while enrolled as a visiting student. Courses taken for credit as a visiting student can be used toward a MAR degree or towards a Certificate of Biblical Studies. Admission Requirements Applicants to the MAR program must have an earned a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). If your GPA does not meet the minimum for this program, we encourage you to contact Trinity's the admissions office (ph: 1-800-445-8337; email: tedsadm@tiu.edu). Admissions counselors will work with you so they can accurately evaluate your ability to complete master's level theological training. Students whose GPA exceeds 2.0 may first enroll in the Certificate of Biblical Studies Program. Candidacy Requirements Admission into the MAR program is not automatic acceptance into candidacy for the degree. You will be considered for candidacy only after you complete a minimum of sixteen (16) semester hours of graduate study with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). Program of Study Since individual needs may vary, Trinity makes every effort to allow you flexibility in selecting your course work in the MAR program. If you wish to enroll in courses varying from the following prescribed, you are encouraged to confer with Mike Sullivan or Laurie Hamilton at the Xenos office (823-6500). Following that consultation, you may then present a written proposal for an individualized program to the Academic Appeals Committee of the TEDS faculty for approval. The program of studies for the Master of Arts in Religion degree is as follows: Old Testament (Normally, OT 500) 4 hours New Testament (Normally, NT 500) 4 hours Limited Elective in OT or NT 2-3 hours Systematic Theology 9 hours Christian History Elective 3-4 hours Practical Theology 1 hour Practical Studies Electives 8 hours Free Electives 11-13 hours Integrative Paper (___700) 2 hours Field Education (3 semesters) 0 hours TOTAL 48 HOURS TEDS Certificate in Biblical Studies The TEDS Certificate program allows for a combination of core and elective courses and provides exposure to various departments at Trinity. Cost: $220 per credit hour Credit hours: 24 Time to complete: You have 5 years from the time of your enrollment to finish. Ideal for students who are… You may take courses towards a TEDS Certificate in Biblical Studies while enrolled as a visiting student. Courses taken for credit as a visiting student can be used toward a MAR degree or towards a TEDS Certificate of Biblical Studies. Admission Requirements Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, though in a limited number of cases this requirement may be waived for mature individuals whose life experience has prepared them for graduate seminary studies. In every case, however, applicants must have completed at least sixty (60) semester hours of undergraduate credits from an accredited institution. Test scores from the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test are not required. Program of Study To provide graduate biblical and theological training while structuring a program of studies that could readily lead into a master's degree program, a flexible curriculum has been designed for the Certificate in Biblical Studies Biblical Studies 6 hours OT 500 Introduction to the Old Testament New Testament (Normally, NT 500) 4 hours Systematic Theology 6 hours ST 601 Theology I: Introduction to Theology Limited Electives 2 hours Limited Electives 2 hours * Field Education (2 semesters) 0 hours Free Electives 8 hours TOTAL 24 HOURS *If you are enrolled in the Certificate Program at an off-campus location and are engaged in full-time Christian ministry, you may petition to have your Field Education requirements waived. All inquiries should be directed to the Field Education office at the Deerfield campus. Xenos Certificate in Biblical Studies The Xenos Certificate program is an inexpensive way to participate
in seminary level courses and receive graded feedback from instructors
on homework, quizzes and tests. Students pursuing a Xenos Certificate
do not earn credit towards a degree at Trinity. Credit hours: 24 Time to complete: No time limit. Ideal for students who… Admission Requirements Admission to the Xenos Certificate in Biblical Studies Program is open
to anyone regardless of their educational background. In order to receive the Xenos Certificate of Biblical Studies, you must complete the course work listed below with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or better. Biblical Studies 6 hours OT 500 Introduction to the Old Testament Systematic Theology 6 hours ST 601 Theology I: Introduction to Theology Limited Electives 2 hours Limited Electives 2 hours Free Electives 8 hours TOTAL 24 HOURS * The requirements for earning a Xenos Certificate in Biblical Studies
are subject to change. Applicants should contact Mike Sullivan or Laurie
Hamilton at 823-6500 for an up-to-date summary of the courses needed to
complete the Xenos Certificate. Students who audit Trinity classes attend lectures but are not required to turn in homework, write papers, take quizzes or tests. Students auditing TEDS courses do not earn credit towards a degree at Trinity. Cost: $30 per credit hour Ideal for students who… Students earning an MAR or TEDS Certificate in Biblical Studies receive
priority seating in classes where attendance is limited. Auditing students
are allowed to register for and attend Trinity courses only if space is
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