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THE DIVINITY SCHOOL OF EL THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE
The divinity school of El Theological college is attached to the Advanced college of pastoral studies, which is the main organ of the college through which the institution carries out all its postgraduate programmes.

THE ADVANCED COLLEGE OF PASTORAL STUDIES is established to carry all advanced studies in El Theological college including the programmes of the divinity school. All postgraduate programmes of the divinity school are attached to and remains parts of the programme of the Advanced college of pastoral studies which is a senior arm of El Theological college to develop students in higher status.

 

PROGRAMS OF STUDY AND CURRICULUM
The curriculum is organized in three divisions: Biblical studies, Historical theological studies and ministry studies. Each master of divinity student also must participate in the supervised practice of ministry (SPM) courses.

DIVISIONS OF THE CURRICULUM
Course work in the three divisions is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to obtain the basic knowledge necessary to undergird ministry in the christian church. The courses proceed by the professors effort to present, and the student’s effort to acquire, the basic facts of the christian faith, the basic means of dealing with biblical materials, basic knowledge of our christian heritage from the past, and the basic theories underlying the practice of ministry.

SUPERVISED PRACTICE OF MINISTRY
Supervised practice of ministry courses allow students to engage in the work of ministry and to reflect on that work with the assistance of a trained supervisor. The courses serve four purposes:
To help students develop and use effective models for ministry
To equip students with useful tools for evaluating their effectiveness in ministry
To enable students to integrate classical theological disciplines with the needs of the people they serve and
To minister in areas of need.

Approved work of 13-15 hours per week in the practice of ministry in a field setting for the duration of an entire semester, plus participation in weekly supervision practicum at the seminary or approved full time work for 10-12 weeks of practice of ministry under supervision, usually taken during the break will ordinarily provide three semester hours of SPM credit.

INTERNSHIPS: Eltheco also offers an internship program in which students engage in full time ministry for an entire year, usually following their second year of theological study. Opportunities are available in parish settings, in clinical pastoral education, in educational institutions and other ministries. A full year internship may earn up to 18 semester hours of SPM credit. A full time intern is considered a full time student.

A minimum of 12 credit hours is required in supervised practice of minstiry (SPM) or M.Div students. Students may take additional hours of SPM, but only 12 credit hours may be counted toward graduation.
The SPM office maintains communication with churches of many denominations, with church community agencies and with potential placement organization in many parts of Nigeria. This provides the students with a wide range of opportunities of SPM placement.

CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSTGRAUDATE STUDIES
Apart from special research for private consumption or on special assignments, all other postgraduate students must be people who have completed their total assignments, earned their required credits and obtained certified bachelor degrees of one field or the other and must fully apply for their postgraduate studies in our college.

All postgraduate students must be men and women who have experienced full and frequent studies in similar fields of studies in recognized institution with approved courses or accepted courses to our institution. The transcripts, certificates and other evidences from the former institution must be required.

Acquiring bachelor degree in one field or the other does not warrant the automatic admission into the postgraduate school, other requirements must be met before further admission into the postgraduate school.

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF ARTS IN RELIGION (M.A.R)
Recognizing the need to equip men and women for lay and ordained specialized ministries in the church, the seminary has designed a master of arts in religion program that has the flexibility to meet a variety of personal and professional goals.

All students entering the program must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. The M.A.R. degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of course credit in residence at the university. Students will design a learning contract in consultation with their advisor shortly after being admitted to the program and ordinarily before the end of the first semester. All M.A.R learning contracts will be reviewed by the M.A.R committee.

The 54 credit hours required for the M.A.R can ordinarily be completed through one of the three options outlined below:
Students may elect to complete 54 hours in the three divisions of the seminary; in this case they will ordinarily take a core of 24 hours distributed as follows:
BI 111 Biblical studies I …………………………………………………..…3
BI 150 Biblical studies II……………………………………..……………….3
HT 100 The Early and medieval church………………..………………..3
HT 102 The Reformation and modern church………………………..3
HT 140 Introduction to the Christian faith…………………………….3
HT 156 The person and work of Jesus Christ…………………………..3
Two courses in ministry division…………………………………………...6
Total……………………………………………………………………………………..24

Students preparing for academic careers or with specific career goals that require a concentration of studies outside the practice of ministry may elect to do all 54 credit hours toward the M.A.R in divisions I and II of the seminary. Students who have already completed a master’s degree in theology or divinity may transfer up to a maximum of 27 hours toward this degree. In developing their learning contracts, they and their advisors will determine how many of the introductory courses in Bible, theology and church history are needed, given their previous preparation.
Students preparing for leadership roles in the church may elect to focus their studies in Division III (Ministry of Division). Students will take 18 credit hours in the core courses in Bible, history and theology, a minimum of 18 hours in their selected area of ministry and 18 hours in course designed to support their ministry focus, of which a minimum of six credit hours of supervised field work is ordinarily required.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
In addition to the residency requirement listed, two consecutive semesters of residency with full time status are required. “Full time” is defined as 9 credit hours per semester in our postgraduate school.

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MASTER OF DIVINITY (M.Div.)
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The course of study leading to the degree of master of divinity includes the following requirements (totaling 96 hours).
A minimum of 84 credit hours is required from the three academic divisions of the curriculum.
Area mastery in the Biblical division will be represented by and will ordinarily be demonstrated by the successful completion of the following courses:
Biblical studies I, the Hebrew scriptures
Biblical studies II, the New testament
One exegetical course in the Hebrew scriptures
One exegetical course in the New Testament
Areas mastery in the history theology division will be represented by, and will ordinarily be demonstrated by, the successful completion of the following courses.
Foundation of christian worship
Foundations of preaching
Foundations of pastoral care
Foundations of christian education
A course in polity

A minimum of 12 credit hours is required in supervised practice of ministry (SPM).
In addition to the residency requirements listed, a master of divinity student must complete at least two classroom courses with the faculty members in each of the three divisions of the curriculum, for a total of eighteen semester hours.

DENOMINATIONAL REQUIREMENTSS
Students are subject to the requirements specified in this book. Concerning programs study in theological seminaries, required presentation of a transcript showing satisfactory grades at a theological institution together with a diploma.
Students may have certain areas of study required by their churches. Students should consult with their respective presbyteries concerning requirements for ordination by that church.

