Prefix

Each course is designated by a letter prefix indicating the department within which the course is offered.

Numbering

Numbers in the 400 series identify courses which are preparatory for master's level work. Numbers in the 500 series identify required courses designed primarily for M.A.(T.S.)/M.A.C.M./M.Div./ Certificate students.

Numbers in the 600 and 700 series denote elective courses intended primarily for middler or senior students in the M.Div. program. From time to time, selected courses in the 600 series are taught at a level appropriate for Th.M. or doctoral credit.

Numbers ranging from 700-749 series denote language and exegesis electives designed primarily for advanced M.Div. students and Th.M. students.

Numbers in the 750-799 series denote elective courses primarily intended for advanced masters' and Th.M. students.

Numbers which range from 800 through 849 denote seminars and internships for advanced masters and doctoral students.

Numbers which range from 850-899 identify colloquies or the student's dissertation.

Numbers in the 900 series identify courses restricted to doctoral students.

Suffix

On the student's permanent academic record, various letters may be appended to course numbers as follows:

The letters ‘TM' added to the course designation indicate that the course is offered for Master of Theology credit. The letters ‘DM' added to the course designation indicate that the course is offered for Doctor of Ministry credit.