KGST Student Handbook
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Kearley Graduate School of Theology Contents STUDENT HANDBOOK Introduction ..........................................................................1 Faculty ........................................................................................ 1 2018-2019 Admission ................................................................................... 2 The official university Graduate Catalog is available online. Master Of Arts ........................................................................2 Application Process for Master of Arts Programs ........................ 2 ACCREDITATION Policies for KGST Master of Arts Programs .................................. 3 Students without Undergraduate Biblical Studies Degrees ................ 3 ATS Accreditation Transfer Credit ........................................................................... 4 The Kearley Graduate School of Theology (the graduate theology branch of Faulkner University) is accredited by the Commission on Student Load and Academic Standing for KGST MA ......................... 4 Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools. Academic Advising ...................................................................... 4 Registration, Dropping or Adding Classes....................................... 5 The Commission on Accrediting of Required Elements in MA Programs ............................................... 5 The Association of Theological Schools Masters Programs Course Delivery and Curriculum ..................... 6 10 Summit Park Drive Curriculum for Master of Arts Degree Programs .............................. 7 Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1110 Degree Plan for Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) ............................. 8 Phone: 412-788-6505 Degree Plan for Master of Arts in Christian Ministry ......................... 9 Degree Plan For Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Family The following degree programs are approved by the ATS Commission Ministry ................................................................................... 10 on Accrediting: Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies, Master of Arts Course Descriptions for KGST Master Of Arts Programs ............ 10 (Biblical Studies), and Master of Arts in Christian Ministry. Doctor Of Philosophy In Biblical Studies ..............................15 As a unit of Faulkner University the Kearley Graduate School of Master of Philosophy ................................................................. 15 Theology is also accredited by SACS. Purpose and Objectives of Doctoral Program ............................ 15 Purpose of the PhD Program ...................................................... 15 SACS Accreditation Faulkner University is accredited by the Southern Association of Learning Objectives for the PhD Program .................................... 16 Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, Application Procedures .............................................................. 16 baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Conditional and Provisional Admission ......................................... 17 Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Faulkner University. Academic Policies for KGST PhD ................................................ 18 Policy on Academic Honesty ....................................................... 32 Academic Standing for KGST PhD ............................................... 18 Penalties for Academic Dishonesty .............................................. 32 Dissertation Policies and Procedures ............................................ 19 Class Attendance and Participation ............................................. 33 PhD Graduation Requirements and Procedures ............................. 19 University Standards for Academic Standing ................................ 33 Course Instruction Formats ........................................................ 20 Students with Disabilities .......................................................... 34 PhD Comprehensive Examination Qualifications and Procedures ..... 20 Additions to Class Schedules ...................................................... 34 Internet and Computer Requirements ....................................... 21 Financial Assistance .................................................................. 34 Curriculum for PhD in Biblical Studies .......................................... 22 Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress .............................................. 34 Course Descriptions for PhD in Biblical Studies ......................... 23 Student Loans .......................................................................... 34 Minimum Technical Requirements ............................................. 26 Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans .............................................. 34 Repayment .............................................................................. 34 University Standards and Procedures ................................. 27 GRADPLUS Loans ..................................................................... 35 Admissions ................................................................................ 27 Private Educational Loans .......................................................... 35 Admission and Admission Status ................................................. 27 Veteran’s Benefits .................................................................... 35 Conditional Admission ............................................................... 27 Student Complaint Process ........................................................ 35 Special Student Admission ......................................................... 27 Legal Statements ...................................................................... 38 Early Admission ........................................................................ 27 University-Student Agreement ................................................... 38 Audit ....................................................................................... 28 Postsecondary Student Rights under Family Education Rights and Student Accounts ...................................................................... 28 Privacy Act .............................................................................. 39 Payment Policies ....................................................................... 28 Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Funds Paid Directly to the Student .............................................. 29 Act of 1973 .............................................................................. 40 Past Due Balances .................................................................... 29 Nondiscrimination Statement ..................................................... 40 Refund Policies ......................................................................... 29 Athletic Participations Rates and Financial Support Data ................ 40 Security Interest in Student Records ........................................... 29 Harassment on the Basis of a Protected Characteristic .................. 40 General Policies for Graduate Programs At Faulkner University 30 Smoking and Weapons .............................................................. 41 Withdrawals from Classes .......................................................... 30 Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act .............. 41 Student Records ....................................................................... 30 Grading System ........................................................................ 30 Faculty Contact Information ................................................42 Grade Point Average ................................................................. 31 Tentative Class Schedules ....................................................43 Repeating Courses .................................................................... 31 Grade Reports .......................................................................... 31 Expectations of Students, Faculty and Staff.................................. 31 Conduct Regulations ................................................................. 32 Introduction program challenges students to master knowledge and skills appropriate to Christian service. The Bible is the heart of the curriculum throughout Faulkner Through its Master of Arts (Biblical Studies) program KGST University, and especially in the Kearley Graduate School of equips students for serious study of the biblical text. In the Master Theology. Faulkner requires that all faculty teach all courses in the of Arts in Christian Ministry program students develop valuable skills light of the teachings of the Bible. The entire faculty accepts the and insights for professional Christian service. Training in the Master Bible as the inspired, authoritative, and all-sufficient Word of God. of Arts in Christian Counseling and Family Ministry program equips They teach from that perspective, demonstrating by precept and students with prevention and intervention skills for strengthening example, in and out of the classroom, the importance of training for families and relationships. KGST's PhD in Biblical Studies program, dedicated Christian service. The KGST faculty – and all the faculty of its most advanced research degree program, prepares