SPECIAL PROGRAMS INFORMATION

INTER-FAITH ORDINATION
PREPARATION PROGRAM

Please contact St. John's University for further information about the Inter-Faith Ordination Preparation Program by writing to:
St. John's University
Office of Admissions
31916 University Circle
Springfield, LA 70462-8243

Or Calling:
Phone (504) 294-2129
Fax (504) 294-2157

Or Sending E-mail:
St. John's University

SPECIAL DOCTORAL PROGRAM FOR MINISTERS

St. John's University offers a special program to provide continuing education for ministers. This program leads to an earned Doctoral degree. St. John's University will transfer three years of seminary graduate study from ministers who have also earned a Bachelor's degree in addition to their seminary graduate studies.

Those who have graduated from seminary with at least 90 semester hours of study, can earn a Doctorate by completing 30 semester hours of study and completing the Dissertation requirement.

Choices of degree programs are: Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.); Doctor of Theology (Th.D.); Doctor of Christian Education (D.C.E.); Doctor of Pastoral Counseling (D.P.C.).

This program enables working ministers to continue their active pastoral work as they complete their educational requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR
MINISTER'S DOCTORAL PROGRAM

  1. An earned degree from an undergraduate college, plus an earned degree from a seminary or other graduate school of religion.
  2. A copy of your Certificate of Ordination, ministerial license or its equivalency, or by applying for ordination through The Congregational Church of Practical Theology or the church of your choice. This may be waived if you are serving as a minister in a capacity other than the active pastoral ministry. Submit a copy with your application.
  3. A completed application form.
  4. Approval by the Executive Committee of St. John's University. Tuition for this special program is $2,000.00; the graduation fee is $250.00. There will be a Dissertation preparation course included in your program. The program consists of 30 semester hours of study plus the Dissertation. The Dissertation tuition is the same as any other department. Courses must be selected from those numbering 600 and higher. All ministers enrolled in this program must maintain at least a B average to remain in the program.

HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PROGRAM

St. John's University has offered a High School Equivalency Program since 1969. This program is available to individuals who are at least 18 years of age and have not completed their high school education. Those who take the examination and pass it with at least a grade of 70 are awarded a High School Equivalency Certificate from St. John's University. Individuals successfully completing this program have been accepted in various vocational programs, nursing programs, all branches of the military as well as a number of colleges and universities. Some individuals complete this program to pursue better career opportunities, while others complete it for their own sense of accomplishment and increase in self confidence.

This examination is comprised of 9 parts and usually takes a day to complete. It can be taken by correspondence when an approved proctor is used to receive and administer the test. The function of the proctor is to go over all test directions as well as sample questions. The exam is mailed to the Proctor, who will also mail the exam back to the University for hand scoring. The examination fee is $100; those who complete this exam successfully will have a $25 processing fee within 30 days of completing the exam. All official transcripts and certificates for High School Equivalency Program will be released when all fees have been paid in full.

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