Written Communication

All seminary students must demonstrate an acceptable level of written communication proficiency by achieving a “B-” or better in college English courses prior to attending seminary, or by successfully completing “Written Communication,” course 31980.

Students required to complete the Written Communication course must do so during their first or second semester of enrollment. The course is currently offered as an on-campus course and as an online course. Failure to complete the course in the specified time will result in a registration hold.

Appeal

A student may appeal the decision of Admissions to require Written Communication:

• The students must submit a letter to Academic Records requesting the waiver of the course and stating justification.
• The student must submit a recent research paper, which will be forwarded to the professor of Written Communication, who then makes a determination. Papers will be evaluated based on grammar, composition, and adherence to the Southern Seminary Style Manual.
• Academic Records will inform the student, and a copy of the marked paper will be provided by request.
• An appeal of this decision requires consultation with the professor of Written Communication, followed by a final ruling from the Senior Vice President for Academic Administration.

Please visit the online catalog for additional information.