Student Orientation Guide - Northeastern Seminary · Matthews, Caleb Director of Admissions...

Spring 2017

For answers to any further questions not available in this

guide, call us at 585.594.6802 or visit www.nes.edu

We are excited that you have chosen to invest in your ministry and enrich your spiritual journey with us. This guide was designed to answer questions you may have about starting

the program, including the resources available to you.

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Who is my advisor? Students will be notified of their advisors at the Cohort Retreat. If you have any questions about your courses before that point, please contact the Coordinator of Academic Planning, Marilyn Erickson, at 585.594.6497.

Where do I obtain phone numbers if I need to contact someone (i.e. professors, financial aid, student records, bookstore, etc.)?

For the name and address of Seminary faculty or staff member, refer to the Northeastern Seminary Directory and Campus Resources sections that start on page 3 of this guide or online.

Do I have all the books I need for my first year?

Incoming students receive one box of books for the first Core class (BHT/BIB 511) after submitting their enrollment deposit; several of the same books are also used in other Core and elective courses. Obtaining books for subsequent courses is the responsibility of the student. These will normally be available for purchase at the bookstore but may be purchased from any source the student chooses.

Is there help available for writing my papers?

All Core students are required to take CMC 500 Orientation to Theological Studies, offered concurrently with BHT 511. A second Practicum in Theological Writing course (CMC 501) is also offered after your first semester. To those who require/desire more instruction, the Learning Center offers assistance to any students who wish to improve their writing skills. Personal consultations, as well as open writing labs, are available to all Seminary students. Information on alternative forms of writing support can be found later in this guide. The Learning Center can also assist students with learning disabilities or academic difficulties. For more information or to set up an appointment, call 585.594.6270.

How can I access information about my class registration, grades and student account? Once you have set up your seminary network account you can access the online resource R-Serve through the Northeastern intranet. Directions to the intranet and R-Serve are listed in your IT manual. Contact Academic Support at 585.594.6623 with any questions.

Who is the best person to call in reference to my student financial account? For all billing questions, please contact Paul Renter in the office of student accounts, 585.594.6461.

What are my financial aid options (grants/loans)?

There are loan and grant options often available to students. However, you must complete your FAFSA application online (www.fafsa.ed.gov) before any aid can be disbursed. The Seminary also offers an interest-free monthly tuition payment option through NelNet . Other scholarship applications will be made available each spring for the following academic year.

How is the scholarship money applied to my student account?

The scholarship money you receive will be prorated over the two semesters of the academic year. No aid is awarded for summer terms, so for students planning to take a course in the summer (May/June) consult The Office of Financial Aid 585.594.6150 to discuss loan disbursement options.

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Where do I send my tuition payments? Make checks payable to Northeastern Seminary, include your ID number on the memo line and send to: Cashier, 2301 Westside Drive Rochester NY 14624.

Where can I park? (Rochester Location) You may use the Roberts Hall Lot (off Orchard Street) or Smith Science Center Lot (off Buffalo Road). Once you have completed and submitted the parking permit form, you will be issued a parking pass. Please refer to the parking instructions on the Campus Security section of the Roberts website. For Capital Region students: Parking permit requests will be submitted on your behalf to Hudson Valley Community College and distributed during orientation. Please contact Kym Woodard at 585.594.6807 if you have any questions.

How often do I need to reapply for parking?

Main Campus parking permits are valid for one academic year (August- July). You will need to get a new parking permit from Campus Security (585.594.7777) each August.

Where do I find information pertaining to student life at Northeastern Seminary? Thanks to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA), you can find information that will allow you to make informed decisions about your education at Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College. This information is easily accessible on the Northeastern website. There, you will find policies on:

Harassment and Discrimination

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)

Title IX

Campus Safety

Emergency Response and Evacuation Procedures

Health Services

Where are Northeastern Seminary announcements and events posted? The seminary uses two primary modes of contact to students—the intranet and NEwSPOINT, a bi-weekly electronic student newsletter sent to your Seminary email account. Additionally, you will find announcements, events, and job openings published in ResOund the enewsletter created for the entire Seminary community.

Where do I go to make copies?

The B. Thomas Golisano Library has copiers available for student use.

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When is the All-Seminary Retreat and what is it about? The All-Seminary Retreat is a one-day event that includes current students, alumni, faculty and staff. Once a year, the seminary gathers for a time of spiritual nurturing and renewal. All seminary students are required to attend and do so at no cost. Students’ spouses are invited and charged a nominal fee. The 2017-18 All-Seminary Retreat is scheduled, November 3-4, 2017.

How do students communicate with seminary leaders?

Student feedback is always appreciated. Opportunities to meet with seminary staff occur each semester in town meetings. You may also email staff directly with questions or concerns. See the directory for addresses.

Who helps me with IT problems with the Northeastern intranet, password logins, and the website? Use the IT manual to get started with the process for most of your questions. If more assistance is required call the Roberts Wesleyan College/Northeastern IT Help Desk at 585.594.6898.

How do I gain access to the computer lab in Roberts Hall if it is locked? You will be issued a Northeastern student ID card that has the ability to open the computer lab door by swiping the card reader to the left of the entrance.

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Main Office: 585.594.6800 Bennett, Lisa Associate VP for Communication & Enrollment [email protected] or 585.594.6804 Brunson, Diana Recruitment Counselor [email protected] or 585.594.6811 Cullum, Doug Vice President and Dean [email protected] or 585.594.6331 Erickson, Marilyn Coordinator of Academic Planning [email protected] or 585.594.6497 Gilluly, Maria Communication & Events Coordinator [email protected] or 585.594.6420 Kettinger, Kirk

Matthews, Caleb Director of Admissions [email protected] or 585.594.6832 McColl, Rebecca Director of the Northeastern Fund [email protected] or 585.594.6401 Murray, Cheryl Admissions Assistant and Front End Specialist [email protected] or 585.594.6802 Sharp, Faith Academic Services Assistant [email protected] or 585.594.6623 Woodard, Kym Assistant to the Vice President and Dean [email protected] or 585.594.6807

[email protected] or 585.594.6415 Director of Alumni Relations

Academic Support Office ......................................... 585.594.6623 Contact: Faith Sharp

Help with registration forms, schedules, and graduation requirements

** Please note: Students can access course syllabi, registration forms and schedules, personal online hard drive, grades, unofficial transcripts, and calendars by accessing the NES intranet. Students are urged to visit this site to retrieve this information using their network username and password. Contact IT at 585.594.6898 for login assistance.

