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General Academic Forms and Information
Field Education Forms
Residential M.Div. Paradigms & Checklists
Hybrid M.Div. Paradigms & Checklists
M.A. in Christian Practice (MACP) Files
M.T.S. Paradigms, Forms, and Instructions
Th.M. Forms and Guidelines
Th.D. Guidelines, Forms, and Information
D.Min. Guides, Forms, and Paradigms
Theology and Healthcare: Non-Degree Certificate
M.Div./M.S.W. Files
M.T.S. (CORE)/J.D. Files
Certificates and Concentrations

General Academic Forms and Information
- Petition for the Grade of Incomplete Before submitting you will need to review the Incomplete Petition and Grade Agreement document (pdf).
- Advanced Placement Form (pdf) (updated 5.2021)
- Advanced Placement for Biblical Division [this form and the main Advanced Placement form above must be submitted together] (pdf) (updated 7.1.2020)
- 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 Request – Currently Enrolled Students
- Auditor Application – For People Not Currently Enrolled (pdf)
- Audit Form – Pathways Fellows (pdf)
- Course Withdrawal Form
- Directed Study Form (pdf)
- Interinstitutional Registration
- Pass/Fail Grade Change Request
- Portfolios
- Undergraduate Course Enrollment permission (pdf)
- Transfer Credit Worksheet (pdf)
Field Education Forms & Policies
Residential M.Div. Curricular Paradigms and Checklists
- 3-year curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 6.1.2020)
- 3-year United Methodist curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 6.1.2020)
- MDV4 - Student Pastor curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 6.1.2020)
- MDV4 - Student Pastor United Methodist curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
- MDV4 - Flexible Pathway paradigm (pdf) (updated 6.1.2020)
- M.Div. with Concentration in Christian Education paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
- Checklists for Graduation:
  - M.Div. 3-year Checklist (pdf) (updated 10.1.2020)
  - M.Div. United Methodist Checklist (pdf) (updated 10.1.2020)
  - M.Div. Student Pastor Checklist (pdf) (updated 10.1.2020)
  - M.Div. Concentration in Christian Education Checklist (pdf) (updated 10.1.2020)
Hybrid M.Div. Curricular Paradigm
- Hybrid M.Div. Paradigm - (pdf) (1.15.2021)
- Hybrid M.Div. Paradigm - United Methodist curriculum - (pdf) (updated 1.15.2021)
M.A. in Christian Practice (MACP)
- M.A. Christian Practice Paradigm (pdf) matriculants for Fall 2018 to Fall 2019 (updated 6.1.2020)
- M.A. Christian Practice Foundations Paradigm (Track 1) (pdf) matriculants Fall 2020 (updated 6.15.2020)
- M.A. Christian Practice Congregations Paradigm (Track 2) (pdf) matriculants Fall 2020 (updated 6.1.2020)
- M.A. Christian Practice Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
- See M.A. Certificate tracking sheets below
M.T.S. Paradigms, Forms, and Instructions
- M.T.S. Core Paradigm (pdf) (updated 6.1.2020)
- M.T.S Focus Paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.27.2020)
- Thesis Proposal Form (pdf)
- Sample Thesis Cover Page (doc file) (updated 4.20.2021)
- Cover Sheet Submission Process (pdf) (updated 4.20.21)
- Thesis Guidelines (pdf) (updated 10.19.2020)
- MTS Thesis Advisor Approval Form - updated 4.20.2021
- Checklists for Graduation
  - M.T.S. Core Checklist (pdf) (updated 10.1.2020)
  - M.T.S. Focus Checklist (pdf) (updated 10.1.2020)
Th.M. Forms and Guidelines
- Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
- Th.M. Curricular note (pdf) - udpated 8.24.2019
- Thesis Proposal Form (pdf)
- Thesis and Defense Guidelines (pdf) - updated 10.19.2020
- Sample Thesis Cover Page (doc file)- updated 4.20.2021
- Cover Sheet Submission Process (pdf) - updated 4.20.21
- Comprehensive Exam Guidelines (pdf) - updated 10.19.2020
- Exam Signature Page (pdf)
- Th.M. Thesis Advisor Approval Form - updated 4.20.2021
Th.D. Guidelines, Forms, and Information
- Dissertation Deadlines by semester to graduate (updated 11.18.2020) (pdf)
- Student Annual Report Form (pdf)
- Checklist for Graduation Requirements (pdf)
- Coursework Guidelines (pdf) (updated 11.18.2020)
- Research with Human Subjects
- Language Exam Guidelines (pdf) (updated 6.1.2020)
- Funding for Language Study and Conference Presentations (pdf)
- Parental Leave Policy (revised May 2020) (pdf)
- Preliminary Examination Committee Approval Form (pdf)
- Preliminary Examination Guidelines (pdf)
- Preliminary Examination Report (pdf)
- Dissertation Committee Approval Form (pdf)
- Dissertation Guidelines (pdf) (updated 7.20.2019)
- Dissertation Style Guide (pdf)
- Dissertation Proposal Defense Report (pdf)
- Dissertation Defense Report (pdf)
- Dissertation Submission Guidelines (pdf)
D.Min. Guides, Forms, and Paradigms
- D.Min. Paradigm (pdf)
- D.Min. Resource Guide (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)
- Pathways for C-THC students to degree programs (pdf)
M.Div./M.S.W. Files
- M.Div./M.S.W. Paradigm, Information Sheet, and Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (updated 1.12.2021)
- 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
Certificates and Concentrations for M.A. in Christian Practice (MACP)