Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be granted to students who have completed courses with a grade of "B" or higher in their undergraduate studies that are similar to the following theology and church music courses in the master's programs in the School of Church Music and Worship:

SPFMU 3101/3111 SYSTH 3053/3063/3073 OLDTS 3313/3323 NEWTS 3313/3323 BPTST 3203 MUMIN 3362 MUMIN 4222 MUMIN 4312

Spiritual Formation I-II Systematic Theology I-III Old Testament I-II New Testament I-II Baptist Heritage Worship Congregational Song Philosophy in Music Ministry

In most cases, advanced standing allows the student to substitute a course but does not decrease the number of hours required for the degree. In the list above, Old Testament, New Testament, and Baptist Heritage are eligible for advanced standing with credit by examination. Contact the Registrar's Office for more information. In all cases, students should request a transcript evaluation for advanced standing from the Associate Dean, Academic Division of the School of Church Music and Worship.