Admissions Office ..................................................... 585.594.6802 Contact: Cheryl Murray

New student questions, entry requirements, proof of enrollment verification, changes to student addresses or contact information

Alumni Affairs ............................................................ 585.594.6415 Contact: Kirk Kettinger

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Events at the Seminary ............................................ 585.594.6420 Contact: Maria Gilluly Details and registration for Commencement, All-Seminary Retreat, Conference on Ministry events, and symposiums

Marketing and Promotion ....................................... 585.594.6804 Contact: Lisa Bennett

Student Retention .................................................... 585.594.6804 Contact: Lisa Bennett

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Basinger, Dr. David; Professor of Philosophy and Ethics 585.594.6570 or [email protected] Caton, Dr. Scott; Professor of History and Culture 585.594.6336 or [email protected] Cullum, Dr. Douglas; Professor of Historical & Pastoral Theology, Academic Vice President and Dean 585.594.6331 or [email protected] Gerhardt, Dr. Elizabeth; Professor of Theology & Social Ethics 585.594.6607 or [email protected] Grimm, Dr. Nelson; Director of Field Education & Associate Professor of Applied Theology 585.594.6068 or [email protected] Letterman, Dr. Rebecca; Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation 585.594.6572 or [email protected] McCaulley, Rev. Esau; Assistant Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity 585.594.6800 or [email protected] Middleton, Dr. J. Richard; Professor of Biblical Worldview and Exegesis 585.594.6971 or [email protected]

Sykora, Dr. Josef; Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program and Professor of Biblical Interpretation 585.594.6820 or [email protected]

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Standard office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Bookstore ........................................................ 585.594.6140 Contact: Darren Walton

Voller Athletic Center, Upper Level

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Campus Safety ................................................ 585.594.7777 Contact: Tracy Davis


On-call for emergencies 24 hours a day ID cards, parking hang tags, and ticketing Buffalo students should call 911 with any emergencies that arise on site. Syracuse students should contact OCC Campus Security 315-498-2311

Career Services ............................................... 585.594.6540 Contact: Mary Flaherty

Rinker Community Service Center (Student Services suite)

Job listings, resume writing assistance, career fairs and advisement, and alumni networking events.

Cashier ........................................................585.594.6433 Contact: Susan D’Ambrosio

Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level

Cultural Life Center Series (585.594.6230) Student discounts available for cultural events on campus. Visit Cultural Life Center for schedules.

Financial Aid & Student Accounts ............... 585.594.6150 Financial Aid Contact: Steve Field

Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level Accounts Contact: Paul Renter

Financial aid counseling Loan, scholarships and grants

Health Services ............................................... 585.594.6360 Contact: Blandine Burks


ALL students (regardless of age) must complete the meningococcal declination form. Completion of the immunization forms provided in your acceptance packet (call the health office for new copies), are required prior to registering for courses. All students born after 1-1-57 must show verification of measles, mumps, and rubella vaccinations to satisfy New York state requirements.

Information Technology Services ............... 585.594.6849 Contact: Patrick Glantz

Anderson Building

Setting up accounts, printer and internet connectivity support

Campus Internet program help and training (intranet, R-Serve, Course Management Systems)

Software training Intranet and campus network administration

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B. Thomas Golisano Library....................... 585.594.6280 Mon-Thurs 8:00 a.m. – midnight Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. – midnight

Library contact for theological research is Brian Sullivan 607.661.8871 or [email protected].

A 24-hour computer lab is available to all students with an ID card A private research room has been designed for graduate students. Contact the library at

585.594.6949 for more information. An interlibrary loan program is available to receive material from additional libraries A Regional Library Access Card allows NES students to borrow materials from other area colleges Café service hours as posted

Learning Center .............................................. 585.594.6270 Contact: LeeAnn Dunn

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• Individual learning skills enhancement and tutoring • Reading and writing assistance

Registration Office ......................................... 585.594.6220 Contact: Carol Balcerak

Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level (Student Services suite)

• Graduation requirements • Transcript requests

Roberts Wesleyan College Switchboard .... 585.594.6000

Rinker Community Service Center, Lower Level (Student Services suite)

Parking (585.594.7777) You may use the Roberts Hall Lot (off Orchard Street) or Smith Science Center Lot (off Buffalo Road). Once you have completed and submitted the parking permit form, you will be issued a parking pass. Please refer to the parking instructions on the Campus Security section of the Roberts Wesleyan College website. For Capital Region students: Requests for parking permits for Hudson Valley Community College will be submitted on your behalf and distributed at orientation. Please contact Kym Woodard at 585.594.6807 for any questions or concerns.

Voller Athletic Center (585.594.6290) Free membership for Rochester graduate students (registered for 6 credits or more), $30 per semester for a family membership.

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Weather/Seminary Closing Information (585.594.6999) Press #5 for a Northeastern recorded message regarding the emergency situation. If you would like to receive text messages in the event of a campus emergency, please follow these quick steps: Using your cell phone: Enter 292929 as the TEXT Address. In the body of the TEXT Enter 5946260. You will receive a text back acknowledging your membership into our texting community

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The advisement process is designed to resource students throughout the seminary experience. Some advisement services are built into the program due to their universal application for all students—initial registration, testing, interpretive sessions—however, most advising is at the initiative of the student. Advising needs differ among individuals and so it is necessarily the responsibility of students to contact their faculty advisors to arrange meetings concerning program planning. Faculty advisors assist students in developing a program of study, including their electives or self-selected studies. Course information is posted on the Northeastern intranet 45 days in advance of each new term. Copies are also available from Academic Services or your advisor. In addition to academic planning, the advisor provides support to students concerning other issues such as personal problems, difficulties with other faculty members, grievance issues, etc. The faculty advisor can also assist a student to develop ideas for his or her research project (M.A.).

