SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL YEAR & CREDIT

1. The Trimester System is in effect at MBTS. The school year is divided into three terms: January-April (1st term), June-July (2nd term), and September-November (3rd term). The academic year begins in January and new students are normally admitted at the beginning of the 1st term. The 2nd term is the “Mission Term” when the School of Trans-Cultural Mission (STCM) is conducted. Graduation is held once a year at the end of the 3rd term.

2. The Normal School Week

* Most of the classes are from Tuesday–Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm daily. (Classes in the afternoon and evening will be arranged when necessary)

* Intensive Courses. A 2-credit course in one week means classes are held from Tuesday – Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm daily.

* Online courses are not bound to the above arrangement. Rather, they are offered via two approaches:

- Synchronous: Classes are conducted according to schedule set by the seminary.

- Asynchronous: Students download materials and study according to their own schedule.

3. The Credit System is explained in the section Academic Credit & Grading. The standard load for a full-time Diploma and Bachelor level student in an 8 weeks’ period is 12 credit (including Practicum), and Master level student is 10 credit (including Practicum).