Independent Studies
The Independent Study is an opportunity for graduate students to work one-on-one with a member of the faculty related to an area of interest that is not part of the regular curriculum. Independent studies do not satisfy core requirements. Since faculty are limited in the number of independent studies they can supervise, both the professor and the Dean of Faculty of the Seminary must approve an independent study prior to registration through the Seminary Academic Services Office. Students must fulfill any necessary pre-requisites and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible to register for an independent study.
- Students must submit an instructor-approved syllabus after the registration request has been approved.
- Students may take a maximum of one independent study per semester.
- Independent studies may be one to three credit hours and may be offered on a pass/fail basis.
- Students must demonstrate to the professor’s satisfaction that requirements have been fulfilled prior to grade submission.