Components of Advising Point of Contact

Admission Process Pre-admission counseling—degree options, program requirements, information meeting, initial registration, evaluation of transfer credit

Admissions Office

Orientation Addresses logistics and process for matriculating—financial aid, IT access, ID cards, campus offices and personnel, time management

Faculty advisor assigned to students Program audit sheet distributed to students

Admissions Office

During the Core Students wishing to pursue accelerated study must meet with advisor for approval and program planning prior to registering for elective courses taken concurrently with second Core course—bring program audit sheet

Assessment inventories and interviews conducted and managed as part of coursework

Preliminary Field Education contact and planning Field Education placement Ministry Profile presentation Students meet with faculty advisors to work on a degree plan and to

register for post-Core courses

Faculty Advisor Academic Services

Director of Field Ed Director of Field Ed

Director of Field Ed Faculty Advisors

Post-Core Individual meetings with faculty advisor for program planning prior to registering for post-Core courses may be scheduled Registration Deadlines: May 15 Summer and Fall semesters November 15 Spring and Summer semesters

Faculty Advisors

Pre-Graduation Graduation audits are prepared by academic services in fall semester Students complete Application for Degree

Academic Services

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Faith Sharing Groups are an integral part of the Personal and Spiritual Formation Program requirements at Northeastern Seminary. Northeastern takes seriously its mission to prepare men and women for Christian service, spiritually as well as academically. Attendance at all Faith Sharing Group sessions (six in each Core course), including the opening Spiritual Retreat experience, is essential to a student’s successful completion of the Core curriculum. Students cannot miss more than one faith-sharing group session in each Core course (PSF 511 – 514NE) and still earn a passing grade. Tardiness will count against the attendance requirement. The Faith Sharing portion of PSF 511NE begins with a Cohort Spiritual Retreat on Friday, January 13, 2017. The retreat begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 7:00 p.m. Failure to attend the Spiritual Retreat will result in delaying a student’s beginning the Core. Faith Sharing Groups meet at regular intervals for the duration of the Core. A schedule of these as well as each Core class is provided in your cohort calendar. If, through an unavoidable circumstance, a student must miss or will be late to his or her Faith Sharing Group, it is the student’s responsibility to call his or her Faith Sharing Group Facilitator and the Personal and Spiritual Formation Program office (585.594.6623) prior to the absence or as soon thereafter as possible. Written policies are in the Northeastern student catalog regarding the consequence of failing to fulfill this or any other academic requirement at Northeastern. Please plan your weekly schedule to ensure your ability to attend all classes as well as PSF Faith Sharing Group sessions during your Northeastern program. Our graduates continue to rate their Faith Sharing Group experience as one of the most rewarding and spiritually strengthening aspects of the Seminary experience.

2 credits (1 credit for MATL/MATSJ)

Interwoven throughout the period of the Northeastern Core curriculum, PSF 511-514 is designed to provide a theological, historical, and practical introduction to the resources and disciplines of formative Christian spirituality. In addition to exposure to classical materials through integrated readings in the Core curriculum, students will participate outside of class in a Faith Sharing Group, chapel programs, seminary retreats, and an individual formative assessment process. The PSF 511-514NE curriculum integrated across the Core curriculum looks like this:

Note: Faith Sharing Groups and ministry involvement spans over the entire Core

Entering Seminarians'

Retreat

Come, Taste, and See: Rhythms of

Grace for a Life of Ministry

BHT 511-514NE

• Integrated Readings

• Seminary Worship

• Spiritual Disciplines

• Intentional Growth Reflection

Formative Assessment Process Testing:

MMPI, MIPS

Personal Interpretive Session

(Student and Interpreter)

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What is Faith Sharing?

Faith Sharing is a process in which people share how they understand God to be active in their lives, as well as how they respond to God in ordinary experience. Faith Sharing Groups are designed to create a sacred space through shared reflection on the action of God in the life experience of group members.

What is the purpose of Faith Sharing at Northeastern Seminary?

In the context of Northeastern, Faith Sharing Groups have a twofold purpose:

Faith Sharing Groups seek to provide a formative arena for each seminarian to experience and reflect on the activity of God in one's life during the years of the seminary journey.

Faith Sharing Groups hope to kindle an appreciation for a lifelong ministry of listening and spiritual direction as one of the definitive features of the pastoral calling.

How does Faith Sharing relate to the Northeastern curriculum?

The Faith Sharing experience is one facet of our Introduction to Personal and Spiritual Formation PSF 511-514, a course that is interwoven throughout the Northeastern Core curriculum. This series of courses is designed to provide a theological, historical, and practical introduction to the resources and disciplines of formative Christianity. In addition to being part of a Faith Sharing Group, seminarians participate in chapel programs, seminary retreats, and an individual formative assessment process, and enjoy rich exposure to classical materials on the spiritual life that are integrated into regular class assignments. All faith sharing groups and chapels take place at the student’s local class site.

When do Faith Sharing Groups meet?

Faith Sharing Groups meet six times each term for an hour and a half during the duration of the Core curriculum (BHT/BIB 511-514). Groups meet from 8:30 – 10 p.m. on the night of class.

Who leads Faith Sharing Groups?

A trained Faith Sharing facilitator directs each Faith Sharing Group at Northeastern. The facilitator’s role is to guide the process, rather than control group members. The facilitator listens to the mystery of another’s life, seeks to recognize how God is present and to “stay with” the person who is sharing. When another is sharing, other group members offer the hospitality of attentive listening.

What can I expect from a Faith Sharing Group?

Though there are many benefits of the discipline of Faith Sharing, here are a few items you should look forward to:

An opportunity to notice your inner life, with a focus on your relationship with God A growing understanding of what God is doing in your ordinary daily life A regular opportunity to give and receive the hospitality of listening A confidential, caring environment for experiencing personal and spiritual growth

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What should I not expect?

Because the focus of Faith Sharing is inward rather than outward, Faith Sharing Groups are distinctly different from other valuable kinds of small groups. For example, Faith Sharing is not:

A Bible study group A support group Group therapy, counseling, or problem-solving Discussion, conversation, or responding to others during the Faith Sharing discipline

What are some of the theological and practical assumptions that undergird Faith Sharing?

