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51 Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of fifty semester hours (thirty-nine hours for the MA [Biblical and Theological Studies] and sixty-four hours for the MA in Counseling degree) and completion of all degree requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required for graduation (2.75 for the MA [Apologetics and Ethics], [New Testament], [Old Testament], and [Theology]). 2. Satisfactory completion of the summative experience required by the major department. This may require the passing of a comprehensive examination administered by the major department. In some programs, students must satisfactorily complete a thesis or project. 3. Completion of a biblical/theological knowledge survey. For students graduating in the fall, this must be completed by November 30 of the semester of graduation; for those graduating in the spring, by April 30, and for those graduating in the summer, by July 30. 4. Approval of the application for graduation. Application must be made in writing, on the appropriate form secured online or from the Registrar's Office, by the posted deadline for the intended semester of graduation. 5. The fulfillment of all financial obligations to Denver Seminary. 6. Completion of all course work that is applying to the degree within eight years from the date of first enrollment in courses (this includes any transfer credit or advanced standing that applies to the degree program). Withdrawal from the Seminary for any period of time during the degree program does not affect this time limit. 7. Faculty determination that the student is theologically, psychologically, spiritually, morally, and academically fit as a candidate for some phase of evangelical ministry. This evaluation is based on the student's total seminary experience. Note that the term "evangelical" is used to designate the theological position set forth in the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith with an interpretation that is in keeping with the historic confession of the Christian church. 8. Submission of a signed statement of agreement with the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith.