Forms & Paradigms

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
  • Petition for the Grade of Incomplete (pdf) 
  • Advanced Placement Form (pdf) (updated 7.10.2019)
  • Advanced Placement for Bibilical Division [this form and the main Advanced Placement form above must be submitted together] (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
  • 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)
  • Interinstitutional Registration
  • Pass-Fail Form (pdf)
  • Portfolios
  • Undergraduate Course Enrollment permission (pdf)
  • Transfer Credit Worksheet (pdf)
• Field Education Forms & Policies
• M.Div. Curricular Paradigms and Checklists
  • 3-year curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
  • 3-year United Methodist curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 10.4.2019)
  • Student Pastor curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
  • Student Pastor United Methodist curricular paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
  • M.Div. with Concentration in Christian Education paradigm (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
  • Checklists for Graduation:
    • M.Div. 3-year Checklist (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
    • M.Div. United Methodist Checklist (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
    • M.Div. Student Pastor Checklist (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
    • M.Div. Concentration in Christian Education Checklist (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
• M.A. in Christian Practice (MACP)
  • M.A. Christian Practice Paradigm (pdf) matriculated Summer 2017 and before (updated 7.20.2019)
  • M.A. Christian Practice Paradigm (pdf) matriculants for Fall 2018 and later (updated 7.20.2019)
  • M.A. Christian Practice Checklist for Graduation (pdf)
• M.T.S. Paradigms, Forms, and Instructions
  • M.T.S. Core Paradigm (pdf) (updated 8.28.19)
  • M.T.S Focus Paradigm (pdf) (updated 8.28.19)
  • Thesis Proposal Form (pdf)
  • Sample Thesis Cover Page (pdf)
  • Thesis Guidelines (pdf) (updated 3.31.2020)
  • Checklists for Graduation
    • M.T.S. Core Checklist (pdf)
    • M.T.S. Focus Checklist (pdf)
• 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 3.31.2020
  • Sample Thesis Cover Page (pdf)
  • Comprehensive Exam Guidelines (pdf) - updated 3.31.2020
  • Exam Signature Page (pdf)
• Th.D. Guidelines, Forms, and Information
  • Dissertation Deadlines by semester to graduate (updated 3.21.2020) (pdf)
  • 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) (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)
• M.Div./M.S.W. Files
  • M.Div./M.S.W. Paradigm, Information Sheet, and Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (updated 7.3.2019)
  • 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
  • Certificate in Anglican Studies Information Sheet (pdf) 
  • Certificate in Anglican Studies Tracking Sheet (pdf) 
  • Certificate in Baptist Studies Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Black Church Studies Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Faith, Food, and Environmental Justice Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Faith-Based Organizing, Advocacy, and Social Transformation Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Gender, Sexuality, Theology, and Ministry Project Guidelines (pdf)
  • Certificate in Missional Innovation Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Prison Studies Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Theology and the Arts Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Certificate in Theology, Medicine, and Culture Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Concentration in Christian Education Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • Concentration in Preaching Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • CRAFT Coursework Tracking Sheet (pdf)
  • CRAFT Teaching Evaluation Form (pdf)
  • CRAFT Teaching Portfolio Review (pdf)