Language Requirements 4.1. General Language Requirements 4.1.1. Graduate study in theology requires competence in languages other than English.
Requirements vary according to programme and department.
With authorization different languages may be substituted for those normally required. Competence in a language is defined as the ability to correctly read texts of moderate difficulty in that language with the use of a dictionary. It is the skill which may normally be demonstrated by passing two semester courses in a language at University level. Departments may in some cases require proficiency, a higher level of competence normally demonstrated by passing four semester courses rather than two. The student may take a language course at the University or a TST sponsored language course and pass the examination at the end of it.