Revised Degree Requirements

During the spring of 2009, the faculty of Saint John’s School of Theology·Seminary approved changes for this degree program.  The requirements below will be in effect for all students who matriculate as of Fall Semester, 2009.

1. A total of 36 graduate credits.
   • A minimum of 12 credits in one of the areas of concentration.
   • A maximum of 3 credits earned from courses in Pastoral Theology and Ministry (PTHM) can be counted toward the degree.
   • A maximum of 9 credits earned in Web-based courses may be applied to the degree.
   • Courses in Latin and modern languages cannot be counted toward the degree, but courses in Greek and Hebrew can be counted.
   • Courses with the "THY" designation cannot be counted toward any area of concentration.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B average) on a 4.0 scale.
3. Required courses:
   • Introduction to the Christian Tradition I (3 credits)
   • Introduction to the Christian Tradition II (3 credits)
   • Christology (3 credits)
   • New Testament elective (3 credits)

   Required course for the Monastic Studies concentration:

   • Rule of Benedict (3 credits)

   Recommended courses for the liturgy concentration:

   • History and Sources of the Liturgy (3 credits)
   • Rites of Christian Initiation (3 credits)
   • Eucharistic Liturgy and Theology (3 credits)
4. Submission of two graduate papers.
5. Successful completion of the comprehensive examination after the completion of all other degree requirements.