Global Partner Program

United States to a degree program at Austin Seminary, in addition to the requirements noted above, must be in good standing both academically and under the provisions of their visa.

GLOBAL PARTNER PROGRAM

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Global Partner Program at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary exists primarily to provide theological study and resources for the education of international students. The program provides a course of study that will enrich the practice of ministry in the student’s context of origin.

In a year of full-time, graduate-level, theological study, students enroll in regularly scheduled courses offered in our master’s-level programs. Students are expected to return to their country of origin at the end of the program of study.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Ordinarily students applying to this program shall come from an institution with which Austin Seminary has a cooperative agreement. They also shall have the approval and support of their local churches or denominational governing bodies.

Admission is for one year of theological study, ordinarily beginning with the fall semester. Course work may be applied toward the Master of Arts in Religion degree or may be nondegree academic work. Admission to the MAR degree program requires the approval of the academic dean and formal action by the Admissions Commission. In order to complete the MAR degree within a year, a Global Partner student must be granted advanced standing. Ordinarily advanced standing is granted by the academic dean, in consultation with the assistant dean for academic affairs, on the basis of an interview, review of academic transcripts, and a written evaluation. Facility in English is prerequisite. Refer to page 14, item 7, for details.

The application deadline for the Global Partner Program is January 1st for matriculation in the fall semester and September 1 for matriculation in the January term. Ordinarily applications for the Global Partner Program from international students already studying in this country are not accepted. All inquiries should be made through the Office of Admissions. Austin Seminary is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.