CLAREMONT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY AT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2020-2021 ©2020 by Claremont School of Theology By matriculating, all students agree to abide by the School’s rules and regulations. Claremont School of Theology at Willamette University reserves the right to change the conditions of admission or the course of study, revise degree requirements, academic policies and procedures, and/or change or cancel courses currently scheduled for the program of study without prior notification. Any changes in the conditions for admission or in the program of study will be communicated to the student in writing. Accreditation Claremont School of Theology at Willamette University is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (10 Summit Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275, 4127886505); the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Ave., Ste. 100, Alameda, CA 94501, 5107489001); and is listed by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church as one of the thirteen United Methodist theological schools. CLAREMONT SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY 1325 N. College Avenue Shepard House Claremont, California 91711 900 State Street (909) 447-2500 Salem, Oregon 97301 (503) 480-2305 www.cst.edu Table Of Contents History .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Mission And Institutional Learning Outcomes ..................................................................................... 3 Overview Of Academic Programs ........................................................................................................ 4 Academic And Service Centers ........................................................................................................... 10 Institutional Partnerships ..................................................................................................................... 12 2020-2021 Academic Calendar ........................................................................................................... 15 The Campus ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Student And Community Life ............................................................................................................. 19 Student And Alumni/Ae Organizations .............................................................................................. 20 Student Awards .................................................................................................................................... 22 Community Lectures............................................................................................................................ 24 Student Housing ................................................................................................................................... 25 Student On-Campus Employment ....................................................................................................... 25 Admission ............................................................................................................................................ 26 Eligibility Criteria ..................................................................................................................... 26 Application Process And Materials .......................................................................................... 28 Transfer Policies .................................................................................................................................. 34 Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................................ 35 Applying For Financial Aid ...................................................................................................... 35 Institutional Grants & Scholarships ......................................................................................... 36 Renewal Of Institutional Grants & Scholarships ..................................................................... 36 Federal Aid ................................................................................................................................ 37 Financial Literacy ..................................................................................................................... 38 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) & Institutional Renewal Requirement ..................... 38 Distribution Of Financial Aid Funds ........................................................................................ 40 Tuition And Fees 2020-2021 ............................................................................................................... 42 Academic Policies And Procedures .................................................................................................... 45 Advisement And Registration ............................................................................................................. 55 Degree Program Requirements............................................................................................................ 61 The Master Of Arts Program ............................................................................................................... 62 Islamic Studies And Leadership Track .................................................................................... 63 Islamic Education Track ........................................................................................................... 64 Spiritually Integrative Psychotherapy Track............................................................................ 64 Master Of Theological Studies ............................................................................................................ 68 The Master Of Divinity ....................................................................................................................... 70 Ministerial Leadership Track.................................................................................................... 70 Interfaith Chaplaincy Track ...................................................................................................... 75 Islamic Chaplaincy Track ......................................................................................................... 78 The Doctor Of Ministry Program ........................................................................................................ 79 Mentoring Doctor Of Ministry Program .................................................................................. 79 Intensive Cohort Doctor Of Ministry Program ........................................................................ 84 Hybrid/Online Doctor Of Ministry Program ........................................................................... 87 Doctor Of Philosophy Degree ............................................................................................................. 90 Doctor Of Philosophy In Practical Theology...................................................................................... 92 Spiritual Care And Counseling (SCC) ..................................................................................... 99 Doctor Of Philosophy In Religion..................................................................................................... 103 Comparative Theology And Philosophy (CTP) ..................................................................... 109 Hebrew Bible And Jewish Studies (HBJS) ............................................................................ 112 New Testament And Christian Origins (NT) ......................................................................... 115 Process Studies (PS) ............................................................................................................... 117 Religion, Ethics, And Society (RES) ..................................................................................... 121 Graduate Certificate Programs .......................................................................................................... 125 Policy Statements ............................................................................................................................... 128 Animal Policy – Claremont Campus ...................................................................................... 128 Claremont School Of Theology Title Ix Complaint, Investiagation, And Resolution Procedures (Including Sexual Misconduct) ........................................................................... 130 Claremont’s Compliance With The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Peer-To- Peer File Sharing Requirements ............................................................................................. 142 Copyright Policy ..................................................................................................................... 144 Claremont’s Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notification Procedures ............ 144 Claremont’s Technology Acceptable Use Policy .................................................................. 146 Drug-Free Campus Policy – Claremont Campus................................................................... 149 Equal Employment Opportunity And Affirmative Action Policy ........................................ 150 Firearms And Weapons Policy ..............................................................................................