JSTB - Special Student Status Special Student Status Special Student Status is recommended for persons who, as resident or commuter students, have as their primary objective an unstructured period for general theological renewal or pastoral training. It is also recommended for persons who are not certain that they want to enroll in a formal degree program, but do want to undertake some graduate theological study. Special students may enroll for an academic semester or an entire academic year, and for one or more courses within any given semester.
Special students take courses of their own choosing.
Each has an academic advisor who can assist the student in course selection and can help define a program of studies. Audit privileges allow further flexibility in programming. Admission for Special Student Status JSTB welcomes application of all qualified persons wishing to enter the program. The degree of Bachelor of Arts or its equivalent is a prerequisite. Addmission procedures can be found in the Academic Programs section.