Part-Time Students
Any student registered in less than 9 credit hours per semester, whether by Class Study or Private Study, will be considered Part-time.
Full-Time Students
To be considered full-time, students must be registered for a minimum of 9 credits per Semester.
For International students, they must fulfill a minimum of 12 credits per Semester.
Transfer of Credits, Exemptions from Required Courses
Students who have completed theological training of a level comparable to that of BGST may be able to transfer credits from their previous course-work. Alternatively, they may be granted exemptions from BGST required courses on the basis of such previously completed course-work. The terms for transfers or exemptions are set out in a separate document ‘BGST’s policy on Transfers of Credits and Course Exemptions’, available from BGST Office. All transfers or exemptions must be specially applied for. There are no automatic transfers or exemptions. Applications should be made in writing to the Registrar, and must be accompanied by the relevant transcripts and other documentation.
Maximum Period for Completion of Programmes
Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies (Grad Dip CS) - No time limit
Graduate Diploma in Education for Christian Formation (Grad Dip ECF) - No time limit
Master in Christian Studies (MCF) - 6 years
Master of Arts in Education for Christian Formation (MA ECF) - 7 years
Master of Divinity (M Div) - 8 years
Master of Theology in Biblical Studies (MTh) - 5 years
EXTENSION OF DEADLINES
Class Study & Video-class
Students should aim to complete all course assignments within one month of the last class. Students who need to submit their assignments after this date must make a written application to the lecturer. With effect from January 2008, the last date for the submission of all assignments is 6 months after the last class: except under unusual circumstances, no extensions will be granted that will delay submission more than 6 months after the last class. This new limit will apply to all registrations from January 2008 onwards.
Private Study
All course tapes must be viewed/listened to, and all assignments completed within a year of registering for the course.
TRANSCRIPTS
Updates of academic records are issued by the Registrar’s Office at the end of each Semester.
Official transcripts bearing the seal of BGST may be issued upon receipt of a completed Transcript Application form and the appropriate fee. Accounts must be current before transcripts are issued.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduation Requirements
To be eligible for graduation, a student must:
- Have satisfactorily completed all requirements for the programmes outlined in the prospectus by the end of April.
- Submit a completed Application for Graduation form to the Registrar’s Office by the end of April.
- Have no outstanding payments to BGST.
The academic Grade Point Average requirements are:
- Grad Dip CS - GPA minimum of 2.8
- Grad Dip ECF - GPA minimum of 2.8
- MCS - GPA minimum of 3.0
- MA ECF - GPA minimum of 3.0
- M Div - GPA minimum of 3.0
- MTh BibStuds - GPA minimum of 3.3
PRIVILEGES FOR SPOUSES OF FULL-TIME STUDENTS
The fees payable by the spouse of a full-time student (i.e. registered for at least 9 credits for the current semester) for courses registered within the same Semester are as follow:
Up to 3 credits (audit) - Free of charge
Up to 6 credits (credit) - 50% of course fees
These Audit and Discount privileges apply only to fees. Spouses must go through regular registration procedures and pay for all other additional costs such as tutorial and application fees.
ENTRY-LEVEL COURSES
If you are interested in a particular field of study but uncertain where to begin, consider taking one of the following ‘entry-level’ courses, which are suitable for those who have not previously taken courses in the field:
- Old Testament Studies: OT 372 Isaac, Jacob & Joseph
- New Testament Studies: NT 311 Romans – the Gospel according to Paul
- Biblical Archaeology: OT/NT 186 Introduction to Biblical Archaeology
- Theological Studies: TS 101 The Christian Faith
- Church History: CH 101 Introduction to Church History
- Counselling: CO 101 Self-awareness and Maturity in Christ
- Christian Education: ECF 500/CE 101 The Educational Ministry of the Church
- Missions & Evangelism: ME 202 Biblical Basis of Missions
