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Academic Catalog 2020 - 2021 Nashotah House Theological Seminary is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved: Master of Divinity, Master of Pastoral Ministry, Master of Ministry, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Sacred Theology, and Doctor of Ministry Nashotah House is also approved for a Comprehensive Distance Education Program The Commission contact information is: The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada 10 Summit Park Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 USA Telephone: 412-788-6505 Fax: 412-788-6510 Website: www.ats.edu Nashotah House admits students without regard to age, race, sex, color, nationality, or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, nationality, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment, financial aid and loan grants, or other school-administered programs. All information contained in this Academic Catalog is subject to change. All students enrolled at Nashotah House shall be familiar with and be bound by the standards and policies of the Academic Catalog. All fees and tuition are subject to annual increases each July 1, at the discretion of administration. The Academic Catalog content is also available on-line at: www.nashotah.edu. Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 An Introduction to Nashotah House ............................................................................................................................ 5 Mission .................................................................................................................................................................. 5 History ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Library ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Affiliation, Accreditation, and Governance .............................................................................................................. 6 Statement of Identity .............................................................................................................................................. 7 Faculty .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Academic Programs ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Residential Program ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Hybrid-Distance Program ..................................................................................................................................... 10 Advanced Degree Program .................................................................................................................................. 10 Master of Divinity (MDIV) | Residential Program ................................................................................................... 11 Master of Theological Studies (MTS) | Residential Program .................................................................................. 13 Certificate in Anglican Studies (CAS) | Residential Program ................................................................................. 15 Anglican Studies MDiv Completion | Residential Program ..................................................................................... 15 Master of Ministry (MM) | Hybrid-Distance Program .............................................................................................. 16 Master of Pastoral Ministry (MPM) | Hybrid-Distance Program .............................................................................. 17 Master of Theological Studies (MTS-HD) | Hybrid-Distance Program .................................................................... 18 Certificate in Anglican Studies (CAS-HD) | Hybrid-Distance Program .................................................................... 20 Master of Sacred Theology (STM) | Advanced Degree Program ............................................................................ 21 Doctor of Ministry (DMin) | Advanced Degree Program ......................................................................................... 23 Course Catalog ........................................................................................................................................................ 25 Courses by Academic Discipline .......................................................................................................................... 25 Course Numbering System .................................................................................................................................. 29 Reading Courses ................................................................................................................................................. 29 Academic Calendar .................................................................................................................................................. 30 Admissions .............................................................................................................................................................. 31 Admissions Process ............................................................................................................................................. 31 Admissions Policies ............................................................................................................................................. 31 Financial Information ................................................................................................................................................ 33 Tuition and Fees .................................................................................................................................................. 33 Financial Aid and Scholarships ............................................................................................................................ 34 Student Billing ..................................................................................................................................................... 35 Academic Policies .................................................................................................................................................... 36 Academic Authority .............................................................................................................................................. 36 Matriculation ........................................................................................................................................................ 36 Honor Code ......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Student Classifications ......................................................................................................................................... 37 Student Status ..................................................................................................................................................... 37 Registration ......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Continuous Enrollment Policy ............................................................................................................................... 39 Attendance .......................................................................................................................................................... 40 Absence .............................................................................................................................................................. 40 Coursework Expectations ..................................................................................................................................... 40 Grading System ................................................................................................................................................... 40 Audit Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... 41 Transfer of Credits ............................................................................................................................................... 42 Transfer of Degree Program ................................................................................................................................. 43 Faculty Advising, Evaluations, and Recommendations .........................................................................................