Here are a few of the affirmations upon which Faith Sharing is based:

God is always active God desires to be in intimate relationship with human beings The basis for Christian life and ministry is the lived experience of a personal relationship

with Jesus Christ There are spiritual practices that help us notice and respond to God’s overtures for

relationship with us Healthy spiritual formation does not automatically occur in the context of a seminary

education Healthy spiritual formation best occurs in the context of Christian community

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The Northeastern Seminary faculty feels a strong moral and ethical responsibility to help all students reach their educational goals; therefore, the Learning Center provides a variety of services for all students. These services include study, personal assistance, peer tutoring, and access to resource materials. Any student who desires assistance is eligible for support designed to meet his/her specific academic needs.

Writing Support The Learning Center also provides support for students who live outside the Rochester area or are otherwise unable to schedule a traditional tutoring session. Students may e-mail their papers to [email protected] and receive feedback within 24 – 48 hours or set up a phone-session to review papers. Students should note that tutors will not edit papers, only provide writing tips and suggestions.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities In addition, academic accommodations are available to eligible students with documented disabilities. Roberts Wesleyan College/Northeastern Seminary faculty takes seriously the legal obligation to assure that equal educational opportunities are provided to persons with disabilities. Therefore, the faculty of Northeastern encourages all students, including those with documented disabilities, to use academic support services and accommodations that are appropriate to their specific needs. The purpose of these accommodations is to ensure all students an equal opportunity to learn and succeed. If you have a disability that has been professionally documented and believe you may need some academic support services, please take the following steps:

1. Contact the Learning Center (585.594.6270) to arrange an appointment to meet with the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities in order to determine what accommodations are appropriate for you in your current situation. It is your responsibility to request these accommodations in a timely manner.

2. Send a copy of your latest and most complete documentation, including evaluations, to the Learning Center. Current, professional documentation of your disability is essential for determining what assistance you may be eligible to receive.

3. Make sure the classes you have scheduled for the semester are realistic and reasonable for you by discussing them with your advisor and the Learning Center faculty.

Services Available for Students with Disabilities If you are in need of academic accommodations for a course, please notify the instructor and the Learning Center upon admission to the program. Later notification may delay requested accommodations. All accommodations must be approved by the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities (585.594.6270). Northeastern Seminary strives to provide services and accommodations to students with disabilities in order to promote academic growth and enhance their learning environment on campus. Reasonable accommodations are available for students who have a documented disability. Disability support is determined based on individual need. We are looking forward to working with you. We encourage you to seek assistance as needed, work hard, and expect to succeed. Other students have been successful and you can be too.

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Northeastern Seminary believes in creating a caring community that fosters love and support for our students; the ministry of being there! Therefore, we have established an Emergency Loan Fund for unexpected situations. The Emergency Loan Fund Policy and Procedure is outlined below. For more information or an application please contact the assistant to the vice president and dean at 585.594.6807.

Policy and Procedure for Emergency Student Loan Fund

Purpose: The purpose of this loan fund is to assist Northeastern Seminary students experiencing short-term personal financial crisis. How short-term personal financial crisis defined: A “short-term financial crisis” is defined but not limited to monies needed for emergency car repairs, gas or electric bills, groceries, a medical emergency, travel to see a sick or dying parent, spouse or child. Procedure:

1. Contact the assistant to the vice president and dean to request a Loan Request Form 2. Loan Request Form will be reviewed and approved by the assistant to the vice president and dean 3. Student repays the loan in full within 30 days 4. Loans not paid within 30 days will be added to the student bill 5. No interest will be charged for loans paid on time

Disbursement of Funds:

1. Once a loan is approved, a check will be sent within 3 days 2. The loan amount is determined on a case by case basis

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If it becomes necessary to cancel classes due to weather or emergency, students will be notified here:

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Email When conditions allow, students will be sent an email message.

Text If you would like to receive text messages in the event of a campus emergency, please follow these quick steps: o Using your cell phone: o Enter 292929 as the TEXT Address. In the body of the TEXT Enter 5946260. o You will receive a text back acknowledging your membership into our

texting community

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Telephone Call 585.594.6999. Press 5 for a recorded message regarding the emergency situation. Roberts may not be closed, and Northeastern may be, so be sure to listen to our message—by pressing 5.

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Channel 10—WHEC [NBC] Monitor local TV stations for Syracuse Channel 8—WROC [CBS] closings Channel 13—WHAM [ABC]

Students traveling a distance will need to exercise wise judgment concerning weather conditions between their home and the campus. When in doubt, students should call their local TV weather department, NY State Thruway Authority [1-800-847-8929], County Highway Department, or their course professor.

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China King

4390 Buffalo Road 585.594.3333

$

Jitters Café 4357 Buffalo Road

585.594.3922 $

Agatina’s Restaurant (Italian-American) 2967 Buffalo Road

Rochester, NY 14624 585.426.0510

$$

Bad Apples Bistro (Refined American)

42 Nichols St #4 Spencerport, NY 14559

585.352.2231 $$$

Bill Gray’s (American cuisine)

2987 Buffalo Road Rochester, NY 14624

585.247.3940 $

Mark’s Pizzeria 4390 Buffalo Road

585.594.2100 $

North Chili Family Restaurant 4405 Buffalo Road

585.594.8877 $$

McDonald’s 3303 Chili Avenue

Rochester, NY 14624

585.889.3150 $

Palermo’s Sub Station 910 Elmgrove Road

Rochester, NY 14624 588.426.8400

$

Pixley’s 2235 Buffalo Road

Rochester, NY 14624 585.247.1690

$$

Subway 4369 Buffalo Road

585.617.3128 $

Tim Hortons 4380 Buffalo Road

585.594.5065 $

Rohrbach’s Brewing Company 3859 Buffalo Road

Rochester, NY 14624 585.594.9800

$$

Wendy’s 3200 Chili Avenue

Rochester, NY 14624 585-889-5064

$

Yianni’s Steak & Seafood 120 Pixley Road

Rochester, NY 14624 585.426.1900

$

These North Chili restaurants are within walking distance:

The following are all located within 5 miles of campus:

Average meal price: $ = under $10 $$ = $10-$20 $$$ = $20-$30

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This is just a picture of how you might wish to schedule your week in order to complete assignments. Adjust your schedule and manage your time for maximum personal achievement. Immerse yourself in the material.

