2009 - 2010 Bethel Seminary Catalog
Cost of Education for 2009 – 2010
Tuition and Fees for the Traditional Program
| Application fee (nonrefundable) | $20 |
| Application fee (nonrefundable) for online application | $25 |
| Tuition, 2009-10, full-time enrollment, 48 quarter hours | $16,176 |
| Tuition, per quarter hour | $337 |
| Tuition, per 4-credit course | $1,348 |
| Student activity fee, per quarter, (St. Paul and Seminary of the East) | $10 |
| Student activity fee, per quarter (San Diego) | $25 |
| San Diego campus library fee | $10 |
| Independent study surcharge (in addition to course tuition) | $175 |
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Marriage and Family Therapy Supervised Clinical Experience Continuation Fee (see page 14) |
$250 |
| Graduate Research Seminar fee | $25 |
| Integrative Portfolio fee | $25 |
Auditing Charge
| Normal charge per 4-credit course | $200 |
| Pastors and full-time employees of Christian ministry agencies (and spouses), per course |
$100 |
| Senior citizens (60+), per course | $100 |
Master’s degree students and their spouses may audit courses (with the exception of InMinistry courses) without charge. Bethel Seminary graduates who qualify for the Lifetime Education program may audit courses for a $25 registration fee per course.
Assessment, Testing and Participation Fees
These fees are charged in addition to regular tuition for these courses. Tuition is charged at $337 per quarter hour.
M.A.(T.S.) students: |
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| SP505 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP001 Assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
| SP002 Formation assessments (San Diego)* | $375 |
M.A.A.M students: |
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| SP002 Formation assessments (San Diego)* | $375 |
| TL552A Vocational assessments (San Diego) | $200 |
| PC705 or GC671 Vocational assessments (San Diego) | $200 |
| Profiles of Ministry (San Diego) | $100 |
M.A.C.E. students: |
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| SP505 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
| TL001 Vocational assessments (St. Paul) | $300 |
| SP002 Formation assessments (San Diego)* | $375 |
| TL552A Vocational assessments (San Diego) | $200 |
| Profiles of Ministry (San Diego) | $100 |
M.A.C.M.L. students: |
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| SP500 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
| M.A.C.T. students: | |
| SP500 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
M.A.G.C.S. students: |
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| SP500 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
M.A.M.F.T. students: |
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| SP502 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $50 |
| SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
| SP602 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $100 |
| SP002 Formation assessments (San Diego)* | $375 |
| PC500 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $20 |
M.Div. students: |
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| SP500 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP600 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP700 Participation fee (St. Paul) | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments (St. Paul) | $400 |
| TL552 Vocational assessments (St. Paul) | $300 |
| SP002 Formation assessments (San Diego)* | $375 |
| TL552A Vocational assessments (San Diego) | $200 |
| Profiles of Ministry (San Diego) | $100 |
Spouses may take assessments at a reduced rate. See the Office of Supervised Ministry for details (St. Paul).
*Note: San Diego Formation Assessments (SP002) must be completed by April 30 of the academic year the student registers for them. Students who do not complete the assessments by April 30 must reapply for them in the following academic year and will be charged the assessment fee again.
Clinical Pastoral Education Fee
Students enrolled in Clinical Pastoral Education programs (CPE) and registered for PC705 (PC205) will pay the difference between the usual tuition for up to three courses and the charges by the hospital training center for one unit (440 hours) of CPE. See the associate registrar for further details.
Registration Fees
| Change of registration fee (per time) | $10 |
| Change of delivery system fee (per change) | $100 |
| Late registration fee | $50 |
| Preaching practica drop fee (St. Paul) | $50 |
| Special registration fee | $50 per year |
(Applies to students engaged in off-campus programs while maintaining student status)
Housing (St. Paul only)
Monthly Apartment Rates – Single Students: |
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| Large efficiency | $545 |
| One-bedroom with one occupant | $675 |
| One-bedroom with two occupants, per person | $340 |
| Two bedroom with two occupants, per person | $410 |
| Monthly Apartment Rates – Married Students or Single Parents: | |
| One bedroom | $675 |
| Two bedroom | $830 |
| Three bedroom | $955 |
| Late payment fee, per month | $25 |
Transcripts
Transcripts cannot be issued until all accounts are paid in full. The charge for each transcript issued is $2. Requests for transcripts must be made in writing to the University Registrar’s office in St. Paul. Rush fee for 24-hour service is $15.
Graduation Fees
| Certificate fee | $10 |
| M.A., M.Div. (St. Paul) | $40 |
A refund of $5 will be made upon return of cap, gown, and hood. Diplomas will not be granted until satisfactory arrangements have been made for financial obligations to the school. Candidates for degrees from San Diego and Bethel Seminary of the East should consult the associate registrar on their campus for commencement fees.
