When a student holding the Th.M. degree from ABGTS is admitted to the D.Min. D.Miss, D.R.E. or Th.D., up to four (4) hours of credit may be granted. If the student chooses to give up the Th.M., up to ten (10) hours of credit may be transferred. Students applying for transfer must have obtained a grade average of 2.5, passed the doctoral entrance examination in Theology, and submit a ten page type-written (double spaced) personal essay. See Admission Procedures and Requirements.
DEGREE UPGRADING REQUIREMENTS
DEGREE |
M.DIV. GPA |
TOEFL/ MI TEST SCORE |
UPGRADING |
Requirements |
Master of Theology (Terminal Track) |
2.75-2.95 |
173/88 |
80 |
No upgrading. New application if student wishes to move to the doctoral program. Must have first completed the Th.M. degree (with thesis). |
Master of Theology |
3.0 |
173/88 |
Below 85%, remain in the Th.M. |
To upgrade in the doctoral program, a GPA of 2.5 in the Th.M. is required. If the student’s Th.M. diploma is to be retained, four (4) units can be transferred to the doctoral program. If the student’s Th.M. diploma is surrendered, ten (10) units can be credited to the doctoral program. |
Doctor of Ministry and |
3.0 |
173/90
|
85% or better |
|
Doctor of Theology and Doctor of Rel. Education |
3.5 |
173/90 |
87% or better |
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