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Northwestern Theological Seminary
Department of
Graduate Studies
Accelerated Academic Degree
Program (AADP)
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The Structure of Our
Degree Programs
Northwestern Theological Seminary provides (2)
two options in their academic programs based on the student's
qualifications.
The first option is our traditional degree
programs. These traditional programs are developed so that the
student can complete their degree programs in a relatively short
period of time, while at the same time providing a well rounded
course structure for those who have not had previous theological
studies or are seeking a more conventional educational program.
If qualified, the second option is the
Accelerated Academic Degree Program (AADP). This is discussed
further in this page.
Introduction to AADP
The
Northwestern Theological Seminary Accelerated Academic Degree
Program is for those who have acquired a prior degree in a Christian
major, or for those who hold degrees in other majors yet can exhibit
competency in the AADP degree major, by submission of transcripts
that reflect a minimum of 30 earned credit hours of prior studies in
courses related to the sought after AADP major, or, agree to
complete (5) five core courses and (2) two major courses.
AADP
applicants are seeking an advanced graduate level degree by thesis
or dissertation submission only. The AADP program can qualify you to
obtain a Master of Theology (Th.M.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
in a qualified major through AADP and save time by eliminating the
need for redundancies regarding coursework already accomplished in
prior education.
AADP is a degree by
research program. It is designed
to be accomplished in as little as (12) twelve weeks to (1) one year from enrollment,
if qualified.
Upon completion the student will receive, based on their program, a
Master of Theology by thesis-only in the established major, or a
Doctorate of Philosophy by dissertation-only in the established
major. The AADP student transcripts will reflect a grade based on their submission
of their thesis or dissertation only, and if required, the five core
courses and two major courses.
The
AADP degree program is a well known and accepted method in which
many students are obtaining advance graduate level degrees in a
variety of different majors in educational institutions around the
world. The thesis-only and dissertation-only degree programs are
also known by the term ‘degree by research’. There are a number of
well known universities in the USA and internationally that offer
this type of degree by research-only program.
Advantages of the
Accelerated Academic Degree Program (AADP):
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Convenient and a time-efficient way to
obtain your graduate level degree
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Continue to work full-time – An AADP
degree program can be earned on your own time schedule while you
continue to work
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Complete your degree requirements faster
than in a traditional degree program
Download AADP PDF
Informational Booklet
 To download a PDF copy of
the AADP
Informational Booklet to save or print,
click on PDF logo
How to Qualify for the AADP Program
Students interested in
applying for the AADP Program should view the requirements at the
following link:
http://www.NTSLearning.com/AADP/AADP-Requirements.html
The NTS-AADP degree
program is ideal for applicants and students that are seeking to
attain graduate level academic degrees in a qualified, yet favorably
reduced, short period of time.
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