Students are required by their denomination to pursue courses in history, doctrine and polity of the churches in addition, students must comply with the requirements of their respective annual conference or church order in issues of ordination or the areas of specialization in their choices of courses.
Students of other denominations are required to consult with the professional studies committee to determine how the requirements of their denomination may be met.

AREA MASTERY
The faculty has determined that persons who have a theological education should be expected to have attained mastery over certain areas of basic theological content. Every student must therefore demonstrate such mastery in three areas of study, viz; Bible history and theology, and additionally in the case of master of divinity students, the area of ministry .

Ordinarily the method of demonstrating area ministry is to successfully complete course work in the three divisions of the curriculum. This expectation is expressed under “Degree requirements” above, in terms of specific courses that comprise the core of the theological curriculum.

The possible methods of demonstrating competence are described in the student handbook. A student also may propose alternative methods, such as passing examinations in a given subject, writing papers or successfully completing course with the same content in other schools. In such cases, the student may propose to the professional studies committee alternative methods of demonstrating competence. The decision of the committee and the dean will be final.

A record of the satisfaction of area mastery requirements will be kept in the office of the registrar and with the advisor of the student. This will be done either by
The recording of a grade for the successful completion of the appropriate course work
Or of a form signed by the appropriate faculty person and the dean.

It is the intent of the faculty, within the parameters of the requirements described above, to provide opportunity for each student to contract independently for a program of study meeting the student’s own needs. Thus the total program is designed to meet the needs of the students and the needs of the church.

BIBLICAL DIVISION
Mastery of the biblical area of study constitute a knowledge of the Bible, the Hebrew scriptures and the new testament, to the end that a person is able to interpret the scriptures for the church and the world and to be enriched in one’s won spiritual growth. The aims included in the successful completion of the courses in Bible included under the degree programs are:
A basic mastery of the history of biblical culture and literature.
A basic knowledge of the methods of interpretation, including the history of interpretation and the use of the historical critical method.
A demonstrated ability to do exegetical work.
A thorough knowledge of the meaning and message of the scriptures themselves.

HISTORY/THEOLOGY DIVISION
The division of history/theology offers courses intended to contribute to the effective practice of Christian ministry. The aims included in the successful completion of the courses in History/Theology listed under the degree programs are:
To provide understanding of the basic themes and doctrines of the Christian faith from a historical, theological and global viewpoint.
To enable students rooted in biblical faith and knowledge to think theologically.
To enable them to use the historical and theological heritage of the christian church to engage other persons espousing different religions and secular beliefs in fruitful exchange and dialogue.
To engage in sensitive and wise service of God and our fellow human beings.
To do all this a student needs certain practical capacities: an accurate understanding of one’s own tradition; a sense of when statements need checking and where and how to go about checking them; a feeling for the need to decide, as well as for the appropriate basis and time for decision. Therefore, mastery will include the successful completion of basic courses, of specialized studies and individual research. Attention to case studies or specific historical or theological issues will give opportunity to practice integrating varieties of materials to develop competent answer to questions involving decisions.

MINISTRY DIVISION
Mastery in the ministry division is expected of master divinity graduates. This includes a comprehension of the basic theoretical material underlying the practice of ministry, skills exercised in pastoral tasks and the integration of theoretical, practical and spiritual in life of the pastor.

Area mastery at the seminary level will include the ability to grasp an articulate a pastoral theology. The aims included in the successful competition of the course in ministry listed under the degree programs are:
To provide knowledge and experience of the worship and prayer of the people of God.
To provide knowledge of and practice in, the proclaiming and educating ministries of the church.
To provide skills and capabilities in the evangelistic, pastoral care and governance dimensions of the church’s task.
The methods used to demonstrate mastery are designed to provide evidence that the students understand the skills required in the most common acts of ministry and that they have reflected theologically on those acts of ministry to form a fundamental model of ministry.

FACULTY ADVISERS
Each student will be assigned to faculty adviser whose task it will be to counsel with the student concerning programs of study, to reflect with the student about the student’s career in seminary and in ministry and to give guidance in the student’s program choices.

Each faculty member has some advisees, and has the option of gathering these advisees as a group. Group meetings are often found to provide opportunity for some students to test their perceptions of themselves and seminary will attempt to provide space for any groups choosing this option, if requested to do so.

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION
Students in the M.Div. program are classified as follows: junior, middler, senior, unclassified and postgraduate. A student is a junior who has completed 31 or fewer credit hours. A student is a middler who has completed 32-63 credit hours. A student is a senior who has completed at least 64 credit hours.

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY PROGRAM (D.Min.)
The schools of theology in El Theological college developed a joint, ecumenical Doctor of ministry program. With the realignment of responsibilities within the schools themselves. El University of Theology assumed the institutional setting of the D.Min and the programs available through Advance school of pastoral studies only.

The Eltheco D.Min. offers men and women in the practice of ministry a program of professional and personal growth that leads to the granting of a Doctor of Ministry degree (D.Min.).

Building on the student’s foundational studies for the practice of ministry and on the student’s experience in ministry, the program provides a means to develop further the attitudes, skills, knowledge and maturity that are essential for an advanced level of competency.

THE D.MIN. DESIGN
El Theological college D.Min. is professional, theological and personal.
PROFESSIONAL: To qualify for admission and a student shall be in full time ministry, commissioned or ordained for the ministry by the church, and shall have been in ministry for a minimum of seven years. The student remains in ministry during the program to carry out orderly observation of the theory of ministry while in practice.

THEOLOGICAL: The D.Min. program enables the student to build a unified theological concept of ministry. Participation is limited to persons who have received the Master of Divinity degree (M.Div) or its equivalent.

Integrative seminars challenge students to be intentional about the tasks of ministry and to identify a theology of ministry as vocation. Religious inquiry and theological reflection and rooted in the actual practice of ministry.
PERSONAL: At the center of each student’s program s to participation in an integrative seminar and the development of an individual learning contract. Both foster personal growth. The student’s specific program is based on the interests and needs of that participant, and the student is the initiator of the design for that program.

