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59 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. ACADEMIC MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE Master of Arts (Apologetics and Ethics) Program Goal The Master of Arts program with a major in apologetics and ethics provides graduate-level education in the art of defending the Christian faith through arguments and evidence and well as articulating a biblical worldview as it relates to apologetics and ethics. It prepares men and women for outreach-focused vocations in church, academy, and parachurch ministries. Curriculum Course # Sem. Hrs. MA core 27 Apologetics and Ethics AE 500 3 Advanced Apologetics AE 610 2 Advanced Christian Ethics AE 620 2 Christianity and Alternate Religions OR AE 640 Writing for Publication AE 694 2 History of Philosophy AE 661 2 Religious Pluralism AE 664 3 Academic Teaching AE 670 1 Apologetics and Ethics Project or Thesis Proposal and Thesis AE 796, 799 4 Apologetics and Ethics electives 4 Comprehensive Exam EX AE 0 Total hours for degree: 50