For example, a typical week might look this way:

Thursday Assignment received at class

Friday Review total assignment for the week Session content reading and note-taking Daily entries in Spiritual Life Journal

Saturday Session content reading and note-taking Daily entries in Spiritual Life Journal

Sunday

Take a Sabbath

Monday Complete all session content reading and note-

taking Daily entries in Spiritual Life Journal

Tuesday Session content reading and note taking Daily entries in Spiritual Life Journal

Wednesday Written assignment: Write, proof, rewrite Daily entries in Spiritual Life Journal

Proactively identify and eliminate any excess time that I was not using productively—remove “non-essential” activities

Focus on the material and not the grade for the class—being compulsive about getting an A uses too much energy

Meet with learning center staff—they help find solutions to problems and help manage workload

Use a “Planner Pad” as a time management tool Asking for help from others is key—including the

graduate assistants Adjust agendas and reorganized schedule to a

discipline that is comfortable Set up daily reading and writing schedules to map out

each week and look ahead to check on upcoming assignments

Pull together lecture notes the day after class and prepare an outline for next week at the same time

I coped by taking a day off from homework and reading and everything that is not pressing

Pace reading with breaks between sections Establish a “paper writing day” Schedule time off from work Get up early to read and write Staying focused on the main topics and not getting

distracted helped curb that sense of being overwhelmed

Learn how to read to understand the main points the author is making rather than focusing on each word

Intentionally set aside time for family Plan leisure time Allot time for exercise to avoid burnout Simplify, simplify, simplify and learn to say NO View the work load as a form of worship Listen and realize that the Lord is working

Time Management Tips:

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Always provide a bibliographic citation for information you have gleaned from resources other than yourself. You don’t have to provide footnotes for your own brilliant ideas, but you must provide a citation for information that comes from other people. Books, articles, essays, videotapes, interviews, sermons – all must be cited in proper form. Even if you completely restate the information, you must provide the source of information. Otherwise, if you don’t cite your sources, you are implicitly claiming credit for the information contained in statements that have no citation.

If you don’t provide an exact quotation from another source, restate the ideas contained in the quote – in your own words. Do not use the exact words of the source, or merely re-arrange the grammar – completely restate the ideas. You must still provide a citation for the source where you got the ideas. This is a matter of intellectual honesty.

When citing a book, article, or essay, in print or electronic form, make certain that the first footnote is a full bibliographic citation. The citation should provide enough information to allow readers to find the original source of the cited information. The best place to get the information for books is the title page and the verso of the title page – on the left side of the page immediately following the title page. Double- or even triple-check the cited information for accuracy. Inaccurate bibliographic information seriously damages the internal validity of your paper.

When someone provides a resource for you – especially a rare book or hard-to-locate article – or even a personal copy or a photocopy of an article (especially one that can’t be located easily), you can acknowledge his/her help in a footnote. This goes for oral tidbits that can’t be found in published form. For example, an acquaintance in Zarephath, New Jersey, sent me a photocopy of William B. Godbey’s obituary from an October 1920 issue of God’s Revivalist and Bible Advocate. I made it a point to mention his name when I provided the first full citation of the article in my book on Godbey.

You need to properly cite interviews with people– at least their name and the date of the interview, and the person who conducted the interview. For example: Mrs. Francis R. Guy, interview by the author, 3 June 1978. Some folks have written theses with footnotes that cited “anonymous”. When you cite sources who wish to remain anonymous, devise a system to protect their privacy: Code your interviewees with letters, numbers or letter-number combinations. Avoid assigning ‘fake names’–you might inadvertently assign ‘real’ names!

Do not cite information from a source that is in fact a citation of another source, without acknowledging the source where you found it. Do not steal quotations and footnotes from other writers–acknowledge the work that others have done in gathering information. It’s important to tell your readers where you picked up the information. Acknowledge not only the original source, but also the resource where you found the information and its citation.

When you cite primary texts, e.g. Athanasius’ On the Incarnation, make proper citation for your source–CD-ROM, online, full-text database, edited collection of primary texts, or internet website. It is especially important to spell out exactly which edition you are citing– pagination and wording can vary widely among texts, even the same work. There have been numerous editions of Augustine’s City of God, so be certain that you tell your readers which edition you have cited. This is critically important– to neglect this detail can hurt your credibility as a scholar/researcher.

Remember– plagiarism is theft of intellectual property– a failure to provide proper credit for someone else’s ideas. Plagiarism is a form of dishonesty, and is consequently incompatible with a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Plagiarism is universally scorned by scholars of every theological stripe–liberals, moderates, conservatives, Baptists, Mormons, Buddhists, agnostics–one thread that connects all reputable scholars is their common disdain for plagiarism. Aim for nothing less than the highest standard of integrity when you write your papers– cite your sources and cite them accurately.

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1. Set margins 1” at the top and bottom, and 1.25” the right and left of your pages 2. Use Times New Roman, 12-point, double-spaced font throughout your text 3. Instead of a cover page, label the first top page, left corner with:

GUIDELINE

Your Name Course number, assignment title Date submitted Word Count

EXAMPLE Joan Doe BHT 511, The Early Church September 15, 2012 Word Count: 1,527

4. Insert page numbers at the bottom center of each page, including the first page 5. Use subheadings to delineate sections of the paper to clarify parts of the assignment you are

answering. Set subheadings in bold on the left margin: do not italicize, underline, or change the font size of them.

6. Foreign terms (terms not listed in a common English dictionary) should be italicized the first time

you use them in your paper, and thereafter should not be italicized

7. Use of ellipsis dots:

a. Leave a single space before and after three ellipsis dots EXAMPLE: “For God so loved ... that he gave his only begotten son” (John 3:16a)

b. Do not use ellipsis dots at the beginning or ending of quotations

EXAMPLE: Not: The Scriptural phrase “... God so loved ...” has become an extremely influential formative dynamic in the American church. Instead: The Scriptural phrase “God so loved” has become an extremely influential formative dynamic in the American church.

8. Direct quotations:

a. Avoid overusing them (paraphrase & cite instead)

b. Block quotations – use (rarely) for long quotes (5+ lines); single-spaced, no quotation marks around them

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9. Citations:

a. Superscript footnote reference numbers in the text of your paper

b. Footnotes should appear at the bottom of the page, indented ½ inch

c. Follow NES Quick Reference and Turabian (7th edition) Chicago Style precisely

EXAMPLE (see bottom of page for footnote): Walter Brueggemann identifies “two decisive moves of faith” in the Psalms: the movement of “relinquishment” and the movement of “surprise.”1

According to the Chicago Manual of Style, the following abbreviations should be used for “exact references to scriptural passages.”