THE D.MIN. CURRICULUM
A minimum of 36 semester hours shall be completed in the course of study. These credits divide into three groups:
D.Min. core ……………………………….……..12hrs
Graduate course………………………………18hrs
Major project/disquisition………………6hrs

D.MIN. CORE: The D.Min core courses consist of four semester hours completed in required D.Min. weeks in residency and eight semester hours in integrative seminars.

GRADUATE COURSES: The ACPS offers graduate level courses for D.Min. students during its regular terms and especially during the summer. Approved study may also be completed with ACPS faculty in regularly scheduled courses.

MAJOR PROJECT: The culmination of the program is the completion of a supervised major project that demonstrates the ability of the student to apply cumulative experience and theoretical knowledge to a specific concern ministry. The student presents a formal written presentation of this project, which is called a disquisition.

MAJORS: The D.Min. is designed for the integration of theology and practice in general ministry. In addition, two other majors are currently offered: Town and rural ministry and worship.

SCOPE: Three years are considered the normal minimum period of study, and six years the normal maximum.

FEES AND COST: Payment of accounts must be made no later than registration. Those who wish to pay tuition on an installment basis may arrange to pay all or part of the annual charges on a payment plan.

ADMISSION AND INFORMATION: Further information on the D.Min. program and admission procedures may be obtained by writing the director of the D.Min. program, El Theological college Aba Nigeria.

ACADEMIC LIFE AND REGULATIONS
ADMISSIONS
El Theological college exists to reduce men and women for worldwide christian ministry, individual who are willing to dedicate their lives in obedience to God are desired as students. Although occasional exceptions are made, the vast majority of the student body is composed of men and women who show evidence that they are born to newness of life, yielded to the will of God, endowed with the necessary gifts, and in sympathy with the statements of faith and purpose to which the school is committed. Admission to the school is open to qualified persons of all denominations and fellowships, of any race, colour and national or ethnic origin, without regard to sex or handicap.

The various degree programs of the school are planned specifically for those students who have completed a regular undergraduate programs of study and have received a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from and approved college or university. Normally this should include at least sixty semester hours of liberal arts subjects.

Questions regarding the application or admission procedure may be directed to the admissions office of Eltheco only.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following general procedures relate to applicants for master’s level programs or courses. Procedures for applicants to doctoral programs vary according to the requirements of each program, as indicated in this catalog. Ordinarily students commence Divinity school studies in the fall of the year (September), and in such cases should submit completed application forms at least three, but usually no more than eighteen, months in advance of the beginning of the fall term. Each year there are candidates for the various degree programs as well as special students who are admitted at the beginning of the second and third quarters, in January and March. In these cases, completed applications should be submitted as least eight weeks in advance of the intended time of matriculation. In every case, a completed application is required before final action is taken to admit a student to the Divinity school. In addition to the application form, the following credentials are required of all master’s level applicants.
A non-refundable application fee.
Official transcripts of all schools attended since high school graduation sent directly by those schools. If the applicant is admitted, a final official transcript indicating that a bachelor’s degree has been granted is required before matriculation.
A recommendation from the applicant’s pastor,
A recommendation from an employer, business or professional acquaintance;
A recommendation from a faculty member or administrator of the school last attended, who knows the applicant well enough to evaluate academic ability as well as personal character.
A statement of the applicant’s christian experience, vocational objectives and reasons for seeking admission to the El Theological college.
A medical information form
Two recent passport-size photographs.
The results of the Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE).
This is a requirement for all master of Arts and Master of Theology applicants. Applicants with prerequisite degrees from fully accredited schools and who are applying to the master of Divinity, master of religion education, or master of arts in religion programs may be exempted from this requirement. However, scores will be required from any applicant whose prerequisite degree is from a non accredited school or whose previous academic performances has been weak and/or inconsistent. A final determination of the test score requirement for each individual can be made only after official transcripts are received in the admission office. Applicants who are uncertain as to whether the GRE will be required would be well advised to make plans to take the test as soon as possible. This could prevent inconvenient delays in the application process. Further information on this examination, which is administered nationally and in most foreign countries, may be obtained through the registrar’s office or testing office of most college and universities, or by writing directly and requesting a copy of the “Bulletin of information for candidates”. Applicants should make arrangements to take this examination on one of the five national test dates or else on a special administration basis at one of the regional centers.

If test scores are required, in most cases we prefer the GRE; however, applicants who find it difficult or impossible to make arrangements to take this test may submit scores, a test which is also administered. Applicants wishing information on this test should request the “Bulletin of information and list of testing centers”.

If the applicant has recently taken another standardized graduate school admissions test, we may be able to accept these scores in lieu of the GRE or MAT. Approval of such a substitution may be obtained from the director of admission.

The admission committee of the faculty may grant admission on the basis of these credentials alone, or it may request the applicant to submit additional materials and/or schedule an interview with a representative of the school. Certain additional credentials are required for admission to some specific degree programs of the divinity school and are indicated in the section of this catalog on “Programs of the school”.

Students notified of admission will be required to submit a tuition deposit it they wish to accept the offer of admission. Refunds of tuition deposits made by new students are granted only if written notification of intention to cancel enrollments is received by the admission office at least thirty (30) days prior to the anticipated date of enrollment. When admission is denied by action of the admissions committee, the applicant may appeal the decision to the student development committee of the faculty with a written request submitted no later than ninety (90) days following receipt the notification of the admission committee decision.

VISITING STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Certain part-time, school and other students may be admitted as visiting students with the understanding they carry no more than seven (7) hours of credit each quarter. Visiting students are not considered to be currently enrollment in a formal degree program. Those seeking admission on this basis are required to submit
(1)a completed visiting student application form
(2)The none refundable application fee
(3) an official transcript indicating receipt of a bachelor’s degree sent directly by the school granting the degree.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Upon inquiry, applicants from countries other than are sent a “preliminary foreign student application for admission”. In order to receive further consideration, the international student must return this preliminary application with the following credentials:
(1)Official (notarized) copies of all academic records since graduation from secondary school.
(2) Non refundable fee which may subsequently be credited as part of the regular application fee;
(3) from those whose mother tongue is not English scores from either the test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL), or the English language Institute (ELI), or an official copy of GCE from the English language school, showing that it has been successfully completed, and
(4) a complete statement of available financial support for study at the school, including letters of support from family for study at the school, including letters of support from family and/or from other financial guarantors in the home country of the applicant.

