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For questions about forms and paradigms, contact the Office of Academic Formation and Programs at academics@div.duke.edu or (919) 660-3428.

General Academic Forms and Information
- Academic Petition for the Grade of Incomplete (pdf)
- Advanced Placement Form (pdf)
- Advanced Placement for Bibilical Division [this form and the main Advanced Placement form above must be submitted together] (pdf)
- Advanced Placement for Theology Division [this form and the main Advanced Placement form above must be submitted together] (pdf)
- Advisor Change Request Form (pdf)
- Audit Form – Currently Enrolled Students (pdf)
- Auditor Application – For People Not Currently Enrolled (pdf)
- Audit Form – Pathways Fellows (pdf)
- Course Withdrawal Form (pdf)
- Directed Study Form (pdf)
- Directed Study Form - M.A.C.P. Students Only (pdf)
- Interinstitutional Registration
- Pass-Fail Form (pdf)
- Portfolios
- Undergraduate Course Enrollment permission (pdf)
Field Education Forms & Policies
M.Div. Curricular Paradigms and Checklists
- 3-year curricular paradigm (pdf)
- 3-year United Methodist curricular paradigm (pdf)
- Student Pastor curricular paradigm (pdf)
- M.Div. with Concentration in Christian Education paradigm (pdf)
- Checklists for Graduation:
  - M.Div. 3-year Checklist (pdf)
  - M.Div. United Methodist Checklist (pdf)
  - M.Div. Student Pastor Checklist (pdf)
  - M.Div. Concentration in Christian Education Checklist (pdf)
MA in Christian Practice (MACP)
- M.A.C.P. Paradigm (pdf) matriculated Summer 2017 and before
- M.A.C.P Paradigm (pdf) matriculants for Fall 2018 and later
- M.A.C.P. Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
M.T.S. Paradigms, Forms, and Instructions
- M.T.S. Core Paradigm (pdf)
- M.T.S Focus Paradigm (pdf)
- Thesis Proposal Form (pdf)
- Thesis Guidelines (pdf)
- Checklists for Graduation
  - M.T.S. Core Checklist (pdf)
  - M.T.S. Focus Checklist (pdf)
M.A.C.S. Paradigm and Guidelines
- M.A.C.S. Paradigm (pdf)
Th.M. Forms and Guidelines
- Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
- THM Curricular note (pdf) - 7.30.18
- Thesis Proposal Form (pdf)
- Thesis Defense Guidelines (pdf)
- Sample Thesis Cover Page (pdf)
- Comprehensive Exam Guidelines (pdf)
- Exam Signature Page (pdf)
Th.D. Guidelines, Forms, and Information
- Student Annual Report Form (pdf)
- Checklist for Graduation Requirements (pdf)
- Coursework Guidelines (pdf)
- Research with Human Subjects
- Language Exam Guidelines (pdf)
- Funding for Language Study and Conference Presentations (pdf)
- Preliminary Examination Committee Approval Form (pdf)
- Preliminary Examination Guidelines (pdf)
- Preliminary Examination Report (pdf)
- Dissertation Committee Approval Form (pdf)
- Dissertation Guidelines (pdf)
- Dissertation Style Guide (pdf)
- Dissertation Proposal Defense Report (pdf)
- Dissertation Defense Report (pdf)
- Dissertation Submission Guidelines (pdf)
- Dissertation Deadlines by semester to graduate (updated 2.14.19) (pdf)
D.Min. Guides, Forms, and Paradigms
- D.Min. Paradigm (pdf)
- D.Min. Information Sheet (pdf)
- D.Min Statement of Interest (pdf)
- Thesis Guidelines (pdf)
- Thesis Proposal Approval Form (pdf)
- Thesis Style Guide (pdf)
- Thesis Deadlines by semester to graduate (pdf)
- Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
Theology and Healthcare: Non-Degree Certificate
- Non-Degree Certificate in Theology and Healthcare paradigm (pdf)
M.Div./M.S.W. Files
- M.Div./M.S.W. Paradigm, Information Sheet, and Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (updated 7.25.18)
- M.Div. Checklist for Graduation (pdf): See above for UM, Student Pastor, or Christian Education MDV checklists]
M.T.S. (CORE)/J.D. Files
- Thesis Proposal Form (pdf)
- Thesis Guidelines (pdf)
- M.T.S. Core Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
Certificates and Concentrations