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The 2008-09Catalog Registration Supplement
May 2008INTRODUCTION
The Seminary Catalog is a statement of the policies, personnel, programs, and financial arrangements ofThe Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia as projected by the responsible authorities of theSeminary. The Seminary reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice, in accordance withthe Seminary’s institutional needs and academic purposes.A separate Catalog for 2008-9 has not been completed; the 2006-08 Catalog will, except for thosechanges included here or published later, remain in effect for the coming academic year. This publicationthus serves as a special, first-professional
Catalog Supplement
, presenting information specificallygermane to the registration needs of first-professional students whose studies have already begun.
Be sure to hold onto this; you may need to reference it again during laterregistration periods.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction and Contents..........................................................................................................................12008-09 Academic Calendar.....................................................................................................................22008-09 Fee Schedule...............................................................................................................................3Academic ProgramsFaculty Notes.....................................................................................................................................4Selected Definitions...........................................................................................................................4First-Professional Degrees and Related Study.................................................................................5General Course Registration Notes for Fall Semester............................................................6Special Registration Issues of Prior-Curriculum Students.......................................................7MDiv/MAR Degree Option Options..........................................................................................7Registration Notes for Specific Full-Time (Traditional) Constituencies of 2008-2009.............8Selected Academic Policies and Procedures....................................................................................9AppendicesA-1 MDiv requirements.....................................................................................................................14A-2 MDiv requirements by standard chronological sequence..........................................................15A-3 MAR requirements by area and by standard chronological sequence......................................16B MDiv Concentration or MAR Specialization Declaration form....................................................17C Tentative Schedule of Evening/Weekend Course Offerings......................................................191
CALENDAR FOR 2008-2009
[gencal2009 –10/9/07; rev. 4/4/08]
AUGUST
AUGUST 16–17 Sat–Sun Residence hall opens for studio residents18–29 Mon–Fri Prolog25–29 Mon–Fri PhD Orientation
FALL SEMESTER
SEPTEMBER 1 Monday Labor Day (Seminary closed)2 Tuesday Opening Convocation; Evening classes begin3 Wednesday Begin daytime Fall Semester classes10 Wednesday Fall Registration Change (Drop/Add) DeadlineOCTOBER 13–17 Mon–Fri Begin 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session12–19 Sun–Sun Fall Reading/Prep Break (no regular classes through 10/19)21 Tuesday Midpoint of Fall Semester (withdrawal deadline)NOVEMBER 23–30 Sun–Sun Thanksgiving VacationDECEMBER 1 Monday Resume classes7 Sunday Advent Vespers9 Tuesday End Semester classes12 Friday Registration Deadline for Jan/Spring, all programs (tentative)10–12 Wed–Fri Make-up Days for Fall Classes (as needed)13–19 Sat–Fri Reading/Examination Period19 Friday End of Fall Semester20 Saturday Christmas Vacation (through 1/4)
JANUARY TERM
JANUARY 5 Monday Begin January Term5–9 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 112–16 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 215 Thursday Deadline for PhD applications for 2009-10 admission19 Monday Martin Luther King Day (no 1
st
-professional classes)19–23 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 326–30 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 431 Saturday End of January Term
SPRING SEMESTER
FEBRUARY 2 Monday Begin Spring Semester classesSTM Thesis/DMin Project Deadline9 Monday Spring Registration Change (Drop/Add) Deadline13 Friday First-Professional Workshops (classes postponed to 5/11, if necessary)MARCH 9–13 Mon-Fri Preaching with Power (tentative)14 Saturday Midpoint of Spring Semester15–22 Sun–Sun Spring Reading/Prep Break (no regular classes)16–20 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive SessionAPRIL 8–14 Wed–Tues Easter VacationMAY 8 Friday Registration Deadline (Sum/Aug/Fall, all programs) (tentative)9 Saturday End Spring Semester classes11–13 Mon–Wed Make-up Days for Spring Classes (as needed)14–19 Thur–Tues Spring Reading/Examination Period17 Sunday Commencement19 Tuesday End of Spring Semester
