REGISTRATION FOR MAT COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS

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1 REGISTRATION FOR MAT COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS Name Address Phone (H) (W) (C) Address: Please check the session during which you will take the comprehensive exam: (3 rd Thursday/Friday in August, October, or March) Summer (21 & 22 Aug 2014) Fall (16 & 17 Oct 2014) Spring (19 & 20 March 2015) Program: Thesis (formerly Specialist track) Portfolio (formerly Generalist track) Students must have the following requirements met before registering: At least 18 degree program credits completed Completed reading list with sign-off sheet Portfolio track 4 research portfolio papers turned in with instructor sign-off sheet Students are responsible for coordinating their one-hour oral comp date & time with their evaluation committee and communicating this date and time to the MAT Exam coordinator. Oral comps should be scheduled within two weeks after the written comp dates. Oral Comp /Time: Committee Members: registration form.docx 6/3/2014

2 CHANGE OF ADVISER Students who wish to change academic advisers must notify the Program Director, the Registration Coordinator, and the former adviser of their desired change. Student Name: I am requesting that be assigned as my Academic adviser Thesis Adviser Student Signature Former Adviser Signature New Adviser Signature Program Director Signature

3 Master of Arts in Theology RESEARCH PORTFOLIO FOR THE GENERALIST TRACK Students who choose the generalist option are required to prepare a portfolio of four (4) research papers. Under ordinary circumstances, these research papers are written for a particular course and then revised as needed before they become part of the student s portfolio. The research papers should demonstrate independent research skills and may require the use of a foreign language where appropriate. When the student has completed the paper and revised it to the satisfaction of the supervising professor, the student must complete the Research Portfolio for the Generalist Option approval form, obtain the professor s signature, and submit the approval form, together with a final copy of the paper, to the registrar s office. The portfolio serves as a public record of the student s work during the program and is available to the faculty examining committee during comprehensive exams. Therefore ALL FOUR PORTFOLIO PAPERS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE TIME THAT THE STUDENT REGISTERS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE EXAM. Master of Arts in Theology Handbook, 9, Fall Student s name: Title of the research paper: Course for which the paper was written: Supervisor s Approval: I have examined the research described above and have found that the student has incorporated all of the changes and modifications requested. I hereby give approval for its inclusion in the student s research portfolio in completion of the generalist track of the Master of Arts in Theology.

4 Master of Arts in Theology APPROVAL OF THESIS FOR THE SPECIALIST TRACK Student Name: Proposed Thesis Title Area of Specialization Adviser Approval: I have examined the final copy of the thesis described above and determined that the author has incorporated all of the changes and modifications requested. I hereby verify that the proposed thesis meets the requirements of the Master of Arts in Theology. Adviser Signature Evaluating Committee Approval: We have examined the research described above and agree that the student has met the expectations for writing a thesis in completion of the Master of Arts in Theology.

5 Master of Arts in Theology COMPREHENSIVE READING LIST With the assistance of their academic advisers, students will make selections from each area of study and each subdivision within a given area of study to ensure an adequate breadth of theological knowledge and exposure to major thinkers in the disciplines of theology. Students should finalize their reading lists with the advisers by the time they have completed 18 credits in the program. Students must submit their proposed reading list in writing, along with a statement giving a rationale for their selections, to their advisers for approval. When the student and adviser agree on the final form of the reading list, the student will obtain the adviser s signature on the Comprehensive Reading List approval form and submit the form, together with the reading list, to the registrar s office. THE STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO REGISTER FOR COMPREHENSIVE EXAMS UNTIL THESE DOCUMENTS ARE RECEIVED IN THE REGISTRAR S OFFICE. Students should also be advised that their reading lists are subject to emendation by their respective comprehensive exam committees, but no changes may be made less than one month before the scheduled comprehensive exams. Master of Arts in Theology Handbook, 8, Fall Student s name: Generalist track Specialist track (specify track: ) Adviser Approval: I have reviewed the attached documents prepared by the above named student and have determined that it meets expectations for the Comprehensives Reading List. Adviser Signature Comprehensive Examination Committee Approval: We have reviewed the Comprehensive Reading List for the above named student and agree that no further changes are necessary.

6 Master of Arts in Theology LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT The M.A.T. program requires reading proficiency in one foreign research language. Commonly used languages for research include Greek or Hebrew, French, German, Spanish, Latin, and Italian. The choice of the language will be determined in consultation with the academic adviser according to the student s area of interest. The language must be approved by the academic adviser. Competency will be demonstrated through a written exam administered from within the faculty of the M.A.T. program; course credits will not be considered sufficient proof of proficiency. The level of language proficiency expected involves the ability to read and translate a theological text, whether from a primary or secondary source, with a minimum of 250 words at 75% accuracy within a period of one hour. Students may use a dictionary. Preferably the language proficiency should be fulfilled by the time the student has completed 12 credits in the program, but it must be fulfilled before students have completed 18 credits (not to exceed two years from the time of admission). The objective is that, where appropriate, students may begin using the foreign research language in coursework. Arrangements for the language proficiency exam are made through the M.A.T. program director of the M.A.T. program. Master of Arts in Theology Handbook, 7, Fall Student s Name Language Adviser Approval of Language This is to certify that the above named person has successfully completed the language proficiency exam as required for completion of the Master of Arts in Theology. Test Administrator Signature Program Director Signature Records Update For Records Office use only Operator

7 MASTER OF ARTS IN THEOLOGY Final Research Advisor Approval I have examined the final copy of research submitted by and found that it has incorporated all of the changes and modifications requested. I hereby give final approval for its meeting the requirements of the Master of Arts in Theology. Advisor Signature

8 GRADUATION APPLICATION GRADUATION DATE: Check one December May July UST Student ID Clearly print your name as it should appear on your diploma: Previous degrees Colleges or University Graduate Degree you are applying for: Circle one Master of Divinity Master of Arts in Religious Education Master of Arts in Theology Title of Thesis: Thesis advisor signature: Note: As stated in The Saint Paul Seminary School of divinity Student Handbook two bound copies of the thesis MUST be turned in to the SOD registrar at least four weeks prior to the date of graduation. Address to which diploma is to be mailed: Street City State Zip Student Signature: Advisor Signature: : : o I will o I will not be attending the graduation ceremony. Gown Measurements: Height Weight

9 NOTICE TO THOSE APPLYING FOR GRADUATION A student who completes all academic requirements between February 1 and June 30 will receive a diploma dated May. A student who completes all academic requirements between July 1 and September 30 will receive a diploma dated July. A student who completes all academic requirements between October 1 and January 31 will receive a diploma dated December. In addition, requirements for graduation include no outstanding incompletes and the two bound copies of project, internship, or thesis must be turned in to the School of Divinity Records Office. Reapplication for graduation is required if for any reason the student does not graduate on the date originally selected. The student s adviser must sign the graduation application. January 2008