The Divinity school encourages international students to make application if they have a financial guarantor or if they have sufficient evidence from some responsible individual or organization in their home country that he necessary travel expenses and means of support while in attendance at the school can be met. The policy on scholarships for international students is found in the financial Aid section of the catalog. Furthermore, it is very difficult for on immigrant students to receive permission for off campus employment.

Application forms for the TOEFL are available from the educational testing service.

When the preliminary application form and other required credentials have been received, the admissions committee will decide whether or not to issue regular application forms to the international applicant. An approved certificate of eligibility form is issued to an international applicant only after the admission committee has voted to admit the student and has been assured that the applicant has adequate financial resources for study for non immigrant students. Eltheco is not authorized to grant visa for foreign exchange program students.

CHANGE OF PROGRAM
It is understood that students will pursue the degree program to which they were originally admitted. Students who desire to change their program after matriculation must submit a change of program application to the admissions office. Change of program applications may not be filed until after the student has completed at least ten (10) quarter hours of study at Eltheco acceptance into one program at the Divinity school does not guarantee that a student will be admitted into another program.

Change of program applications may be submitted at any time of the year; those filed by the end of the fifth week of a given quarter, and approved by the admission committee, will become effective as of the beginning of that same quarter. Approved applications filed in the sixth week or later will become effective the following quarter.

When the program change becomes effective, the student is subject to the requirements of the catalog which current at the time of matriculation into the new program, rather than the catalog which was in effect at the time of original admission. Further information is available from the admission office.

APPLICATION FOR READMISSION
Students who have official or unofficially withdrawn from the Eltheco and who desire to return for studies, will need to apply for readmission through the admissions office. Students who are readmitted will be subject to the catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission, rather than those of the catalog which had been current during their previous studies. Individuals who have been officially or unofficially withdrawn for two years or longer will normally be required to submit a full regular application with supporting credentials such as references, etc. Former students who have been away less than two years will need to submit a one page “supplementary application”, as well as any additional materials requested by the admissions office. Further information on the withdrawal process is found below in this chapter, under “changes in registration, withdrawals and refunds.

PRE-SEMINARY STUDIES
Students entering college or university with the intent of preparing for seminary are urged to design baccalaureate programs along the guidelines which follow. However, the faculty of the Divinity school also recognizes the many men and women now entering seminary do so on the basis of decisions made late in the undergraduate program or after receiving the undergraduate degree. The admissions committee willingly processes applications from prospective students who have pursued program (e.g., professional training in engineering or music) which do not readily correspond to the following guidelines. In evaluating such applicants, the committee seeks a healthy combination of total hours in the liberal arts and respectable scores on the graduate record examination general test when required. Where this combination is not present, the prospective student may be admitted with liberal arts deficiencies which must be removed by further undergraduate studies before the student begins a second full year.

GUIDELINES FOR PRE-SEMINARY STUDIES
The Divinity school faculty believes that the breadth of one’s previous study will enable the individual to be more effective in his or her ability to relate and minister to people in all walks of life and in all parts of the world. The Divinity school encourages students to pursue a broad undergraduate background in the arts and sciences. The basic requirement for admission to the Divinity school is the possession of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an approved college or university. Normally this should include at least sixty semester hours of liberal arts subjects.
Students should give evidence in the pre-seminary studies that they have developed the ability to think independently, to communicate effectively, and to excel or demonstrate mastery in at least one area of their previous study. The admissions committee will carefully evaluate the writing skills of each applicant. If there is evidence of weakness in this area, the committee may require that the student undertake extra study in English composition and be able to demonstrate satisfactorily that this deficiency has been remedied.
Students should possess in their pre-seminary studies a basic general knowledge of past and present culture through studies in the humanities and the natural and social sciences..
Foreign language study should be acquired in pre-seminary study. Previous study of the biblical languages is encouraged. Greek and/or Hebrew are requirements in many of the degree programs of the school, either for admission to the programs or for completion of the programs.
Students are encouraged to become familiar with the content of the Bible either through formal course work or through personal study. Students are not discouraged from pursuing course work in the biblical and/or theological areas since such study can be appropriate within the framework of a liberal arts education. The school allows considerable flexibility in program modifications for students whose undergraduate courses clearly parallel prescribed courses in the curriculum. This enables the student to build on, rather than repeat, areas of previous study. Our concern is that students have a broad enough base in their liberal arts education so as to avoid a narrowness which hinders theological reflection and to encourage true integrative learning.

GREEK REQUIREMENT
Applicants for programs which require Greek exegesis (namely the M.Div. program and certain M.A program specializations) are strongly advised to include one or two years of Greek in their undergraduate program, so that they will be prepared to enter the exegesis courses at the school. For these programs beginning Greek is a prerequisite. Students who fulfill this requirement before coming to the school will be examined in Greek to demonstrate their ability to proceed with exegesis. Failure to pass the examination means that the student must enroll in Beginning Greek or in Greek Review, neither of which are credited toward a graduate degree. Those students who have no background or inadequate preparation in Greek are encouraged to enroll in these classes in school before their first year of studies. Beginning Greek is usually offered in the final six weeks of school, while Greek Review is normally available the final 3 weeks. These courses are also available to the student during the regular academic year and may be included along with other classes in the student’s schedule. Audit privileges are usually not allowed for Beginning or Review Greek.

WOMEN STUDENTS
Eltheco women students, whose applications are considered for any program offered by the school. Currently, approximately twenty five percent (25%) of the resident student body is composed of women. Housing and board are available on campus for single women students.

TRANSFER STUDENTS
Credit for studies taken at other graduate level institutions of recognized standing may be received in transfer when such work parallels courses listed in the school catalog, and after the successful completion of a full quarter of satisfactory academic work; official transcripts indicating satisfactory grades are required for courses to be considered. In order to qualify for a degree, however, a student must satisfy residence requirements which at least thirty-six (36) quarter hours of course work in the degree program, spread over a minimum of three academic quarters. Students who desire to transfer credit from other institutions need to schedule an appointment with the director of records to discuss the matter early in their course of study. It should not be assumed that the transfer of credit is card for automatically; it is handled only when requested by the student. Final decisions on all matters involving transfer of credit rest with the director of records.

