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URSHAN GRADUATE SCHOOL OFTHEOLOGY2015-2016 Catalog
2015–2016 CATALOGVOLUME 12Urshan Graduate School of Theology704 Howdershell RoadFlorissant, MO 63031 USAE-mail: info@ugst.eduTelephone: 314.921.9290Fax: 314.921.92032
CONTENTSUGST CALENDAR . 7FROM THE PRESIDENT . 11GENERAL INFORMATION . 12Mission Statement . 12Who We Are . 12History . 13The Urshan Legacy . 13Graduate School Development . 14Accreditation . 15Distance-learning Program Mission and Objectives . 16UGST Web Page . 17ADMISSIONS INFORMATION . 18Admissions Criteria . 18Application Deadlines . 18Application Procedures . 18Distance Learning . 20English Language Skills . 20Leave of Absence . 21Readmission of Students . 21Restricted Admissions . 21Transfer Credits . 22Trying Out UGST . 22Visiting Scholars . 233
FINANCIAL INFORMATION . 24Financial Services. 24Tuition and Fees . 24Billing . 24Deferred Payment Plan . 25Financial Assistance . 25Financial Clearance . 25Scholarships . 25Short-term Cancellation Policy . 27Sustaining Fee . 27Title IV Code of Conduct . 27Tuition Refund Schedule . 28Veterans Refund Policy . 28ACADEMIC INFORMATION . 29Educational Policies and Procedures . 29Academic Orientation . 29Academic Registration. 29Academic Standards . 30Attendance . 30Audit and Non-matriculated Students . 30Course Load . 30Dropping or Changing Courses . 31Grades and Credits . 31Grade Reports . 31Incompletes . 32Independent Study . 32Probationary Status . 334
Repeating Courses . 33Satifactory Academic Progress . 33Student Right to Privacy . 35Transcripts. 37DEGREE PROGRAMS . 38Degree Programs & Core Requiremtns . 38Academic Advisors. 38Distance-learning Degrees . 38Master of Theological Studies . 39Degree Objectives . 39Course Requirements . 40Course Completion (EXAMPLE) . 41Master of Arts in Christian Ministry . 42Degree Objectives . 42Course Requirements . 43Course Completion (EXAMPLE) . 44Master of Divinity . 45Degree Objectives . 45Course Requirements . 46Course Completion (EXAMPLE) . 47Capstone Evaluation . 48Testing Out of Language Requirements . 48Time Limits. 48Graduation Requirements. 49Course Descriptions . 50Biblical Studies. 50Biblical Theology . 535
Historical Theology . 54Practical Theology . 55Thesis . 59Distance-learning Courses. 59STUDENT LIFE . 60Holistic Philosophy . 60Non-Discrimination Policy . 60Campus Location . 60Campus Safety . 61Chapel . 61Church Attendance & Involvement . 61Code of Conduct . 61Convocation . 62Food Services . 62Housing . 62Students with Disabilities . 62Student Organizations . 62Student Representation . 63Study Load . 63Spiritual Retreat. 63Vehicles . 64GOVERNANCE & FACULTY . 65Administration . 65Faculty . 66Adjunct Faculty . 68Staff . 71Board of Trustees . 746
Urshan Graduate School of Theology2015- 2016 Academic CalendarFALL 2015 SemesterDateEvent/ActionMonday, May 25Syllabi due (August Term)Monday, June 1Last day to add (August Term)Monday, June 8August Term beginsMonday, June 29Last day for new students to add Biblical Interp. in the AugustTermFriday, August 7Last day to drop (August Term)Monday, August 10- Friday,August 14J-Term – Biblical Interpretation (D. Norris)J-Term – Introduction to Christian Ethics (C. Paris)Monday, August 10Last day to withdraw with a “WP/WF” (August Term)DL Student Orientation (5:30 pm)Tuesday, August 11Sign-In Ceremony (7:30 pm)Wednesday, August 10 – Friday,August 14Individual DL Advisement (academic/financial)Tuesday, August 11Fall Term Syllabi dueThursday, August 20 – Friday,August 21New On-Campus Students Orientation & RegistrationFriday, August 21Grades due (June Term)Monday, August 24Internship Contract/Thesis Proposal deadlineTuesday, August 25Fall classes beginWednesday, August 26Urshan ConvocationFriday, September 4Last day to add (Fall Term)Friday, September 11Incompletes due (June Term)Last day to drop (Fall Term)Friday, September 18August Term endsMonday, September 21 – Friday,September 25Reading Week7
