Purpose of the Handbook

The purpose of the Handbook is to make the graduate student aware that ETS is a seminary with residential students and to enable the student to be aware of his/her responsibilities and of life at the school. In the best interest of the school community some rules are absolutely necessary. The prospective graduate student of Lee University who expects to attend courses at ETS should be aware of the special atmosphere and be aware of this before making application.

Applicants to study in the Masters programs must do so on the official application form (see website), submit two academic references and one personal character reference, possess an accredited Bachelor degree (EQF Level 6), evidence of at least one year of work experience, and, in specific cases, may be required to submit a piece of academic writing. The application will be considered by a three member Admissions Committee at ETS. Special access: Any student not meeting the normal requirements may apply for special access in accordance with German university law, and will be referred to the program co-ordinators at Lee who may exercise discretion and sanction an acceptance on probation.

Graduate studies courses offered in conjunction with Lee University are aimed at mature students who have completed undergraduate education equivalent to a Bachelor degree (EQF Level 6) and desire advanced training for Leadership in Christian Ministries. In addition to giving each student a balanced exposure to biblical, historical, theological and/or psychological studies through the required courses, there is an emphasis on developing skills and competence in leadership preparation.

Via the ‘In-Service Model’ available at ETS, students are taking graduate courses, part-time, leading towards the Master of Arts, both 90 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) hours. The courses are normally completed in three years but may be extended, to a maximum of six years. Part-time students are allowed to study 15 ECTS per semester. Marriage and Family Studies students should normally have completed undergraduate work in Counselling or Psychology, but Lee University enables students who have completed undergraduate degrees in other fields of study to access the programs. Students in Pentecostal Charismatic Theology should normally possess a Bachelor (EQF Level 6) in theology, but if the degree is in another field may be required to fulfill 4 courses (12 ECTS) of propedeutical studies, eg Systematic Theology, Church History, which may be studied during the year of work experience.