POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Our Program Basis
It is the purpose of the North Carolina Theological Seminary (Administration – Main Campus) to provide continued education programs to students who are unable to attend full-time classes on the Main Campus. This can be accomplished through our external studies program. We believe that we offer the finest Christian education available in a streamlined fashion.
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Credit Hours
The minimum of two hours per week in the classroom setting and home study expectations are equivalent to the credit hours required for each course of Degree study.
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We have purposely abbreviated our requirements for graduate and post –graduate degrees in an effort to hold the tuition to a minimum and allow the busy minister ample time to complete his or her desired field of study. Our experienced staff and faculty have labored untiringly over textbooks and materials, separating arduous minor information from major academic information. We believe that upon review of the various programs, students will see we have streamlined the supporting areas of study by offering the same necessary information in condensed version for less reading and research of materials. It is our position that the same information can be obtained and retained by reading one book rather than three, provided it is the right book.
Student Non-Discrimination Policy
NCTS Pure Light School of Ministry admits students of any race, color, national, or ethnic origin with all rights with all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students of NCTS. The North Carolina Theological Seminary does not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of its policies, loan programs or other school administered programs.
Application Fee and Tuition
A non-refundable application fee of $100.00 must accompany all applications. Upon approval of the application the cost of textbooks is due at REGISTRATION. Please note that absolutely NO TEXTBOOKS will be released without pre-payment! The remaining balance of tuition and other applicable fees MUST be paid in full on or before due dates provided.
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Life Earned Credits
The North Carolina Theological Seminary recognizes life learning experience and will issue credit for such experience. However, such credit must be determined by the President and Administration of NCTS at the candidate’s evaluation process.
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Transferred Credits
The North Carolina Theological Seminary reserves the right to allow or not to allow credits earned at other institutions for similar courses taken at that institution. If credit is awarded, the candidate will be assessed at $12.00 per credit hour. These hours may not exceed 60% of the required hours for graduation from the North Carolina Theological Seminary.
Refund Policy
No refunds given for APPLICATION FEES & BOOK FEES. A student must notify the North Carolina Theological Seminary in writing of the intention to withdraw or drop a program.
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*NO REFUNDS ON DOCTORAL DEGREES.