Denver Seminary

43 COURSE SUBSTITUTION Students who come from undergraduate institutions with credit in a course which is equivalent to one required in their Denver Seminary program, have in excess of twenty-four hours MDiv or fifteen hours MA for advanced standing, and have received at least a "B" in the course, may be able to substitute an elective Denver Seminary course in the same field of study, provided they can satisfy the department that they have an adequate knowledge of the subject covered. Students must secure written approval from the department chairperson for this type of course substitution and request the necessary documentation from the Registrar's Office. Students may be eligible to substitute a Denver Seminary course to fulfill a required course within their degree program. Students must secure written approval from the department chairperson for this type of course substitution and request the necessary documentation from the Registrar's Office. WITHDRAWAL/LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM SEMINARY Students who withdraw or take a leave of absence from seminary must complete the appropriate form available online and in the Registrar's Office. Those who do not intend on withdrawing, but who wish to take a leave of absence should complete the same form but indicate the desired leave of absence and the intended semester of return. The maximum length of time for a leave of absence is one calendar year. Those who do not return by the next semester (fall or spring) after the one year will need to reapply through the Admissions Office. Example: A student is last enrolled in spring of 2017. He/she has an approved leave of absence through the spring of 2018. That student must reenroll by the fall of 2018 or be withdrawn. NOTE: A student who returns from a withdrawn status is subject to the catalog requirements in place at the time of reentry. Note that a leave of absence or withdrawal does not extend the time limit a student has to complete their program. All students who have successfully completed their thesis proposal course (or DT 1101 for DMin) are not eligible to take a Leave of Absence. Doctor of Ministry (DMin) students experiencing extenuating circumstances may make formal appeal to this policy with the DMin committee. SELECTING A MAJOR/CONCENTRATION All students enrolling in an MA degree program must select a major and receive approval for this major from the appropriate department prior to being admitted to Denver Seminary. MDiv students who wish to complete a concentration (this is not necessary to earn the degree) should plan on selecting one by the end of their first semester. The Application for Change of Degree, Major, or Concentration form is available in the Registrar's Office, or on the MyDenSem student portal, for those who wish to change a degree, change a major or add a concentration after admission. Those who wish to change their degree program after the start of their first semester should also complete this form. Students seeking to change programs must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA to be approved for entrance into the MA (Biblical & Theological Studies), MA (Christian Studies), MA in Chaplaincy, MA in Christian Formation and Soul Care, MA in Counseling Ministries, MA in Justice and Mission, MA in Leadership, MA in Youth and Family Studies programs, the MDiv program, or any of the certificate programs, and a minimum 3.0 cumlative GPA for entrance into the MA (Apologetics and Ethics) (New Testament) (Old Testament) (Theology) and MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs. Students must be formally admitted to the program from which they plan to graduate at least one full semester before the planned graduation date. Doctor of Ministry students must select a track at the time of admission. Those wishing to change their track after the last day to add a course during the first semester should contact the Registrar's Office.

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