GOVERNANCE

ability in effective, written communication. 4. If you’re an on-campus student, fill out the medical questionnaire found at mbu.edu/seminary/apply. 5. Secure character references from three individuals who are well acquainted with you; one of them must be a pastoral reference. If you are the pastor of the church, the pastoral reference should be completed by a deacon or other church leader.

After the Admissions Office has received all of the required information, the Admissions Committee will consider your application and you will be notified when a decision has been made.

RE-ADMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

If you wish to return to study at Maranatha after an absence of two or more years, you may be required to re-apply. Please contact the Seminary Office.

ADMISSION AS A GUEST STUDENT

A Guest Student is one who is not working towards a specific degree and has not formally enrolled in a program, or someone whose application is not completed, but desires to take classes while the application is being processed. Guest students do not apply for a program, but instead enroll in one class at a time at mbu.edu/seminary/guest-students.

ADMISSION AS A PART-TIME STUDENT

The part-time student follows the regular procedure in filing an application for admission.

ADMISSION AS A TRANSFER STUDENT

Transfer students follow the regular procedure in filing an application for admission. Transfer credits applicable to the program at Maranatha are fully accepted if the grade earned is B- or above. Since the academic year at Maranatha is two semesters, 16 weeks each in length, quarter unit hours are evaluated at the ratio of three to two; that is, three quarter hours are the equivalent of two semester hours. Transcripts for all course work done elsewhere must reach the Registrar’s Office by the second Monday in April in the year of anticipated graduation to apply toward a degree. A late fee of $200.00 will be assessed for any transcripts received after that date. Certain adjustments may be necessary in the courses arranged for the transfer student. Transfer students should see the Dean of the Seminary concerning applicability of transfering credits before registering for classes. For more information on transfer policies, see pages 45-46.

ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Many international students have received their education at Maranatha. The purpose of the seminary is to train these students for full-time service in the country of their origin. An international student makes application for admission following the standard procedure. The United States government has certain stipulations for foreign students who study in the United States. All prospective students should secure such information from the Office of Admissions before making application.