United Theological Seminary

United Theological Seminary

Academic Catalog 2022-23

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Table of Contents

Academic Catalog...................................3

Introduction ......................................................7

Graduate Degree Programs ...........................9

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)..............................................9 Master of Divinity (MDiv) ............................................13

Requirements........................................................................................ 14 Concentrations..................................................................................... 18 MDIV Houses of Study Tracks ....................................................... 20 Master of Arts in Christian Ministries (MACM)............21 Requirements........................................................................................ 21 Master of Ministry (MMin) ...........................................26 Master of Theological Studies (MTS)..........................31 Master of Arts (MA).....................................................34 Dual Degree Programs...............................................36 Master of Divinity/Master of Theological Studies (MDiv/MTS)........................................................................................... 36 Articulation Program ..................................................38 United | Master of Divinity/Dakota Wesleyan University | Master of Business Administration (MDiv/MBA)................ 38

Certificates ...................................................... 42

Certificado en Teolog?a y Ministerio .........................42 Certificate in Church Planting ...................................42 Rooted: Certificate of Church-Planting Coaches and Mentors........................................................................43 Certificate in Fresh Expressions and Pioneer Ministry43 The Certificate in Disability Ministry............................43 Certificate in Online Teaching Strategies for Ministry Education .................................................................... 44

Course of Study Extension School................45

Certificate in Theology and Ministry ............46

United | Associate & Bachelor's Degree/Dakota Wesleyan University ....................................................46

School for Discipleship and Renewal ..........47

Continuing Education (CEUs) ....................................47 Hispanic Christian Academy .....................................47 The Holy Spirit Seminar................................................47

Bishop Bruce Ough Innovation Center........48

The Pohly Meetinghouse............................................48

Admissions ......................................................49

Master's Degree Admissions.......................................50 Transfer of Credits.............................................................................. 51 Advanced Standing with Credit ................................................... 51

United Theological Seminary 4501 Denlinger Road Dayton, OH 45426; united.edu Phone: 937.529.2201; Fax: 866.359.9350 Admissions: 800.322.5817 email: utscom@united.edu

Masters Course Modalities......................................... 52 Doctor of Ministry Degree Admissions ...................... 54 F-1 and J-1 International Student Admissions .......... 55

Tuition and Fees ............................................. 57

Payment Policy for All Students................................. 58 Veterans Administration Payment Policy ................. 58

Deferred Payment Plans for Full-time Students...................58

Financial Aid .................................................. 60

Eligibility....................................................................... 60 Application Process and Deadlines ......................... 60 Loans........................................................................... 61 Scholarships ................................................................ 62

Academic Policies and Procedures ........... 65

Registration................................................................. 70 Cross-Registration....................................................... 71 Schedule Changes and Refunds.............................. 72 Auditing Courses ........................................................ 73 Masters Grading System ............................................ 74 Doctor of Ministry Grading System ........................... 77 Graduation................................................................. 78 Students with F-1 or J-1 Visas ..................................... 79

Disability Services .......................................... 81

Resources for Theological Education .......... 83

Community Life .............................................. 89

Student Awards .............................................. 91

Alumni/ae Relations ...................................... 93

Development ................................................. 95

Faculty, Staff, and Board............................... 96

Residential Faculty ..................................................... 96 Bishop in Resident............................................................................ 101

Emeritus Faculty ....................................................... 101 Affiliate Faculty......................................................... 101 Visting Professor........................................................ 101 Adjunct Faculty ........................................................ 102 DMin Faculty/Mentors.............................................. 103 Emeriti Faculty and Presidents ................................ 104 Administration and Staff .......................................... 106 Board of Trustees ...................................................... 110

Course Catalog ........................................... 112

Copyright ? 2022 United Theological Seminary The seminary reserves the right to change terms and conditions stated in this catalog at any time. This catalog is not to be construed as the basis of any contract between the seminary and the student.

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Academic Calendar

FALL 2022

Immersion trips DMin - Last day to register without a late fee DMin - Last day to drop with a full refund Master - Last day to register without a late fee DMin Term DMin Intensive Labor Day - United closed Master Term Master classes begin - Last day to add a course Master - Last day to drop with a full refund "Intent to graduate" form due Spring registration opens Reading week A Contextual Ministry Retreat Opening Convocation B Hybrid on-campus meeting dates Thanksgiving/Reading week Thanksgiving - United closed Master - Last day to withdraw from a course Seniors - All final reviews/assessment requirements due Holy Spirit Seminar DMin & Master terms end Christmas Break - United closed Conferral

July 11 ? December 9

August 15-30 August 12 August 19 August 19 August 22 - December 9 August 22-26 September 5 September 6 - December 9 September 6 September 16 September 23 October 10 October 10-14 October 10-12 October 12 October 12-14 November 21-25 November 24-25 November 25 November 28 December 2 December 9 December 23 - January 2 December 31

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SPRING 2023

New Year's Day - United closed Immersion trips DMin & Master - Last day to register without a late fee Martin Luther King Jr. Day - United closed DMin - Last day to drop with a full refund DMin Term DMin Intensive Master Term Master classes begin - Last day to add a course Master - Last day to drop with a full refund "Intent to Graduate" form due Master Intensives on-campus mtg. dates/Reading Week Summer registration opens Holy Week/Reading week Good Friday - United closed Master - Last day to withdraw from a course Seniors - All final reviews/assessment requirements due DMin & Master terms end Commencement/Conferral

SUMMER 2023

Last day to register without a late fee Master classes begin - Last day to add a course Hybrid/Reading Week Memorial Day - United closed Last day to drop with a full refund Fall registration opens Juneteenth - United closed Independence Day - United closed A Hybrid on-campus meeting dates B Hybrid on-campus meeting dates C Hybrid on-campus meeting dates D Hybrid on-campus meeting dates Online Reading Weeks Last day to withdraw from a course Seniors - All final reviews/assessment requirements due Hybrid Reading Week Master Term ends Conferral

January 3 ? May 5

January 1-2 January 3-20 January 13 January 16 January 20 January 23 - May 5 January 23-27 January 30 - May 5 January 30 February 10 February 17 February 27 - March 3 March 6 April 3 -7 April 7 April 21 April 24 May 5 May 20

May 15 - August 18

May 5 May 15 May 15-19 May 29 May 26 June 19 June 19 July 4 July 10-12 July 12-14 July 17-19 July 19-21 July 10-21 August 4 August 7 August 14-18 August 18 August 31

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FALL 2023

DMin - Last day to register without a late fee DMin - Last day to drop with a full refund DMin Term DMin Intensive Master - Last day to register without a late fee Labor Day - United closed Contextual Ministry classes Dayton/online Master Term Master classes begin - Last day to add a course Master - Last day to drop with a full refund "Intent to graduate" form due Spring registration opens Reading week A Contextual Ministry Retreat Opening Convocation B Hybrid on-campus meeting dates Thanksgiving/Reading week Thanksgiving - United closed Master - Last day to withdraw from a course Seniors - All final reviews/assessment requirements due Holy Spirit Seminar DMin & Master terms end Christmas Break - United closed Conferral

August 21 - December 8

August 7 August 18 August 21 ? December 8 August 21-25 August 18 September 4 September 5 - November 17 September 5 - December 8 September 5 September 15 September 22 October 9 October 9-13 October 9-11 October 11 October 11-13 November 20-24 November 23-24 November 24 November 27 December 1 December 8 December 22 - January 1 December 31

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