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84 MASTER OF THEOLOGY (THM) DEGREE The Master of Theology degree is intended for students who wish to pursue doctoral studies and/or broaden their biblical and theological knowledge beyond what can be achieved in a Master of Divinity or Master of Arts program. Program Goals 1. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to pursue further studies at the doctoral- level in Old Testament, New Testament, or Theology. 2. Graduates will demonstrate the knowledge necessary to serve in vocational ministry, including church leadership and parachurch organizations Master of Theology Prerequisites Each Master of Theology concentration requires the following pre-requisites: Course # Sem. Hrs. 600-700 level General Biblical and Theological Studies 6 Degree Requirements 1. The completion of a minimum of thirty hours is required for the Master of Theology, including the six hours of 600-700 level General Biblical and Theological Studies coursework noted above. 2. The successful completion of a comprehensive exam and a thesis or specialized project specific to the concentration. Graduation Requirements 1. Satisfactory completion of a minimum of thirty semester hours and completion of all degree requirements. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 is required for graduation. 2. Satisfactory completion of the summative experience required by the major department. This will require the passing of a comprehensive examination administered by the major department as well as the satisfactory completion of a thesis or specialized project. 3. Submission and approval of an application for graduation. Students must submit the graduation application via the online form by the deadline posted for the semester in which the student expects to graduate. Students may contact the Registrar's Office for the link to the graduation application for a given semester. After the graduation application submission deadline, students will receive notice of their application approval status. 4. The fulfillment of all financial obligations to Denver Seminary. 5. Completion of all course work that is applying to the degree within the timeframe specified in the Program Completion Time Limits policy (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. 6. Submission of a signed statement of agreement with the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith.