GUIDE TO SEMINAR PARTICIPATION

1. Format of Seminar

A course in the seminar format has three components:

The Pre-Seminar Assignment Component. A certain amount of reading and probably a paper is required before the seminar begins. Students may be asked to circulate a paper for discussion during the seminar.
The Seminar Attendance Component. A minimum of 3 participants is required to classify the course as in a Seminar format. A seminar meets for 30-40 hours (that is, 5 days of sessions should be expected for 6 to 8 hours a day.
The Post-Seminar Assignment Component. Further readings, a major paper and / or even an examination may be required.

Normally a course in the seminar format is valued at 4 credits; hence, students can expect extensive personal work.

2. Registration for Seminar

Obtain information on dates and courses conducted through seminar format
Register and pay tuition fee for the seminar in which you intend to participate at least 3-4 months in advance
Obtain course syllabus and begin preparation for the seminar

3. Obtaining Credit for Seminar Participation

Requires completion of pre-seminar requirements. Failure to do so may lead to automatic disqualification for participation.
Full attendance of seminar is required. Due to the minimum amount of time allotted to classroom / group encounters and lecture format, students are expected to make sure they participate fully. Please note full attendance includes full attention and no interruptions from "cell-phones."
Post seminar assignments must be completed in time. Students may apply for only 2 extensions of 30 days each. After 2 extensions, failure to complete assignments will mean a failing grade.

THE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Must be completed before student is confirmed or accepted into the program.
A 2-Hour entrance examination.
Students will be given a guide to prepare for the examination.

Special attention will be given to the area of the intended study.

STANDARDS & CREDIT DEFINITION

1. MBTS seeks to meet standards set by the Asia Theological Association Accreditation Committee.

2. Credit definition: In the graduate program, MBTS defines 1 credit unit as requiring a minimum of 45 hours of work (inside and outside of class). For a class centered course, 1 credit requires 15 hours inside class and 30 hours outside class. A 4-credit seminar requires a minimum of 30-40 hrs of class time.

3. Reading Writing Requirement: For 1 credit of class centered course, students are expected to read a minimum of 800 pages. For non-class centered course, students are expected to read 1000-1200 pages for every 1 credit.

4. Grading:

A = 97-100; A- = 94-96; B+ = 91-93; B = 88-90; B- = 85-87; C+ = 82-84; C = 79-81; C- = 76-78;

D = 73-75; D- = 70-72; F = 0-69