Credit Transfer

Students pursuing an M.B.S. degree or certificate
Course credits with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) earned at other accredited seminaries and graduate theological school are accepted at full value to the extent that the courses are comparable tot he Chafer Theological Seminary's stated course requirements. An interview with a faculty member and/or assessment by testing is required. A maximum of 30 semester hours may be transferred toward the M.B.S. degree. Thus, a student must complete at least two semesters (30 semester hours) of academic work on campus. An official transcript from the institution previously attended is required. CTS distance learning courses count as on-campus courses. The president, on the basis of the testing professor's recommendation, makes the final decision.

Students pursuing a Th.M. degree or certificate
Course credits with a minimum grade of 2.0 (C) earned at other accredited seminaries and graduate theological school are accepted at full value to the extent that the courses are comparable tot he Chafer Theological Seminary's stated course requirements. An interview with a faculty member and/or assessment by testing is required. A maximum of 60 semester hours may be transferred toward the Th.M. degree. Thus, a student must complete at least two semesters (60 semester hours) of academic work on campus. An official transcript from the institution previously attended is required. CTS distance learning courses count as on-campus courses. The president, on the basis of the testing professor's recommendation, makes the final decision.

Validation of Courses and Advanced Standing

Students entering Chafer Theological Seminary with a strong background in Bible or theology may validate some basic courses toward the Th.M. or M.B.S. degree. Students are required to take a proficiency exam to determine if they are eligible to take more advanced classes in the same department. The validation fee is $25 per exam. Questions regarding advanced standing should be directed to the appropriate department head.