Old Testament

Genesis Gen. 2 Chronicles 2 Chron. Daniel Dan.

Exodus Exod. Ezra Ezra Hosea Hos.

Leviticus Lev. Nehemiah Neh. Joel Joel

Numbers Num. Esther Esther Amos Amos

Deuteronomy Deut. Job Job Obadiah Obad.

Joshua Josh. Psalms Ps. (pl. Pss.) Jonah Jon.

Judges Judg. Proverbs Prov. Micah Micah

Ruth Ruth Ecclesiastes Eccles. Nahum Nah.

1 Samuel 1 Sam. Song of Solomon Song of Sol. Habakkuk Hab.

2 Samuel 2 Sam. Isaiah Isa. Zephaniah Zeph.

1 Kings 1 Kings Jeremiah Jer. Haggai Hag.

2 Kings 2 Kings Lamentations Lam. Zechariah Zech.

1 Chronicles 1 Chron. Ezekiel Ezek. Malachi Mal.

New Testament

Matthew Matt. Ephesians Eph. Hebrews Heb.

Mark Mark Philippians Phil. James James

Luke Luke Colossians Col. 1 Peter 1 Pet.

John John 1 Thessalonians 1 Thess. 2 Peter 2 Pet.

Acts Acts 2 Thessalonians 2 Thess. 1 John 1 John

Romans Rom. 1 Timothy 1 Tim. 2 John 2 John

1 Corinthians 1 Cor. 2 Timothy 2 Tim. 3 John 3 John

2 Corinthians 2 Cor. Titus Titus Jude Jude

Galatians Gal. Philemon Philem. Revelation Rev.

1. Walter Brueggemann, The Message of the Psalms: A Theological Commentary (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House, 1984), 21.

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The following forms are included for your convenience. They can also be found on the NES intranet.

M.Div. Checklist - View the courses needed to graduate with the Master of Divinity degree.

M.A. Checklists - View the courses needed to graduate with the Master of Arts—Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Theology and Social Justice, and Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership degrees.

MSW Checklists are available on the NES intranet.

Student Directory Data Sheet Update - When changing address, phone number or email address, submit this form to update all NES student records.

Application for Accelerated Degree Option – For students who wish to accelerate their degree program and complete additional coursework during the Core.

Application to Change Degree Program - For students wishing to change from one degree to another, complete this form.

Application for Credit for Non-Classroom Course - For students who are applying for credit for Independent Study, Directed Study, or Thesis Paper.

Change of Status – Withdrawal – If circumstances arise that require you to temporarily withdraw from seminary, complete this form. Course drop/add registration forms accompany this process.

Change of Status – Return to Active – This form is for students who are returning to active enrollment (full or part time) after a period of withdrawal. The appropriate registration forms must accompany this paperwork.

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Credits Grade Credits Grade

Core Requirements (36)* Public Ministerial Leadership (12)*

BHT 511 The Biblical Worldview 6.5 BIB 750 Advanced Biblical Exegesis** 2

BIB 511 Biblical Exegesis I 2 MIN 621 Worship Leadership 2

PSF 511 Intro to PSF I 0.5 MIN 623 Church Administration 2

CMC 500

Orientation to Theological Studies

0 MIN 624 Pastoral Care 2

BHT 512 The Formative Era 6.5 MIN 625 Evangelism and Discipleship 2

BIB 512 Biblical Exegesis II 2 MIN 626 Leadership Development 2

PSF 512 Intro to PSF II 0.5 MIN 628 Teaching Doctrine 2

BHT 513 The Reformation Era 6.5 MIN 676 Pastoral Counseling 2

BIB 513 Biblical Exegesis III 2 Social Ethics - select from the following (2-3)*

PSF 513 Intro to PSF III 0.5 SOC 621 OT Prophets' Cry for Justice 2

BHT 514 The Modern and Postmodern Era

6.5 SOC 625 Foundations in Christian Social Ethics

3

BIB 514 Biblical Exegesis IV 2 SOC 642 Jesus & the Poor: Biblical Perspectives on Econ Justice

3

PSF 514 Intro to PSF IV 0.5 SOC 655 Violence Against Women: Theological & Social Issues

2

Personal and Spiritual Formation (6)* Ministerial Enhancement Electives

(14-15)*

PSF 611 Pastoral Formation 3

PSF 612 Spiritual Formation 3

Preaching (3)*

MIN 629 Lectionary Preaching 3

MIN 630 Expository Preaching 3

Supervised Ministry Internship (12)*

MIN 731 Field Education I 3

MIN 732 Field Education II 3

MIN 733 Field Education III 3

MIN 734 Field Education IV 3

CPE Transfer Credit Biblical Language (3)*

Capstone (3)*

GRK 510 Biblical Greek 3

MIN 790 M.Div. Integration Seminar 3

HEB 510 Biblical Hebrew 3

* Credit numbers in bold represent required minimum for each section

** Prerequisite must be met--see Catalog course description

M.Div. concentrations are available in Biblical Interpretation for Preaching and Teaching, Spiritual Formation, Transformational Leadership, and Theology and Social Justice. See Academic Services or NES intranet for details.

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Core Requirements (36)* Elective Options (11)*

BHT 511 The Biblical Worldview 6.5

BIB 511 Biblical Exegesis I 2

PSF 511 Intro to PSF I 0.5

CMC 500 Orientation to Theological Studies

0

BHT 512 The Formative Era 6.5

BIB 512 Biblical Exegesis II 2

PSF 512 Intro to PSF II 0.5

BHT 513 The Reformation Era 6.5

BIB 513 Biblical Exegesis III 2 OR

PSF 513 Intro to PSF III 0.5 _____699 M.A. Thesis (by petition only) (BIB/HST/MIN/PSF/SOC/THE)

3

BHT 514 The Modern and Postmodern Era

6.5 AND 8 ELECTIVE CREDITS

BIB 514 Biblical Exegesis IV 2

PSF 514 Intro to PSF IV 0.5


MIN 731 Field Education I 3

Research Seminar (2)*

RES 690 M.A. Research Seminar 2

* Credit numbers in bold type represent the required minimum for each section.