Friday, September 25Grades due (August Term)Friday-Oct. 2 – Saturday, Oct. 3Fall Retreat, High Hill CampThursday, Oct. 22 – Friday, Oct.23Apostolic Fellowship Summit/UGST SymposiumMonday, October 27Syllabi due (January Term)Friday, October 30Degree Applications dueMonday, November 2Book Lists Published (Spring & June Terms)Friday, November 6Incompletes due (August Term)Monday, November 9—Friday,November 13Spring 2016 RegistrationWednesday, Nov. 11 – Friday,Nov. 13Urshan Board MeetingsFriday, November 13Last day to withdraw - WP/WF - (Fall Term)Last day to add (January Term)Monday, November 16January Term beginsFriday, November 20Last day for Middler DefenseMonday, November 21-Thursday,November 24SBL/AAR Annual MeetingAtlanta, GAMonday, Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov.27Thanksgiving BreakFriday, December 4Last day of classesMonday, Dec. 7—Thursday, Dec.10Final ExamsThursday, December 17Grades due (On-Campus)Tuesday, December 22Grades due (DL)8
SPRING 2016 SEMESTERDateEvent/ActionFriday, January 1Last day to drop (January Term 1)Monday, January 4Last day to withdraw with a “WP/WF” (January Term 1)Monday, January 4 – Friday,January 8J-Term – Revivals and Revivalism (R. Johnston)Friday, January 8Last day to drop (January Term 2)Monday, January 11Last day to withdraw with a “WP/WF” (January Term 2)Monday, January 11 – Friday,January 15J-Term – Dead Sea Scrolls (R. Fisher) J-Term – Trauma & GriefCounseling (C. Miller)Thursday, January 21 – Friday,January 22Orientation & Registration (New on-campus students)Tuesday, January 26Spring classes beginFriday, January 29Incompletes due (Fall Term)Friday, February 5Last day to add (Spring Term)Friday, Feb. 5 – Saturday, Feb. 7Spring Retreat – High Hill CampFriday February 12Last day to drop (Spring Term)Friday, February 26January Term endsFriday, March 4Grades due (January Term)Thursday, March 10-Saturday,March 12SPS Annual MeetingSan Dimas, CAMonday, March 21–Friday, March Reading Week25Tuesday, March 22-Wednesday,March 23Central States Regional SBL MeetingMonday, March 28Book Lists Published (August, Fall, and January Terms)Monday, March 28Syllabi due (June Terms)Monday, April 4 – Friday, April 8Fall 2016 RegistrationFriday, April 8Last day to add (June Term)9
Monday, April 11June Term beginsFriday, April 15Last day for Capstone DefenseIncompletes due (January Term)Friday, April 22Last day to withdraw - WP/WF - (Spring Term)Friday, April 29Last day of classesMonday, May 2 – Wednesday,May 4Final ExamsWednesday, May 4–Friday, May6Urshan Board MeetingsThursday, May 5Hooding CeremonyFriday, May 6GraduationFriday, May 13Grades due (On-Campus Courses)Monday, May 16Grades due (DL)Friday, May 27Last day to drop (June Term 1)Monday, June 6 – Friday, June 10June Term 1Friday, June 10Last day to drop (June Term 2)Last day to withdraw - WP/WF - (June Term 1)Monday, June 13 – Friday, June17June Term 2Friday, June 17Last day to drop (June Term 3)Last day to withdraw - WP/WF - (June Term 2)Monday, June 20 – Friday,
The Urshan Graduate School of Theology will serve the United Pentecostal Church International and the apostolic movement by providing training and individual leadership development for preachers, teachers, pastors, missionaries, chaplains, and various specialized ministries.
