Diploma Program of Study (See Course Descriptions)
Applicants who are at least 25 years old and do not have a baccalaureate degree may apply to a Diploma program of study. An applicant must meet the following requirements prior to admission into Carroll Institute:
- Earned High School Diploma or its Equivalent (Graduate Equivalency Diploma). The student must submit a copy of the high school diploma or GED.
- Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required, reflecting evidence of the applicant's character, commitment, and readiness for diploma level study in ministry preparation.
- Church Endorsement. The applicant is required to have the Church Endorsement Form completed by the church of which the applicant is a member.
Professional Ministry Programs of Study (See Course Descriptions)
Applicants for admission to the Professional Ministry programs of study are required to have completed a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university. An applicant must meet the following requirements prior to admission into Carroll Institute:
- Earned Baccalaureate Degree. Official transcripts must be sent to the Institute by all colleges/universities that have conferred degrees upon the applicant. The applicant is responsible for having these sent. Applicants will be considered who have a comparable degree from a recognized institution outside the United States. The degree must be evaluated by a recognized credentials evaluation service such as World Education Services (WES), PO. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station, New York, NY 10113-0745, phone 1-900-937-3895, www.wes.org.
- Letters of Recommendation. Three letters of recommendation are required reflecting evidence of the applicant's character, commitment, and readiness for professional-ministry level study in ministry preparation.
- Church Endorsement. The applicant is required to have the Church Endorsement Form completed by the church of which the applicant is a member. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is a prerequisite for admission.
Advanced Courses of Study (See Advanced Studies Handbook)
Applicants entering Carroll Institute for the first time are required to complete all general admission application procedures. All returning students must update personal information on the Admissions form. An earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university (or an equivalent diploma approved by the Institute) and a master's degree or its equivalent from an accredited seminary or university must have been completed by the time the applicant begins advanced study.
Request for Application. In order to apply for the program of Advanced Course of Study program, an applicant must have maintained an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in all graduate level work and a GPA of 3.5 in graduate level work related to specific area of the advanced course of study (Cluster Area). All prior work will be evaluated before acceptance into a specific area of study. Applicants may be required to complete additional courses to meet equivalency requirements. The preliminary step toward application is to submit a letter requesting application material from the Advanced Studies Council. This request may be submitted when the student has completed one-half of a prerequisite degree. The letter of request should include:
- Statement of goals and purpose for pursuing an Advanced Course of Study;
- Declaration of the chosen Learning Cluster discipline (see above) for major study;
- A formal request for application materials, including the following documents:
Transcripts. Transcript request forms will be included in the application materials. When entering Carroll Institute for the first time, an applicant must request official transcripts from all schools that have conferred baccalaureate and master's degrees. Transcripts must be received by the Institute directly from the granting institutions.
Graduate Record Examination or Miller Analogies Test. For admission each applicant must attain a minimum total score of 1000 on the Graduate Record Examination. This total requires a minimum of 500 on the verbal test; the other 500 may be accomplished by either the quantitative or the analytical portion of the test. On the MAT, a minimum score of 50 is expected. The applicant will arrange to take the GRE or the MAT and forward the results to the Institute. Carroll Institute does not administer these tests.
Research Paper. For admission each applicant must submit to the Advanced Studies Council a research paper either previously prepared (an ungraded copy) or prepared especially for the application on a subject in the student's chosen major field of study. This paper should be 25-35 pages in length. The paper should represent the applicant's best quality of research and writing. The form and style should follow the 7th edition of Kate Turabian, A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations. The paper will be graded in terms of form, presentation, and content to determine whether the student is capable of doing research and writing at an advanced level.
References. For admission each applicant must provide three recommendations by former professors who are familiar with the applicant’s academic ability. Forms for these references will be included in the Advanced Studies application materials.
Interview. Each approved applicant will be interviewed by the Advanced Studies Council prior to taking Qualifying Examinations. No interview will be scheduled until each stage of the application process has been satisfactorily completed: application form with accompanying documents, references, and research paper.