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Core Requirements (18)* Theological Studies

(Choose from following) (7)*

BHT 511 The Biblical Worldview 6.5 THE 621 Theol of Environmental Stewardship

2

BIB 511 Biblical Exegesis I 2 THE 623 World Religions 2

PSF 511 Intro to PSF I 0.5 THE 640 Theology of Missions 2

CMC 500 Orientation to Theological Studies

0 THE 703 Christian Doctrine of Human Nature and Sin

2

BHT 514 The Modern & Postmodern Era 6.5 THE/HST

710 Life & Min of ML King Jr. 2

BIB 514 Biblical Exegesis IV 2 THE 715 The Openness of God Debate 2

PSF 514 Intro to PSF IV 0.5 THE 724 Life & Theo of M. Luther (even falls) 3

Personal and Spiritual Formation (6)* THE 726 Wesleyan Theology (odd falls) 3

PSF 611 Pastoral Formation (every spring) 3 THE 729 Fundamentalism & Modernism 3

OR THE 731 Suffering, Pain and Evil: A Theological Response

2

PSF 612 Spiritual Formation (every fall) 3 THE/SOC

732 Life, Theology, & Ethics of Dietrich Bonhoeffer (odd falls)

3

AND THE 733 Sacramental & Liturgical Theol 2

PSF 623 Social Justice and Spirituality (every spring)

3 THE 740 Theology of the City 2

Social Ethics and Justice Core (11)* Ministry Electives

(Choose from the following) (4)*

SOC 623 Social Policy, Leadership & Community Change (even summers)

3 MIN 646 Disability Awareness-Christian Ministers & Laypersons

2

SOC 625 Foundations in Christian Social Ethics (every spring)

3 MIN 647 Min to the Dying and Bereaved 2

Select from the following (5 credits): MIN/SOC

649 Contemporary Ethical Issues 2

BIB/SOC 621

OT Prophets' Cry for Justice (even falls)

2 MIN 650 Bioethics and Ministry in the 21st Century

2

BIB/SOC 642

Jesus & the Poor: Biblical Persp on Economic Justice (odd springs)

3 MIN 664 Multicultural Worship 2

HST 650 Women in Church History (even springs)

3 MIN 669 Globalization and Local Church Missions

2

SOC 655 Violence Against Women – Theo & Social Issues (odd falls) 2 MIN 670 Prison Ministries 2


MIN 672 Strategic Planning for Churches and Nonprofit Orgs (every fall)

2

MIN 731 Field Educ I (in social justice) 3

Free Electives (3)*


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Core Requirements (BHT/PSF 511 Plus one other BHT/PSF course)

(18)* Leadership Enhancement Electives (6)*

BHT 511 The Biblical Worldview 6.5 MIN 623 Church Administration 2

BIB 511 Biblical Exegesis I 2 MIN 652 Navigating the Minefield of Conflict

2

PSF 511 Intro to PSF I 0.5 MIN 654 Fundamentals of Finance for Ministers and Churches

2

CMC 500 Orientation to Theological Studies 0 MIN 668 Willow Creek Leadership Summit 2

BHT 512 The Formative Era 6.5 MIN 671 Equipping the Laity 2

BIB 512 Biblical Exegesis II 2 MIN 675 Congregational Renewal 2

PSF 512 Intro to PSF II 0.5 MKT

580NE Integrated Marketing Communication

2

BHT 513 The Reformation Era 6.5 SOC 623 Social Policy, Leadership and Community Change

3

BIB 513 Biblical Exegesis III 2 Personal and Spiritual Formation (3)*

PSF 513 Intro to PSF III 0.5 PSF 612 Spiritual Formation 3

BHT 514 The Modern and Postmodern Era 6.5 Other Electives (Choose from NES catalog)

(4)* BIB 514 Biblical Exegesis IV 2

PSF 514 Intro to PSF IV 0.5

Transformational Leadership Foundational Courses

(13)*

BIB 772 Scriptural Models of Leadership 2

BUS 510NE Organizational Diagnosis and Change Management

2 Supervised Ministry Internship

(in Christian Leadership) (6)*

BUS 536NE Human Resource Development 2 MIN 731 Field Education I 3

MIN 620 Fundamentals of Transformational Leadership

3 MIN 732 Field Education II 3

MIN 626 Leadership Development 2 Integration Seminar (2)*

MIN 672 Strategic Planning for Churches & Non-Profit Organizations

2 MIN 691 MA Leadership Integration Seminar

2


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Note with an asterisk (*) the information you do not want published (released to the public). Please print clearly (see Privacy Act in Student Catalog – Directory Information).

Name

Address

City State/province Postal code

Primary phone: Home Mobile Work

Phone 2: Home Mobile Work

Phone 3: Home Mobile Work

Email

Alternate email

Emergency contact

Relationship Phone

Local church membership/pastorate

Denomination

Check as many as apply:

Employed as pastor or assistant pastor

Lay or lay leader in local church

Employed by secular or para-church organization

Employed full-time by local church

Ordained

Plan to become ordained

Ordaining denomination or church body (name)

Current degree program: MAT MATSJ MATL M.Div. M.Div/MSW Part-time/Non matriculated D.Min.

Expected term date at course completion: Fall 20____ Spring 20____ Signature Date

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Name: Date:________ Cohort #: _____

Advisor: Currently enrolled in BHT/PSF

Degree Program: MDV MA MA Transformational Leadership MA Theology & Social Justice

Workload outside of NES: 25 hours or less per week More than 25 hours per week

If workload outside of NES is more than 25 hours per week, please include your rationale for requesting the

accelerated track and your plan to succeed with the additional academic workload:

I understand approval is contingent upon successful completion of BHT/PSF 511 and maintenance of a schedule that will accommodate the added academic workload. If approved, I may take up to nine (9) additional credit hours in addition to the Core, for a total of 18 per semester. (MIN 731 Field Education may be taken only after the successful completion of BHT/PSF 512.) Student’s Signature: Date: Advisor’s Signature: Date:

Request Approved

Vice President and Dean Request Denied Date action taken: Notes:

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Student Name [please print] _____________________________________________________________

Student ID# 777 - Cohort # ___________

I wish to change my degree program:

From:

To:

Choices (Credits):

MA – Theological Studies (52)

MA in Transformational Leadership (52)