No transfer of credit is given for undergraduate studies completed in college or other institutions below the seminary or graduate school level. However, where undergraduate courses clearly parallel prescribed courses in the student’s school curriculum, the student may request a program modification in one or both of two ways: (1) In the master of divinity program, eligible students who have taken such courses beyond the normal bachelor’s degree requirements may be allowed to receive limited advanced standing toward the M.Div degree. Permission to receive advanced standing is determined by the director of records. (2)In any program, including the master of Divinity, eligible students who have taken such courses as part of their bachelor’s degree requirements may be allowed to substitute other courses of an advanced nature in the same department as the core requirements. In such cases, permission to substitute advanced courses is determined, without examination, by the student’s faculty advisor.

COMBINED MASTER’S DEGREES
Information is available in the admission office for students who wish to consider pursuing both the master of divinity and the master of arts degrees. Students who do this must be qualified for both programs, must follow the proper procedural channels, must satisfy the minimum program and residency requirements of each program, and must complete a total of at least 136 quarter hours of course work. Other details may be obtained in the admission office of El Theological college Aba, main campus.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
CLASSIFICATION OF STUDENTS
Students enrolled in the Divinity school of Eltheco are classified as follows:
JUNIORS: Duly matriculated students beginning the master of Divinity or master of religious education program.

MIDDLER: Students not having less than 45 quarter hours and 90 grade points at the beginning of any quarter and having removed all conditions of entrance.

SENIORS: Master of Divinity students with not less than 90 quarter hours and 180 grade points and with reasonable assurance of fulfilling all requirements for graduation in three more quarters in residence.

GRADUATES:
Students who desire Christian training but are not enrolled in a degree program.

SPECIAL STUDENTS
Students whose vocational goals are uncertain and who desire a year of theological study may enroll as special students. Such a period of study will provide exposure to our varied curriculum offerings and opportunities to seek counsel in order to make wise decisions concerning vocational directions. Special students may register for any course for which they meet the individual course prerequisites as noted in the course description section of the catalog. Enrollment as a special student is limited to a maximum of thirty-six (36) quarter hours or three (3) academic terms, whichever is the longest. Special students will not be permitted to enroll for any further course work without either seeking admission to a degree program or requesting special permission from the admission committee.

VISITING STUDENTS
Students who desire to register for a limited number of hours per term (not to exceed seven hours per quarter) and who do not presently desire to enroll in a graduate degree program. For many continuing education students or those exclusively studying through in evenings or holiday school, the abbreviated application procedure for visiting students makes this classification desirable for the purpose of beginning graduate theological studies on a part time basis.

IV AUDITORS
Those persons not enrolled in any courses for academic credit but simply attending classes for purposes of personal enrichment. In order to be so classified, a person must submit the required personal information and pay the audit fee for each course audited. Special arrangements are made for spouses of Divinity school students to audit free of charge the same number of hours which are registered for credit by the student.

ACADEMIC YEAR
Eltheco operates on the “Quarter System” in which the academic year is divided into three quarters of approximately eleven (11) weeks each. The average schedule for a full time student is twelve (12) to sixteen (16) quarter hours per academic quarter. A quarter hour represents one class period (50 minutes) per week for one quarter. An equivalent formula is maintained in the case of modular and summer school courses, which meet for a limited number of weeks, but with increased daily hours.

ACADEMIC LOAD
To be considered as full time, master’s level students must enroll for at least ten (10) quarter hours each quarter. Those enrolled for 1-9 hours are classified as part time students, while for financial aid purpose “half time” is defined as 5-9 hours.

No student may register for more than eighteen (18) hours in any quarter without approval in advance by the Academic Appeals Committee of the faculty.

If a student does not enroll for any courses during a quarter, he or she is considered to have withdrawn. In order to register for courses subsequently, the former student must apply for readmission through the admission office.

Students who find it necessary to earn a part or all of their expenses are encouraged to reduce their academic load accordingly. Any student who employed for more than twenty hours per week will be advised against registering for a full time academic load.

While the our school recognizes the worth of co-curricular activities and encourages student participation in such, each student is advised to evaluate such involvement so as to conserve physical and spiritual health as well as academic proficiency. It is expected that any student on academic probation will curtail all co-curricular activities until such time as the probationary status is removed.

The minimum full time load for doctoral students varies according to the program. Doctor of Education students need to carry at least nine (9) hours each quarter to be considered full time, though normally the full time student will take twelve (12) hours. Doctor of philosophy students will enroll in one of these programs, and who need to be considered a full time or half time for the purpose of financial determents, should contact the professional doctorate office for specific guidelines established by the school. Doctoral students who desire to carry overloads must have their plans approved in advance by the respective program director.

FIELD EDUCATION
El Theological college provides numerous opportunities for the practical application of theological education. Through the field education program, students are enabled to enhance, strengthen and deepen their gifts for a well rounded ministry. Numerous opportunities are found in youth work, teaching, evangelism and other such ministries.

Field education is required of all students. This means a regular personal involvement in some aspect of ministry that is (1)People oriented and (2)supervised. It involves a two to three hour per week commitment in ministry. Students are permitted to secure their own involvements. The field education office has a listing of available opportunities. It is best if these are in line with personal ministry goals and also have some variety. In this way, there will be growth and development in some new areas of ministry.

Each student must complete the requirements in field education which their particular degree requires. Field education is a requirement for graduation and prerequisite for internship. Further details on this program and the specific requirements are available from the field education office. In addition, small group orientation sessions are conducted each quarter and all new students are expected to attend.

CLASS AND CHAPEL ATTENDANCE
The development of good habits confirming Christian character and a sense of Christian stewardship implies that each student is responsible to attend class lectures, participate in class discussion, and complete course requirements.

Class attendance is expected and arrangements for absences from class due to illness or other emergencies should be made directly with the instructor.

Chapel services are regarded as central in the spiritual life of the Divinity school and students are expected to attend all such services.

Courses dropped between the end of the second week of any quarter and the end of the fifth week are recorded as WP (“withdrew passing”) or as WF (“withdrew failing”) as indicated by the course instructor. In the case of those courses for which a passing withdrawal (WP) is obtained, the student has the option of remaining in the course on an audit basis and having the course appear on the official transcript.

