Q1: I am a new student, when do I register?

Student Services will send you a Welcome Packet that contains registration information, passwords, and instructions. You cannot register until you have this information even if registration has already begun. You may view the schedule of classes as well as other introductory information that may be helpful.

Q2: How do I know what courses are required for my degree, and can I change degrees?

Students are automatically bound to the catalog requirements of the semester in which they first entered their degree program. This means that even if the school changes the degree requirements, you are still bound to the original requirements. However, students may choose to enter into a newer catalog year, but cannot opt into older catalog requirements.

Students should consult the Degree Programs listed on the site, or the specific catalog of the term in which they entered the school to determine the degree requirements. Students who wish to opt into a newer catalog should notify the Registrar, Norm Chung.

Q3: Is it possible to substitute a required course with a different course?

Substitutions are technically possible, but only as rare exceptions. All requests for substitutions must be made in writing to Academic Advising.

Q4: Do any courses have prerequisites? Do courses need to be taken in any particular order?

The only courses with prerequisites are Preaching Practicum (Ministry of Proclamation required) and the Greek Syntax & Exegesis for both Greek and Hebrew , (Elementay Greek/Hebrew required). In general, the program may be completed in any order, including courses denoted with Roman numerals (e.g. Old Testament I & Old Testament II).

Q5: How do preaching classes apply to women?

Ministry of Proclamation and Preaching Practicum are restricted to male students. Female students may choose from course numbers 36105, 45450, 46515, or 48100 to fulfill the requirements for either of these courses in a degree program.

Q6: What should I do when I plan to graduate?

Students may request a preliminary graduation check from academicadvising@sbts.edu prior to the final semester of study to ensure that everything is in order.  Students must complete a graduation application in the Office of Academic Records by September 15th (for fall graduates) or February 15th (for spring graduates). Academic Records conducts an official graduation audit prior to the semester of graduation when the student needs fewer than 18 hours to graduate.