Admissions
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GENERAL
Acceptance to any certificate or degree program at the Seminary will be granted only after evaluation of the application, references and official transcripts (where required) have been made. The appropriate fee must accompany the application. Admission to a particular program will be granted only after an application to that program has been received and approved.
ADMISSIONS POLICIES
Applicants for admission to MSBBS will be considered without regard to color, sex, national or ethnic origin or physical disability. The applicant is assessed according to academic background and personal testimony for the Lord Jesus Christ. In considering applications, the Admissions Board reviews the applicant's complete academic record, recommendations and personal information. If the applicant meets the required standards, he/she will be admitted to MSBBS on a semester‑to‑semester basis.
A certificate or degree from MSBBC&S is not an indication that MSBBC&S is recommending the student for licensing or ordination. Each ecclesiastical denominational organization has its own set of guidelines for licensing and ordaining its ministers.
Application must be made on the official form furnished by the Office of the Director of Records and Admissions. When the necessary information and fees have been received, action will be taken by the Admissions Committee. The applicant will be notified of the decision of the Committee.
ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Applicants should follow these steps in making application for admission to the Seminary:
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Request admission forms from the Office of the Director of Records and Admissions.
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Upon receipt of the forms, fill in the requested information; attach your Christian experience statement to the form; and enclose the appropriate application fee and mail to the Office of the Director of Records and Admissions.
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Request all colleges and universities where the applicant has done undergraduate and/or higher level work to send transcripts to the Office of Records and Admissions.
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Make arrangements, and take, the Graduate Record Examination/Graduate Management Aptitude Test if this has not already been done.
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All forms and records should be in the Office of the Director of Records and Admissions prior to the deadline for applications indicated on the academic calendar. The normal processing of an application requires from two to four weeks. Applicants whose qualifications are satisfactory will be notified of their status.
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Proficiency examinations in Greek Grammar and in theology may be administered to entering students with sufficient college credit in these areas.
Admissions Classifications
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Regular Student - A student who meets all entrance requirements for a degree program and who has been admitted to that degree program.
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Special Student - A student who desires to take only a limited number of courses for credit, but who is not interested in enrolling in a certificate or degree program. Special students must follow regular application procedures.
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Audit Student - A student permitted to enroll in a course without being required to fulfill the normal course requirements in that course when it is taken for credit. No credit is granted. Audited courses will be recorded on the official transcript. Abbreviated admissions credentials are required of those students who are only auditing courses.
Academic Requirements
Since the Seminary is a school of graduate study, prospective students need to meet minimum academic prerequisites consonant with graduate school standards. Those minimum standards are as follows:
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A Bachelor of Arts degree or its equivalent is required for entrance into all programs. For applicants to the D.Min. program, a Master of Divinity degree or a Master of Arts degree plus 30 semester hours from an accredited institution is required. The prospective student is responsible for having complete transcripts of all post-high school credit sent directly from the school(s) to the Director of Records and Admissions.
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An acceptable score on the Graduate Record Examination General Test/Graduate Management Aptitude Test or other standard graduate admission examination is required. With this evidence, the Admissions Committee may have cause to accept students whose academic record would be too weak for admission without the score in the GRE/GMAT. The score will also assist the Director of Records and Admissions in assigning course loads to students. For additional information on dates, fees and places of examination: write for a GRE Information Bulletin and Registration Form: Graduate Record Examinations, Educational Testing Service, P.O. Box 6000, Princeton, NJ 08541-6000.
Transfer Students
Students desiring to transfer to Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary (MSBBC&S) from other Bible institutes, colleges, and universities, must follow all the steps outlined above when applying for admission. MSBBC&S accepts the transfer of undergraduate and graduate credits from institutions of higher learning that are accredited by U.S. Department of Education approved accrediting agencies.
However, each course is individually evaluated before acceptance to ensure that it meets the requirements of similar offerings at MSBBC&S. The decision to accept or reject transfer of credits rest solely with MSBBC&S. In order for credits to be considered for transference, in addition to the high school record, the student should request the registrar of each college attended since high school graduation to send an official transcript (certified and sealed) of his/her college level work directly to the Office of the Director of Records and Admissions of MSBBC&S.
The final decision on transferring credits will be made, put in writing, and sent to the registrar for inclusion in the student’s folder. The registrar will then give the student a timely response as to the acceptance/rejection of transfer of credits. Once the registrar receives the certified transcript, he/she will forward it to the Dean who will work closely with the members of the appropriate department in making the final decision on transfer of credits. Only work completed with a "C" or better is transferable.
The transfer student should note that every student receiving a degree from MSBBC&S, regardless of the number of transfer credits, must complete 30 of the last 36 semester hours in residency.
Class Offerings
Maple Springs Bible College and Seminary offers day and evening classes on a semester system.
Registration
All students are required to register, in person, during the scheduled times. Late registration will take place on a specific date. See Academic Calendar for details. A late registration fee will be charged to those who do not register during scheduled registration days unless the reason falls upon the Seminary. Each student, by the act of registration, assumes the liability for the payment of all charges for the semester.
Readmission
A student who has left a program of study at Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary for one or more semesters will be considered for re-admission only after re-admission application forms has been submitted to the Director of Records and Admissions' Office, prior to the opening of the current semester. A re-admission fee will be charged.
Those who have been dismissed from the Seminary for academic reasons are readmitted on a case-by-case basis. Such decisions are made by the Admissions Committee, in consultation with the Seminary Dean, which takes into consideration the following criteria: (1) a "Statement of Intent" filed by the student which indicates a renewed commitment and desire to pursue studies and the means to be used to achieve academic goals; and/or (2) satisfactory records of subsequent educational work at other colleges.
Attendance at Maple Springs Baptist Bible College and Seminary is a privilege and not a right. The Administration reserves the right to dismiss any student who does not comply with the purposes, requirements, and regulations of the Seminary.