Policies
Semester Enrollment Fee Policy
This policy explains how the Semester Enrollment Fee is assessed for active students, including w...
What is the Student Appeals Process?
Students should follow the academic appeals process to resolve any academic problem or issue that...
What are the policies and procedures for student claims and disputes?
Any claim or dispute arising from or related to the student’s relationship to CBTS shall be settl...
What are the policies regarding student information privacy?
Student Information Privacy Policy and Statement CBTS maintains the security and confidentiality...
What are the CBTS policies regarding academic integrity?
Academic Integrity CBTS assumes that all of its students desire to pursue all academic work with...
What is the policy for dropping and adding courses?
Drop/Add Policy Dropping Live Classes For all live classes, both live-streamed and in-person, a...
How does multiple choice scoring work in Pathway?
Multiple choice grades in Pathway can be confusing. This article explains how Pathway calculates ...
What is the withdrawal policy?
Student Withdrawal Policy A student planning to withdraw from CBTS must report this in writing t...
How many online discussion forums am I required to attend?
Theological Discussion Forums We use video webconferencing to facilitate multiple live interacti...
How many modular courses (modules) am I required to attend?
All students are required to attend the following number of in-person modular courses over the co...
What are the CBTS policies regarding plagiarism?
Plagiarism Policy & Academic Integrity CBTS holds dear the Christian virtues of integrity and ho...
Courses
By when do I need to finish a Pathway class after registration?
Students will have 6 months from the date of registration to complete all assignments and finish ...
What if I cannot complete a Pathway class by the deadline?
If you have not completed the Pathway course (including receiving...
What do I do if if I cannot meet the coursework deadline in a live semester class?
If you are unable to meet the set deadline, you will need to contact the professor directly and a...
What do I do if I've submitted all assignments but they're not yet graded and the deadline is approaching?
If the deadline is approaching and you have assignments submitted but not yet gra...
Will my grades for the class be impacted if I request an extension because I'm waiting for my papers to be graded?
Don't worry. If you request an extension because you are waiting for assignments ...
How long before the class deadline must all written assignments be turned in?
All assignments must be graded prior to the course deadline. Students must submit all written ass...
What happens if I do not complete my coursework or ask for an extension within 30 days of the deadline for a modular or live semester class?
You will be given an “F” failing letter grade for the course.
When might my grade be affected by requesting a class extension?
Requesting a class extension might affect your grade when you require more than o...
What happens if I do not complete a CBTS Pathway course within the allotted timeframe and I'm not granted an extension?
You will receive a failing grade and will need to register for the course and sta...
What if I need another course extension after having one already approved?
Students who have already received an extension and are unable to complete the co...
For modular classes, what is the usual timeframe within which I must complete my coursework?
You are typically given 90 days from the last lecture in a modular course to comp...
Programs
How long after initial enrollment am I expected to complete the MDiv/BDiv program?
Students enrolled in the MDiv/BDiv program are expected to complete their course ...
How long after initial enrollment am I expected to complete the MATS/DTS program?
Students enrolled in the MATS/DTS program are expected to complet...
How long after initial enrollment am I expected to complete the MABS/DBS program?
Students enrolled in the MABS/DBS program are expected to complet...
How long after initial enrollment am I expected to complete the MAPS/DPS or MARBS programs?
Students enrolled in the MAPS/DPS & MARBS programs are expected t...
What if I cannot complete the CBTS Program I am undertaking by the expected deadline?
Any student unable to meet the above deadlines shall contact the Dean of Students...
Mentors & Proctors
What are the CBTS mentoring guidelines?
The mentoring guidelines can be found at cbtseminary.org/pastoral-mentoring.
Which students are required to have a mentor?
All MAPS/DPS & MDiv/BDiv students must have a mentor. This is not a requirement f...
What is expected of my proctor?
Quite simply, all the proctor is expected to do is ensure that you are taking the...
Who can serve as a proctor?
It is preferable, but not absolutely necessary for your proctor to be an officer ...