Any course from which the student withdraws after the fifth week of the quarter is automatically assigned a grade of F unless there are extenuating circumstances. In the latter cases, a student may petition the academic appeals committee of the faculty for a WP (withdrew passing) or a WF (withdrew failing) as appropriate.

Any course in which an F (or any other letter grade) is received may be repeated but the initial grade remains on the permanent record of the student, with both grades calculated in the grade point average.

Final examination are held during examination week in every regularly scheduled school course. These require mastery of subject matter, but he method and manner in which such mastery is demonstrated is left to the discretion of each faculty member. Where, however, skills or the gaining of experience constitute the main substance of the course (as in many Homiletics courses or various types of internship), evaluation procedures other than a final examination may be followed. All final examinations must be taken when scheduled unless there is an emergency, in which case permission for a change in final examination time may be granted by the student affairs office.

Extensions for completion of course requirements may be requested of Dean of students in cases of illness or other unforeseeable circumstances. It is only that office which is authorized to grant such extensions. When extensions are approved, the duration will be appropriate to the situation, but the maximum extension considered will not exceed a four week period from the end of the term except in case of severe emergency. Course extensions granted will be either
(1)no grade penalty (provided that extension deadlines is met). Or
(2) a grade reduction of one full grade for each assigned deadline, a grade of F is permanently recorded. Other details are found in the current student guide of El Theological College.

ACADEMIC PROBATION AND DISMISSAL
An applicant may be admitted to the Divinity school on academic probation for either of the following reasons
(1)a rather weak academic background as reflected in undergraduate grade average and/or Graduate Record examination scores or
(2)a baccalaureate degree from a non accredited institution accompanied by marginal Graduate record examination scores. In cases, the probationary status may be removed after one, two or three quarters of successful academic performances at El Theological college.

A student is placed on academic probation at the conclusion of any quarter in which his or her cumulative grade point average falls below that which is required for the degree program. An Academic warning may be given at the conclusion of any quarter in which the student fails to earn the minimum grade point average required for the program of study, even though average for the specific degree programs, and for special students, is as follows:

Master of Divinity………………………………2.00
Master of Religion………………………………2.00
Master of Arts……………………………………..2.50
Master of Theology……………………………..2.50
Doctor of ministry………………………………3.00
Doctor of Mission………………………………….3.00
Doctor of Education ………………………………3.00
Doctor of philosophy………………………………3.20
Special students…………………………………….2.50

Students who fail to raise their cumulative grade point average to the required level by the end of two quarters on probation, or who fail to make a substantial improvement in grade point average though remaining on probation, will be academically dismissed from the school.

After academic dismissal from the school, the admission committee will be consider applications for readmission only if warranted by exceptional circumstance. Such applications are considered on a case by case basis, seeking reasonable grounds to expect that the former student could make satisfactory progress toward removal of his or her probationary status. After dismissal, a time period of no less than eight weeks must transpire before an application for readmission may be considered.

Any student on academic probation will be restricted from participation in co-curricular activities and will be required to review other commitments with their academic advisor.
CHANGES IN REGISTRATION, WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
CHANGES IN REGISTRATION. All changes in registration (dropping and adding of courses) and other adjustments of academic schedule must be made officially in the record office. Changes made during the first week of a quarter (summer excepted) are free; after the first week of class a change in registration fee is charged (see above under “Expenses”). Courses may not be added after the second week of classes.

Grade accountability for courses dropped after the second week of classes is as follows: courses dropped at any time during the third through fifth weeks of classes must be recorded with a grade of “WP” or WF (see grade significance above). An audit option is available to those students who qualify for a passing withdrawal (WP) but desire to remain in the course on an audit basis for the duration of the quarter. Courses dropped after the fifth week are automatically recorded as F, which can be commuted to WP or WF, if circumstances warrant, by action of the academic appeals committee of the faculty.

WITHDRAWALS: Official withdrawal: students who for any reason, consider withdrawing from our school or who do not plan to register for classes the following quarter, must schedule an appointment with a staff member in the student Affairs office, at which time the formal withdrawal process is to be initiated. The withdrawal is not complete until final settlements have been made with the accounting and records offices. Grades accountability for students who withdraw from school after the start of a quarter is the same as for students who drop a class.

UNOFFICIAL WITHDRAWALS: While it is expected that all students who withdraw will do so officially, students who do not register for courses during a given quarter will be considered to have withdrawn unofficially.

Students who have officially or unofficially withdrawn from the school, and who desire to return for studies, will need to apply for readmission through the admission office. Such students will then be subject to the catalog requirements in effect at the time of readmission, rather than the catalog which had been current during their previous studies.

REFUNDS: Students withdrawing from the school in midterm or reducing their academic load below full time status in midterm will have tuition, room, and board refunded on a pro-rated basis, depending on the number of days remaining in the term. Student service fees, room, audit and other fees cannot be refunded.

Refunds of tuition deposits and housing deposits, if applicable, made by new students, are granted only if written notification of intention to cancel enrollment is received by the admission office at least one full month prior to the anticipated date of enrollment. This same policy applies to any student who cancels formal registration less than one month prior to the beginning of the term for which the student has pre-registered. In such cases, the entire amount of the student’s billing is refunded.

TRANSCRIPTS
One transcript of credits will be given without charge upon the presentation of a written transcript request form to the records office. Additional copies of transcripts bearing the seal of the school may be requested in writing for a reasonable free. Such transcripts will be forwarded by mail to appropriate institutions, but are not issued directly to students. Transcripts will not be issued for students who have outstanding accounts.

FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY
A variety of records relating to students is maintained by the Divinity school. The records office maintains the official file, which includes the student’s original application for admission, recommendation forms, transcripts and other pertinent information. These records are available to Divinity school faculty and staff who have legitimate education interests.

Education records are released to outside individuals or agencies only with the student’s written permission.

Students wishing to view their files should make an appointment to do so with the director of records. Students will bear the cost of any copies of records they request.

RECOREDS RETENTION
The Divinity school retains documents received in the admissions process for those who apply, but for whatever reason do not enroll, for two years. For those who do enroll, the Divinity school retains documents in official student, including transcripts on file from other educational institutions, for five years beyond the date of last attendance.

Records of individual academic performance at Eltheco are retained permanently.

