Faculty - Princeton Theological Seminary

Credit and Course Load Stipulations
Credits to graduate 78
Average credits per year* 26
Average credits per semester 13
Minimum full-time load 9
Maximum credits per semester 15
Maximum credits per year** 28
Maximum credits covered by tuition** 84
Core Requirements 54
Departmental 50***
Field Education 4
Electives 24
* Juniors must enroll in both fall and spring long terms and short terms;
middlers must take both long terms and at least one short term;
graduating seniors must take both long terms and the fall short term.
** These maximum stipulations do not include summer courses.
*** Integrative courses can be designed so as to fulfill the requirements of more
than one department, thus increasing the number of electives available to
the student.
Master of Divinity/Master of Arts Dual-degree Program
Persons who at the time of application know that they wish to emphasize youth
ministry or Christian education in their program may seek admission to a combined
Master of Divinity/Master of Arts degree program and may be admitted to
candidacy for both degrees simultaneously. Pursued over a period of four years,
the studies are coordinated from the outset to integrate preparation for ministry in
the church with a specialization in Christian education or youth ministry. Although
requirements for the two programs are unchanged, an integrated pattern of
advisement enables the student to attain greater proficiency in theological studies
as related to educational understanding and practice than would be possible
were the degrees to be pursued in sequence. Students enrolled in this four-year
program may also qualify for financial aid and housing for the duration of the program.
A decision to discontinue the program, once admitted, will not guarantee
that either degree separately may be concluded in what otherwise might be standard
time.
M.Div. juniors who become interested in the dual-degree program after matriculation
at Princeton Seminary can request to transfer to that program, provided that
space is available. Applicants must:
1. present a written petition to the admissions committee requesting the
transfer;
2. meet with the registrar, associate director of admissions, and a faculty
member in the School of Christian Education to discuss the reason for
their request.
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