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1 Students in the MA in Counseling program do not take CH 501 or BI 501. Students in the MA (Theology) program complete CH 502 and CH 503 in place of CH 501 3 Students in the MA in Counseling program complete spiritual formation and mentored ministry as part of the counseling internship and practicum hours. 4 Students in the MA degree (Apologetics and Ethics, Biblical Studies, Christian Studies, or Theology) complete one hour in a mentored project, reducing the core to 30 hours. 5 Students in the MA in Youth and Family Ministries program should complete YFM 602 to fulfill the teaching practicum/public communication requirement (the course is open to students in other programs as well). Those in the MA in Counseling and Counseling Ministries programs meet this requirement through required counseling courses in these programs. 2 Degree Requirements 1. The completion of a minimum of sixty-two hours is required for MA degrees (66 hours for the MA in Counseling degree and 72 hours for the MA in Chaplaincy degree). 2. The successful completion of a summative experience specific to the major. 3. All international students with an F-1 visa status are required to enroll in the courses GS 597 and GS 697 International Student Orientation and Reentry. These are noncredit and no tuition is charged, but a passing grade in both is required for graduation. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of sixty-two semester hours (66 hours for the MA in Counseling degree and 72 hours for the MA in Chaplaincy 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), (Biblical Studies), 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 brief selection of survey instruments, including a graduating student survey and a biblical/theological knowledge survey. For students graduating in the fall, these 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 ten years from the date of first enrollment in courses. 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. ACADEMIC MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE Master of Arts (Apologetics and Ethics) Curriculum MA core Academic Resources and Research Defending the Christian Faith Course # GS 589 AE 501 Sem. Hrs. 30 1 3 55