Tuition and Fees for SemPM Program (St. Paul)
| Application fee (nonrefundable) | $20 |
| Application fee (nonrefundable) for online application | $25 |
| Tuition per credit hour | $337 |
| Student activity fee, per quarter | $10 |
| Graduate Research Seminar fee | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments | $400 |
| TL001 Vocational assessments | $300 |
| Integrative Portfolio fee | $25 |
Tuition and Fees for InMinistry Program
(M.Div., M.A.C.F.M., M.A.C.T., M.A.G.C.S., and M.A.T.L.)
| Application fee (nonrefundable) | $20 |
| Application fee (nonrefundable) for online application | $25 |
| Tuition, per credit hour | $337 |
| Graduate Research Seminar fee | $25 |
| SP001 Formation assessments | $400 |
| TL001 Vocational assessments | $300 |
| Integrative Portfolio fee | $25 |
Testing fees for assessments will be charged at the time the assessment is offered. Most InMinistry assessments are designed to be taken online, although some may need to be proctored.
Interpretations will take place during on-campus intensives:
| Unreturned assessment materials | $50 |
| Retake assessment(s) | $100 |
Tuition and Fees for Doctor of Ministry Program
Self-Directed Program (formerly Traditional Program)
| Tuition, annual | $3,857 |
| Thesis project and graduation fee | $650 |
| Continuation fee (per quarter beyond fourth year) | $250 |
Tuition is charged in four quarterly billings of $964.25.
Leading From the Inside Out Program
| Tuition, annual | $4,717 |
| Thesis project and graduation fee | $650 |
| Continuation fee (per quarter beyond fourth year) | $250 |
Tuition is charged in four quarterly billings of $1,179.25.
Cohort-Based Programs
| Tuition, annual | $6,014 |
| Thesis project and graduation fee | $650 |
| Continuation fee (per quarter beyond fourth year) | $250 |
Tuition is charged in four quarterly billings of $1,503.50.
Gallup Cohort Program
| Tuition, annual | $7,648 |
| Thesis project and graduation fee | $650 |
| Continuation fee (per quarter beyond fourth year) | $250 |
Tuition is charged in four quarterly billings of $1,912.00
Refunds
Students who find it necessary to drop courses or discontinue school after registration and who complete the necessary forms for that purpose will be granted refunds according to the following scales:
In St. Paul, San Diego and InMinistry
| Before the first day of the quarter | 100% |
| Through the end of the second week of the term | 90% |
| Through the end of the third week of the term | 70% |
| Through the end of the fourth week of the term | 50% |
| Through the end of the fifth week of the term | 30% |
| After the fifth week of the term | No refund |
Students who register for courses, do not attend, and do not fill out the appropriate withdrawal paperwork in the registrar’s office will be charged 25 percent of the course tuition.
In the St. Paul traditional summer term, students who drop summer courses will be refunded at the same rate as above for the first three weeks, with no refund granted after that time. In the one-week June and July sessions, one day of class is considered two weeks of the course, and refunds are granted accordingly. In the two-week September session, one day is considered one week.
In accordance with California law, application, registration and tuition fees are fully refundable up to three full days following the date of payment of those fees, provided the student has not attended classes, participated in educational activities or utilized any educational materials or services of the seminary, and provided that the student files a written cancellation form with the Office of the Registrar.
Note: Specific refund schedules for courses less than 10 weeks in length are published in the course brochures.
In SemPM (St. Paul) and Bethel Seminary of the East
| Before the first class meeting | 100% |
| Before the third class meeting | 90% |
| Before the fourth class meeting | 70% |
| Before the fifth class meeting | 50% |
| Before the sixth class meeting | 30% |
| At the start of the sixth class meeting or later | No refund |
For 5-week SemPM courses, written withdrawal:
| Prior to the start of the first class session: | 100% |
| Prior to the start of the third class session: | 30% |
No refunds will be granted after the start of the third class session.
At Bethel Seminary of the East, students dropping a course that meets on a block schedule will be granted refunds on a prorated basis with two weeks equal to one meeting on the standard refund policy. Students dropping a course that meets through the entire academic year will be granted refunds on a prorated basis with three weeks equal to one meeting on the standard refund policy.
Refunds for the Doctor of Ministry Program
A student registered in the Doctor of Ministry program is billed for the entire program in a quarterly installment basis. There is no provision for a tuition refund in the event of withdrawal or termination from the program. If a student withdraws, or is terminated from the program, any future quarterly billing installments will cease, and the student will be responsible for any outstanding balance on his or her student account. Students who believe individual circumstances warrant exceptions from published refund policy should address their appeals to the APAAC through the Office of the Registrar.
Courses for Spouses
Wives and husbands of seminary students are encouraged to take advantage of the stimulating opportunities for study while on campus. As an incentive, special tuition credit is available for spouses of students in the master’s programs while both are enrolled in course work. This benefit is given to those who apply and have a demonstrated need.
The Office of Admissions has information about the certificate and degree programs, or about taking one or more selected courses. Those desiring to take seminary work for credit should submit an application form and a transcript of their college work. Upon approval of those materials, the spouse who demonstrates need will receive up to one class each quarter for one-half tuition. An added benefit for spouses of master’s level degree students in the resident programs is free audits in all seminary level courses. Audited courses must not exceed the number of courses taken for credit by the spouse. Due to the technical nature of distance courses, the spouse audit benefit does not apply to the InMinistry program.