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COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAMS
The M.A.T.S. degree can be combined with the M. Div. degree. Admission must be gained for each program. For students enrolled in both programs concurrently a maximum of 28 credits of course work may be credited toward both degrees.

Programs can be developed between New Brunswick Theological Seminary and the graduate schools at Rutgers University, e.g., the Graduate School of Social Work and the School of Library and Information Science at Rutgers University. Admission to these programs depends upon separate admission to each school involved. A typical program enables the full-time student to gain both the M.Div. and the M.L.S. within four to five years.

INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COURSES
St. John's University
New Brunswick Seminary students studying at the New York campus must register from a selected list of courses offered by the Theology Department of St. John's University for credit toward the M.Div. or M.A.T. S. degrees. Registration for these courses takes place directly at St. John's. The NBTS office at St. John's University assists New Brunswick Seminary students with the following procedure:

1. The student must obtain approval from the Director of the New York Campus to take a specific course from St. John's which appears on the New Brunswick Seminary course schedule.

2. The student shall take the completed registration form, marked NEW BRUNSWICK THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, to both the Graduate and Registrar's offices of St. John's University to complete the registration process.

3. Students must also register for St. John's courses on their NBTS registration form.

4. Tuition will be paid directly to St. John's University.
Grades will be sent from the St. John's Registrar to the Seminary and recorded as Seminary credit.

Rutgers University
Students enrolled in a degree program at New Brunswick may take courses at Rutgers University, New Brunswick campus, and receive elective credit toward their degree.

1. The student may choose a course from the Rutgers Graduate School catalogs or from a list of courses offered by the Religion Department of Rutgers College and Douglass College which may be approved for graduate credit.

2. The student must receive permission from the Rutgers professor, the Dean of the Seminary, and from their NBTS faculty adviser to take the course.

3. The student must register with the Seminary Registrar, who will handle all paper work.

4. Tuition will be paid to the Seminary.
Grades will be sent from the Rutgers Registrar to the Seminary and recorded as Seminary credit. No credit will be received at Rutgers.

Princeton Seminary
By mutual agreement between Princeton Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary, students may enroll in courses at Princeton Theological Seminary for elective credit.

1. The student may choose a course from the Princeton Seminary Catalog.

2. The student must receive permission from the Dean of the Seminary, and, in the M.A.T.S. program, from their adviser, to take the course.

3. The student must register with the Seminary Registrar, who will handle all paper work.

4. Tuition will be paid to the Seminary.
Grades will be sent from the Princeton Seminary Registrar to the Seminary and recorded as Seminary credit. No credit will be received at Princeton.

Western Seminary (Holland, Michigan)
New Brunswick Theological Seminary maintains a close relationship with its sister school, Western Theological Seminary, in Holland, Michigan. Each offers opportunities which are not available at the other. M.Div. students who wish a varied educational experience may arrange a program including residence at each campus. A student from Western may transfer all courses taken there to New Brunswick regardless of the grade received. The administrations of the two schools are prepared both to facilitate the academic transfer arrangements and assist with any practical problems involved in moving.

Wesley Theological Seminary - National Capital Semester
Students who have completed at least 32 credits at the Seminary are eligible to apply for the National Capital Semester for Seminarians program studying national and political problems in a Christian context under the leadership of staff at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The International School of Theology
New Brunswick Seminary cooperates with various theological faculties in the Netherlands in the organization of a biennial summer course in theology. The purpose of this summer school is to give an introduction to current developments in European theological thinking and to enable participants to become acquainted with the life of the churches of the Netherlands. Participation is open to theological students and clergy. Six (6) hours of academic credit are available for students who attend the school and prepare a major academic paper. The next school is scheduled for Summer 2004.

International Exchange Program
In an era of internationalization of higher education, the Faculty and the Board of Trustees have approved partner relations with theological institutions and universities overseas. These cooperative relationships will enhance and develop academic and cultural interchange in the areas of education, research, and other activities. The agreements of cooperation include faculty exchange, student exchange, exchange of books for library acquisition and joint theological translation projects.

Current partner institutions include Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea; Honam University of Theology in Kwangju, Korea; and Young Nam Theological Seminary in Taegu, Korea. These programs will offer an outstanding experience especially for students with high motivation and vision. Inquiries should be addressed to the Office of the Dean of the Seminary.

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