MA in Theology and Social Justice (52)

Master of Divinity (92)

MDV with Concentration in Transformational Leadership (92)

MDV with Concentration in Theology & Social Justice (92)

MDV with Concentration in Spiritual Formation (92)

MDV with Concentration in Biblical Interpretation for Preaching & Teaching (92)

Anticipated date of graduation with new program choice _______________________

Advisor signature Date

Student signature Date

For Office Use Only

Registration Data Input: Date ______________ Initials ___________

NES Data Input: Date ______________ Initials ___________

Distribution:

RWC Registration (original)

Financial Aid

Student File

NES Academic Support

Student Mail Folder

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I HEREBY APPLY FOR CREDIT THROUGH:

Independent Study - Course ID__________

Contemporary Ministries Independent Study (MIN 641NE)

Directed Study - Course ID___________________

PRIOR APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC DEAN REQUIRED:

M.A. Thesis Project (_______699NE) M.Div. Thesis Project (MIN 799NE) DMIN Dissertation (DMIN 910NE)

Semester for which I would like credit for this course applied: 20________ Fall Spring Summer

Proposed beginning date:________ Proposed ending date:___________ # of credits desired: __________

Topic of study: ____

Brief description of the experience (attach additional sheet if needed): _____________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student ID #: __777-________________________________

Name ____________________________________________

Last First MI Address__________________________________________

_________________________________________________

City State Zip County

E-mail Address____________________________________

Country of Citizenship (if non-US)____________________

Home Phone______________________________________

Work Phone_______________________________________

Employer_________________________________________

Church Preference_________________________________

Date of Registration _______________________________

Cohort # ____________ Birth Date_________________

Sex: M F Marital Status______________

Ethnic Origin: (Federal Categories) Amer. Indian/Alaskan Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander Black Non-Hispanic White Non-Hispanic Other ____________

Degree Program: Master of Arts Theological Studies Master of Arts in Theology & Social Justice Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership Master of Arts / Master of Social Work Master of Divinity Master of Divinity / Master of Social Work Doctor of Ministry

I understand I will be registered for the above course. I will notify NES of any change prior to the beginning date. It is my responsibility to ensure any changes are processed in the prescribed times or I will incur a financial obligation following the beginning date whether I attend or not. Any delinquent unpaid balance may be assigned to a collection agency, and associated collection costs (minimally 33 1/3%) will be added to the outstanding balance.

THESIS / DISSERTATION STUDENTS: If I have not completed the thesis / dissertation project by the end date noted above, I understand that I will automatically be registered for RES 799NE or DMIN 901NE and be charged the corresponding $250 fee every subsequent semester until the completion of my project.

The following signatures are required to process this request:

Student Date

Supervising Faculty Date

Advisor Date

Academic Dean Date

Registrar Date

For Office Use Only

Received in Registration Office__________________________

Course Code_______________ Semester__________________

Entered by_________________ Date Entered_______________

Return completed form to: Northeastern Seminary Academic Services 2265 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624-1997 or Fax to: 585.594.6801 or email to [email protected]

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Name Student ID: 777- Current Cohort &/or Course(s) Last day of class attendance Today’s Date: __________ Phone: Email: Address:

REASON FOR WITHDRAWAL (Check all that apply)

Academic Medical Change of program Location of program Course load Job/Career Financial Transfer to another school Job re-location Other (Please explain)

Additional Notes:

I have read and understand the notes above and I have signed my change of registration form to accompany this document. My plan is to (select one):

Restart the program in Spring Fall 20 with Cohort #

Continue Part-Time with these courses:

Transfer to another school

Other (explain)

Signature of Student: Date:

Student has completed the following courses:

Core: BHT/BIB/PSF 511 BHT/BIB/PSF 512 BHT/BIB/PSF 513 BHT/BIB/PSF 514

Year Three: 1st

term 2nd

term

Year Four: 1st

term 2nd

term

Student responsible for tuition and fees through: Course(s): Date:

Coursework still due: Date:

Student will audit the following courses to catch up before resuming full-time status:

BHT/BIB/PSF Elective(s)

PSF Arrangements for Faith Sharing: Continue with current cohort FSG Assign new FSG in new cohort upon return

Student is eligible to re-enter the M.Div/M.A. program in the following CORE course…

BHT/BIB/PSF 511 BHT/BIB/PSF 512 BHT/BIB/PSF 513 BHT/BIB/PSF 514

…or Post-Core term: Post Core

Parking Permit Returned? Yes No

Seminary ID Returned? Yes No

Refund for books (if eligible): Yes Amt: $0.00 No refund N/A

Comments NES Retention Officer Signature Date

Students must contact the Office of Financial Aid (585-594-6150) to

determine the impact of this change on receiving any aid. Students

wishing to re-enter the program must contact the Admissions Office at 585-594-6802 to reapply to the program.

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Name Student ID: Today’s Date: Address:

Email: __________________ Phone: ___________ Original Cohort _____ Student is eligible for academic scholarship at rate of 10% or 25% of tuition fees I understand that ALL of the following conditions must be met to facilitate my return:

Reconcile any outstanding statements with Student Accounts Date of approval from SA office:

Submit a new application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) Date of approval from FA office:

Contact the Director of Field Education (if returning to Core)

Complete and sign the registration form, academic recommendation, and short form admissions application

**Note: Even if you have not completed the Core, you may register part-time for 2 or 3 credit courses

I am requesting permission to:

Additional Notes: NOTE: Upon return to active status the student’s financial aid will be subject to then-current policies/practices.

Signature of Student: Date:

NES Approval: Date: Return completed form to: Office of Admissions, Northeastern Seminary 2265 Westside Drive Rochester, NY 14624

A paper copy of this form will be sent to the following offices (all others included in email notification distribution list):

Registration (original) Student File

Restart the: M.Div M.A. D.Min program

In the term beginning:

Spring Summer Fall

Year: _____

And I will enroll:

Part-Time

Full-Time

For

Off

ice

Use

On

ly

Restarting the Core: (applies only to Masters students who stopped out during the

Core)

BHT/PSF/FSG 511 512 513 514

with Cohort __

Student opts to take some post-Core courses before re-entering with the next available cohort in the Core Student’s GPA is above 2.0

Student’s GPA is below 2.0

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