Academic Studies
Spring 2012/2014 Overview of the Seminary Graduate Admission Process
These are basic steps for applying to a degree program (master’s, doctoral or Certificate program). Your materials will be reviewed by both the Office of the Graduate School and the degree program to which you have applied.
1. Submission of Application Materials
Closely observe the deadline and required materials set by your academic program of interest, including any additional documents requested of students who are seeking departmental funding through assistantships or fellowships. Complete the application admission and mail any materials. Be sure to pay special attention to where you should send each piece of the application (to the Office of the Graduate School or directly to the academic program).
2. Review by the Academic Program
The admissions committee for each academic program decides who will be accepted, based on their eligibility requirements. During this process, the committee will review the documents you sent directly to them, as well as the information you sent to the Seminary Graduate School. You might receive correspondence at this point regarding whether you have been recommended to the Office of the Seminary Graduate School for admission, but this is not the final step in the process.
3. Final Review by the Seminary Graduate School
The Graduate School receives the academic programs recommendation and completes a final review of your file, checking to make sure you meet the minimum requirements listed below. If you are an international applicant, you may need to provide information about funding (for student visa eligibility) before admission can be finalized.
Minimum, Campus wide Admission Criteria
General admission and degree requirements for graduate students are determined by the graduate faculty through its representatives on the Seminary Graduate Faculty Committee. Departments and area programs establish admission standards that, in many cases, exceed the minimum requirements of the Seminary Graduate School. The departments and area programs are listed alphabetically in the Academic Programs Catalog.
Admission to graduate school is based primarily on three criteria:
An official transcript verifying that the applicant has earned a baccalaureate, equivalent to that granted by an Academic University. A grade point average of B or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate education for applicants with less than a masters degree. English-language proficiency (of non-native
English speaking applicants), demonstrated through a TOEFL or IELTS score. See our application instructions for International students for details about minimum score requirements.
4. Admission
If you are accepted into the degree program to which you applied, Graduate Admissions will admit you to the Seminary and send you your official letter, along with information for new students. Be sure to review the checklist for admitted students, which gives details about what to do next, including how and when to accept your offer of admission and any funding.
(SCHEV) – State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.
The Petrus Fidei Seminary, is Recognized by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, under 23-276.2 (C) Private Postsecondary Institutions whose primary purpose is to provide Religious or Theological Education.
TIMOR DOMINI PRINCIPIUM SCIENTIAE
Degree and Certificate Programs
Doctorate/Ph.D degree candidates are required to submit a dissertation paper of no less than 10,000 to 50,000 words, 175 pages on an approved topic. Alternatively, papers on Chaplaincy, Christian counseling, and Biblical apologetics are also acceptable.
The completed dissertation will account for 70 percent of the grade. Exams will account for the remaining 30 percent. Students must receive a satisfactory (passing) mark on submitted dissertation, and a passing mark on the majority of exams to receive a final passing grade. Dissertations submitted remain the property of PFS but will not be used for any purpose without the express written permission of the student.
To receive your Graduate degree or Program certificate, please insure that all items are included in your submission:
1. All Completed Exams/Project completion.
2. Thesis / 5,000 words minimum and Dissertation / 50,000 to 75,000 words 175 pages.
3. Completed Financial agreement with the admissions department.
4. Written permission to use your dissertation/thesis as a EACD or Seminary resource, if you so wish.
Mail all these in one large (9 x 12 or larger) envelope to:
Evangelistic Apostolic Church Diocese
P.O.Box 186 Barhamsville, VA. 23011
Please Note:
Students are advised to submit the following to their assigned Proctor or directly to the department of academics studies. Send all assignments and exams until completion as scheduled to assigned proctor. Completed exams will be graded and returned to the student along with a mid-term and final grade and a recommendation or non-recommendation by the assigned proctor for final consideration of completion of academic course, depending on the type of study..
Academic Discipline: Study Duration:
BA Studies 1-2 year program
Graduate Degree certificate 2 to 3 year program
Doctorial Degree 2-3 year program
ALL FEES AND COURSES ARE SUBJEST TO CHANGE FROM YEAR TO YEAR
All checks for the seminary are to be payable to Good Hope Church P.O. Box 186 Barhamsville, Va. 23011
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