SUMMER TERM
JUNE 1 Monday Begin MDiv/MAR June Session1–5 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 18–12 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 215–17 Mon–Wed DMin Colloquium I18–19 Thur–Fri DMin Colloquium II22–26 Mon–Fri 5-Day Graduate Intensive Session 326 Friday End MDiv/MAR June Session
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FEE SCHEDULE
For Academic Year 2008-2009
Effective July 1, 2008
PROGRAMMATIC FEES
First-Professional Level (MDiv/MAR/Special)
Tuition per course unit (all students)..........................$ 1,325Graduation fee (degrees)...........................................$ 250
NOTES:
(1) Seminary services fees arelevied on
all
matriculatedstudents,
whether or not
theyare taking courses that semester. (2) Fee applies to all studentswho bring cars onto campusbecause of campus residence orparticipation in courses. Feeaccompanies registration ofvehicles with Security.Registration grants the privilegeto park on campus but does notguarantee a place to park.(3) Fee applies only to studentswho have previously been placedin collection, satisfied theirindebtedness, and reapplied foradmission.(4) Participation in the HealthPlan is mandatory at all ELCAseminaries for all students oninternship or enrolled more thanhalf-time (for more than 2.5 unitsin any semester). Students maywaive coverage by providing proofof participation in another groupcoverage plan.(5) Added to rent will be a 5%surcharge for utilities.Apartments are unfurnished butinclude refrigerator and range.
Test out fee................................................................$ 265Internship fee.............................................................$ 1,000Seminary services fee (per semester).......................$ 175 (1)Student Body dues (per semester)............................$ 20
Advanced Level (STM/DMin/General Studies)
Tuition per course unit (non-ELCA students).............$ 1,400Tuition per course unit (ELCA students)....................$ 1,120Graduation fee...........................................................$ 400STM/DMin Program Continuation (per year).............$ 200STM/DMin Program Extension..................................$ 275STM thesis/DMin project fees....................................$ 575DMin Colloquia feesColloquium I.....................................................$ 350Colloquium II....................................................$ 250Seminary services fee (per semester).......................$ 75 (1)
Doctoral Level (PhD)
Tuition per year (full-time students)...........................$13,890Tuition per course unit (non-matriculants).................$ 2,145Audit fee per course unit (non-matriculants)..............$ 815Continuation fee (per semester after second year)...$ 300Seminary services fee (per semester).......................$ 75 (1)
GENERAL
Application fee............................................................$ 40Late registration fee (courses for credit)....................$ 50Reinstatement fee......................................................$ 40Seminary services fee (non-admitted students)........$ 75Audit fee (per course, except PhD students).............$ 500Senior citizen/student spouse audit fee...........$ 250Late audit registration fee.................................$ 15Graduation fee (certificates).......................................$ 75Affiliation fee...............................................................$ 500Late affiliation fee.............................................$ 750Vehicle registration fee (per semester)......................$ 40 (2)Payment plan application fee.....................................$ 90Returned check fee....................................................$ 35Collection agency fee.................................................$ 250 (3)Health insurance—
Mandatory; see note (4)
.............. (4)
[2008-09 rates are not yet available. Rates below are for 2007-08.]
Basic student full coverage...........................$ 3,172
Optional additional coverage:
Spouse..........................................................$ 2,437Children (total for any number).....................$ 2,197
HOUSING
Studio with Board (Comprehensive Fee, not divisible)$ 8,135 + $245 utility surchargeApartment monthly rents (not including 5% utility surcharge) (5)One bedroom..................................................$ 665 avg perimeter; $676 in BaggerTwo bedrooms................................................$ 839 avg perimeter; $767 in BaggerThree bedrooms..............................................$ 872 avg perimeter; $957 in Bagger
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LTSP Catalog Supplement 2008-2009
This supplement to the official catalog of The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia contains new and revised information for the academic year 2008-2009, and serves as a supplement to the main catalog.
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