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY
El Theological college admits students of any race, sex, colour, national or ethnic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, national or ethnic origin in the administration or its admissions policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic or other school administered programs. Inquiries or complaints concerning compliance in these areas may be referred to the president of student affairs.

El Theological college seeks to comply with the regulations established to effectuate the Rehabilitations. We seek to comply to the letter and spirit of the regulations to the extent required by law which a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of handicap. This policy applies to our educational program and activities and extends to employment, to administration, to recruitment, and to placement of both students and employees.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
The following general requirements apply to all students of El Theological college Nigeria.

Evidence of a working knowledge of the content of the English Bible. While this knowledge can de deepened through core courses in biblical studies, a life long habit of serious Bible reading provides the mastery of biblical content upon which the Divinity school curriculum is based. Thus it is best that such study be initiated long before matriculation.
The Divinity school administers a comprehensive Bible content examination to all incoming master’s level students, whether beginning or transfer students, during each orientation in order to diagnose areas of strength and weakness. By passing the examination, the student has satisfied this requirement. If the examination is failed, it is to be retaken at the beginning of the following year and as many times thereafter necessary. Candidates for graduation in the master’s degree programs who have not yet passed this examination with a score of seventy percent (70%) or above may be permitted to retake the examination at the beginning of their final quarter providing they give satisfactory evidence through course work or other providing they give satisfactory evidence through course work or other means that in earlier quarters of their final year they have taken significant and tangible steps to improve their knowledge of the content of the English Bible. The examination is administered and scored by the records office.

Evidence of Christian life and character and recommendation accordingly by the faculty. For whichever vocation the student is preparing, one is expected to give evidence of a consistent christian testimony, a concern for others and sincere commitment to Christ such as to qualify for christian service. Cooperation in field education, standards of Christian conduct, and the attitudes manifest toward other students, professors, and all those working with one, are expected to be such as to commend the gospel, strengthen the church and honour the Lord.
Completion of all required hours of study as outlined in the curricula of this catalog or any catalog in effect during the time of resident study, with no more than twenty percent (20%) of the student’s total number of hours devoted to guided research, or reading courses.
Completion of all field education requirements as outlined in the curricula of this catalog or any catalog in effect during the time of resident study.
The final thirty six (36) hours for any degree must be taken in residence in the degree program extending over at least three quarters at Eltheco. Students who desire two degrees must take them in succession, for they cannot be enrolled in the two programs simultaneously. Further, such students must apply for and gain admission to the respective programs, as well as complete the requirements for each, though course work for one degree program may be applied to the other. After completing work for one degree minimum of thirty (30) hours extending over at least three (3) quarters, or two quarters plus one session of summer school, must be taken in residence in the program before securing a second degree. See below for clarification of this general graduation requirement when the two degrees include both the master of divinity and the master of arts degrees. Students qualifying for two degrees must receive such degrees at separate times of awarding of diplomas.
Time limits for completion of degree programs stipulate that all degree requirements are to be met within five (5) years of the time of the student’s initial enrollment or within two (2) years of the time of the completion of resident course work, whichever comes first. In case of furloughing missionaries, the five year limit may be extended to seven years by special action of the academic appeals committee of the faculty.
All financial obligations to the Divinity school must have been settled with the accounting office.
Attendance at the commencement when the degree is granted is expected. Permission to graduate in absentia must be requested in writing from the academic appeals committee before the student completes residence requirements. Such permission is normally granted only when it would cause the student hardship to attend. It is the practice of the committee to disapprove requests for graduation in absentia when such requests are based essentially on reasons of time, distance, and expense for individuals.

Requests for graduation in absentia need to be submitted by February clearance to graduate in absentia the following April commencement ceremonies. Students who have completed their programs by January also have the option to receive their diploma the following April if they wish to participate in the commencement ceremonies, provided that they provide timely notification to the records office early.

MASTER OF DIVINITY AND MASTER OF ARTS COMBINATION
Students desiring to pursue the master of Divinity and another master’s degree will note that the total time required for the programs will be determined by the demands of the two degrees combined. In such cases, however, this will not be less than a total of four years of full time study, though the configuration of the two programs may make it possible to complete both within 136 quarter hours. This provision excludes the master of theology, for which the master of Divinity is a prerequisite.

When the master of divinity and master of arts are combined at least 36 hours must be completed in residence in each. In such cases the residence requirement for the master of divinity as a second degree, which stipulates that the final 30 quarter hours of study be taken in residence in the program, may be waived.

Procedurally, it is important for students to observe that after all course work for the first program has been completed, a formal supplementary application must be submitted to the admission office in order to be considered for admission to the second degree program. Students who are interested in combining the two degrees should contact the same office for additional information, as well as a brochure on the subject.

STUDENT LIFE AND ACTIVITIES
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
CHAPEL SERVICES
During the regular school week, chapel services are held daily. They are designed to contribute to the spiritual growth of the entire Eltheco community. The Monday chapel hour is devoted to a faculty prayer group and student prayer group for the various areas of the world, which are led by director of missions fellowship. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday corporate chapel services are held in the chapel. Music, drama, multimedia presentations, and sermons which encourage, motivate, and challenge students help turn theology into doxology. The Wednesday chapel hour is spent in small group fellowships, composed of each faculty advisor with his or her advisees, for times in which Bible study, sharing of concerns and prayer may occur within a caring atmosphere. On Thursday, an extended time is allocated after the chapel services are regarded as central in the spiritual life of the school. Students and faculty are expected to attend all such services.

DAY OF PRAYER
Once each quarter, the school suspends classes for a day of prayer. Students and faculty use this time especially for encouragement, sharing, and prayer coupled with intercessions.

STUDENT COUNCIL
The student council consists of students who have been elected for three primary purposes: to listen intently for the specific needs of the student body; to channel such information steadily to the administration and faculty; and to convert such information into effective action. Student representatives, nominated by the student council are appointed by the dean of the school and the faculty as full voting members of the committee of the faculty.

ELTHECO MISSIONS FELLOWSHIP
Eltheco missions fellowship, a self perpetuating organization of all Eltheco students, helps stimulate awareness of and involvement in worldwide evangelization. It aims to inform students concerning God.