Qualifying Examinations. Each applicant will take qualifying examinations. This examination probes the applicant's general ability to organize thoughts and express those thoughts logically and clearly around topics related to the applicant's chosen major field of study.
Conditional Admission. All applicants are admitted conditionally to the Advanced Course of Study with the understanding that their performance for this level of work will be reviewed carefully each term until the conditional period is completed. Conditional status will not extend into the student's second full year of study. If the student's performance is not adequate at that point the Committee will make a determination to terminate the student's further participation in the program.
Student Fees
(Student fees are subject to change without notice.)
For Diploma and Professional Ministry Courses of Study
Registration Fee $40/per term
Course Fee $250/per course
Online Library Fee $125/per year
For Advanced Courses of Study in Church Ministries
Registration Fee $40/per term
Course Fee $200/per unit
For Advanced Courses of Study in Research Studies
Matriculation Fee $750/per term
For Online Classes
Registration Fee $40/per term
Course Fee $250/per course
For Readers
A "Reader" at Carroll Institute takes courses much like an auditor in other institutions. Individuals who elect to take courses as a Reader may attend class sessions, receive class materials, participate in class discussions and activities, and have access to the online eLibrary. Courses attended by Readers, however, do not apply toward course of study requirements and are not transcriptable. Individuals who become Readers should only do so after determining that they do not want to apply the course(s) toward a program of study for a degree.
Registration Fee NA
Course Fee $40/per course
Online Library Fee $125/per year
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Other Fees:
Application Fee: No Charge
Add/Drop Add Course: No Charge
(Student may only Add a class through the end of the first week of classes.)
Transcript Evaluation Fee: No Charge
Conference Course: Course Fee Only (no additional charge)
Refund Policy
Students who drop a course before the first class meeting receive a full refund of the course fee. Students withdrawing within the first two weeks of class receive a 50% refund of the course fee. No refund is given after the second week of classes.
Students who withdraw from all courses before the first class in a given term will receive a full refund of the Registration Fee. Students who withdraw from all courses in the first two weeks of class receive a 50% refund. No refund is given for the Registration Fee after the second week of class.
Withdrawal Policy
Students who withdraw from a class during the first 4 weeks will receive a (W) withdrawal. Students who withdraw after 4 weeks will receive a failing grade (F). A student who considers withdrawing after the 4th week will be given the option of taking an incomplete grade (I) and will be allowed up to an additional 4 weeks beyond the end of the term to complete the course. If the course is not completed by the end of the 4th additional week, the incomplete automatically becomes a failing grade (F). If there are extraordinary circumstances, a student may petition the Senior Fellows for an exception to this policy.
Application and Registration
IF YOU ARE READY TO APPLY, COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS:
If you plan to become a student at Carroll Institute, please visit our website at www.bhcti.org and complete the Application for Admission. Download and print the Church Endorsement form and three Recommendation for Admission Forms. Additional instructions are given online. The Institute admits students year-round and accepts applications at any time. At least six weeks prior to enrollment in a Term, you should submit the following:
You may contact us in one of the following ways:
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute
120 E. Abram St.
Arlington, Texas 76010
Voice: 817-274-4284
Fax: 817-274-2226
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Website: www.bhcti.org
IF YOU ARE READY TO REGISTER FOR COURSES, FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Registration for classes will be possible only after admission has been granted.
Registration for a course will begin four weeks and close one day prior to start of classes. Students will register for courses online. Prior to the beginning of class, all course requirements and textbook lists will be available online.
Regular courses of study at Carroll Institute are conducted in four, eight-week terms (Alpha Term, Emmanuel Term, Paschal Term, and Omega Term). Because of the intense nature of the terms, one would only expect within a single term to complete half the number of courses normally completed in a semester. For example, students who normally take four courses in a semester should divide this load between two terms and take two courses each term.
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