Diploma Program of Study (See Course Descriptions)

The Diploma program of study is a non-degree program and is not transferable. 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.

Master's Degrees (M.M. in Church Music; M.A. in Worship; M.A.C.E.; M.A. in Religion; M.A. in Theology; M.Div.; M.Div. in Chaplain Ministry -- See Course Descriptions)

Applicants for admission to programs of study leading to a master's degree 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.

Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.; D.Min.)

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.

For information regarding request for application, research/reflection paper, references, interview, qualifying exam, and conditional admission, please see the corresponding Handbook.

Student Handbook for Participants in the Ph.D. program
Student Handbook for Participants in the D.Min. program

Student Fees

Student fees are subject to change without notice

Payment Terms: Full amount is due within 30 days of registration or by the end of the second week of class, whichever comes first.

For Diploma Program of Study and Master's Degree Programs
Application Fee - $10
Course Fee - $175 per credit unit
NexLearn Technology Fee - $75 per term (charged every semester until graduation; first term set-up fee is $200, which includes a one-time fee of $125 for the initial payment of Logos software)

For Doctor of Ministry Degree (D.Min.) Program
Application Fee - $50 (non-refundable)
Matriculation - $1,000 per semester
Technology Fee - $150 per semester (charged every semester until graduation)
Logos Fee - $200 (First semester only)
Continuing Enrollment Fee - $500 per semester

For Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Program
Application Fee -$50 (non-refundable)
Matriculation - $1,500 per semester
Technology Fee - $150 per semester (charged every semester until graduation)
Logos Fee - $200 (First semester only)
Language Competency Exam Fee - $150
Continuing Enrollment Fee - $750 per semester

Other Fees:
Add/Drop Course - No charge
Transcript Evaluation Fee - $40
Graduation Fee - $50
Transcript Processing Fee - $5 per copy
NexLearn Online Library Fee for those not enrolled in BHCTI classes - $300 per year

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 - No charge
Course Fee - $40 per course
(Optional) NexLearn Online Library Fee - $300 per year

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. (See Incomplete Policy below)

Incomplete Policy

A grade of "I" indicates that the work required for the course was not completed. It is given only when special extenuating circumstances beyond the student's control (such as illness, death of a family member, etc.) prevent the student from completing the work or taking the exam. A request for an extension must be submitted to the Fellow teaching the course prior to the due date of the work concerned. To obtain an acceptable grade in the course, the student must complete all requirements specified by the Fellow, and will have up to an additional four weeks beyond the end of the term to complete the course. An "I" grade must be removed within the extension time granted; otherwise it will be changed to an "F". Under very unusual circumstances, a Teaching Fellow may extend an "I" for a maximum of two terms. After that, any grade changes must be handled as a petition to the Council of Senior Fellows.