ATHLETICS
Students maintain a vigorous, though limited, athletic program. Intramural competition is organized as interest is expressed in such sports as football, basketball, tennis, and racequetball. In addition to the gymnasium and tennis courts, students have access to other excellent athletic facilities in the immediate vicinity. Interested in working out with exercise machines, aerobics, indoor tennis, and racequetball.

MARRIAGE
The rigors of graduate education are demanding upon both a husband and wife. Students considering marriage should seek counsel from their faculty advisor and other campus personnel to become more fully aware of the effects marriage may have on one’s academic responsibilities. Students must notify the Record office of any change in marital status so that current records may be maintained. Premarital counseling is available and marriage enrichment seminars are offered. Information is available through the student affairs department. Rev DR (Mrs.) Alice Zuriel Ononuju is fully in-charge of marriage counseling.

STUDENT SERVICES
COUNSELING SERVICES
Each faculty member has responsibility for academic guidance as well as a measure of spiritual, emotional and social for a group of student advisees. Each new student is assigned to a faculty member for assistance in adjusting to campus life and in planning a satisfactory program of study. Students enrolled in specific specializations or emphasis within their degree programs are assigned to a faculty member of the department in which they will be doing their major study.

A qualified professional counseling staff is available for all students through the counseling center. The office of the director of records provides counsel regarding credits, co-curricular eligibility, and graduation qualifications. Several administrative personnel, especially the dean of students, are qualified to assist international students in meeting the unique needs of education in a culture different from their own. The entire student affairs department staff is available to assist students and their families during their years of studies in El Theological college Nigeria.

Students are helped to be involved in worldwide mission and to involve them in the cross-cultural communication of the gospel. Chapel services and other activities are planned by missions fellowship toward these ends. Missions fellowship also raises funds from the student body for various projects of evangelism.

ELTHECO WIVES’ FELLOWSHIP
Eltheco wives’ fellowship is a fellowship of the wives of students and faculty. Wives fellowship plans regular meetings and special activities for education and spiritual advancement as well as for christian fellowship. Some events are designed to include the entire school community for information or fellowship.

EVANGELISTIC TEAM
On Friday nights throughout the school year, Evangelistic team of Eltheco leads a group of interested students in sharing their faith on the streets. In the months of studies they share Christ in markets and shops. Many have come to faith in Jesus through their ministry. Many at the school have been challenged and have grown in sharing their faith through evangelistic team. Hundreds of seminary and college students share Christ which results in fruit for God’s kingdom.

OVERSEAS MINISTRIES
Several school students serve the Lord around the world in various opportunities coordinated by overseas ministries. This program provides valuable, firsthand experience for those considering the mission field. Students raise their own support but there are several united fund raising projects from spirited individuals.

SCHOOL CHORUS
Through its presentation of contemporary Christian music and masterworks of sacred choral literature, the school chorus adds a dimension of doxology to student life. Rehearsals are held once weekly in preparation for chapel performances.

COLLEGE ACTIVITIES
Every year, social, cultural athletic and spiritual events are scheduled on the adjoining campus of the college, to which students from various schools are invited.

ARTIST SERIES
The Artist series is designed to provide quality concerts and programs and promote the further appreciation of the arts on the campus and in the community. Many of the leading classical and gospel musicians have been guests of this series, which provides three to four programs each season.

BOOKSTORE
The seminary years are those in which a basic theological library and good book buying habits are acquired. To this end, the Eltheco bookstore, makes available all the books required and recommended for course work. An extensive selection of other theological works is also maintained. Several times a year special sales and buying offers are held to encourage students to obtain the best volumes. Though, large sums are often spent on books by students, this investment is one which reaps rich benefits in the years after graduation. Eltheco bookshop stands as a rich christian store in the city.

HANDBOOKS AND BULLETINS
The student guide is provided for all students upon matriculation, containing useful information on student life, as well as campus and academic regulations. For students living in the residence halls, a handbook outlines related regulations and procedures. Handbooks with helpful information are also available for apartment residents, international students, and for those interested in off-campus employment, financial aid, and housing.

A weekly bulletin, News and Notes, keeps all students informed regarding campus activities, announcements, academic activities and policies. This bulletin is available across from student mailboxes each Monday morning of the academic year.

Each student is personally responsible for familiarity with the contents of both the student guide and the weekly editions of news and notes.

Detailed information related to certain master’s programs is contained in the Graduate Studies Handbook. Among the more significant matters contained in this publication, updated each year, are policies and guidelines regarding comprehensive examinations and thesis writing. Students in the following degree programs are to be familiar with the contents of this document: Master of Arts, master of arts in religion, master of religious education, and master of theology, master of Bible ethics and master of Biblical studies.

STUDENTS EMPLOYMENT
Each year, numerous churches of all denomination contact the institution requesting assistance in securing personnel for ministry. Over the past several years, most students seeking placement assistance from the school for church related ministry opportunities have secured employment within six months of graduation. Single students, women and divorced persons may encounter difficulty in securing positions in pastoral ministries nowadays due to the increase of crimes at the altar.
Students in other degree programs seeking opportunities in such fields as teaching or counseling may also register with the placement office. Since such opportunities may be limited, students are also encouraged to seek assistance from the faculty within their own department of specialization.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
Outstanding missionary spokesmen are invited to the campus. Chapel messages, lectures, colloquia and seminars focus on the worldwide mission of the church. Representatives of a number of evangelical mission agencies are present to consult with students.

HOME MISSIONS
Time is likewise set aside during the time for Home missions, usually including both a featured speaker and staff members of the evangelical ministries department. The home missions normally serves as the occasion in which seniors seeking placement are introduced to and interviewed by the district superintendents of churches in Nigeria.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONFERENCE
A contemporary issue in local church ministry is usually the theme of this spring quarter conference. Through workshops, symposia, panel discussions, and lectures, students interact with prominent Christian education specialists as well as with Christian leaders from various ministries.

TIPS OF INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MISSIONS
In response to requests from churches and lay persons, Eltheco has incorporated a new school designed to help equip Christian for growth and service. The institute of practical/Bible studies (TIPS) offers community wide evening courses across Nigeria, as well as numerous home study courses. Periodic regional seminars led by Eltheco personnel will be offered throughout to help pastors and church leaders become updated in ministry skills, contemporary theological issues, and effective communication methods.