An articulation agreement between William Carey University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary is making it easier for WCU graduates to continue master’s degree-level studies at NOBTS.
Here’s how it works:
- NOBTS offers a Master of Divinity which includes 88 credit hours of coursework.
- Many undergraduate students in WCU’s departments of Christian Ministries and Biblical Studies take courses similar to those offered at NOBTS. In the past, WCU graduates continuing their education at NOBTS had the option to test out of courses similar to those taken at the undergraduate level.
- With the new articulation agreement, WCU graduates receive “advance standing” if they earned a B or above in specified undergraduate courses and submit a research paper that demonstrates research and writing competencies.
- Qualifying students may receive up to 23 credit hours toward their master’s degree without any testing or fees.
- This program is offered to students who have graduated within the past five years.
“This agreement capitalizes on William Carey’s fast-paced, intense undergraduate work with NOBTS’s Master of Divinity degree,” said Dr. Brett Golson, chair of the WCU Department of Christian Ministries.
“It is especially good for students because it saves money and time. What once took four years at the undergraduate level, and three years at the graduate level, can now take a total of five years without sacrificing educational excellence.”
Dr. Daniel Caldwell, chair of the WCU Department of Biblical Studies, agrees: “This program acknowledges the value of coursework completed at William Carey University and saves our students both time and money as they work towards completing master’s level degrees at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.”
Mac McElveen is a May 2019 WCU graduate. He is now pursuing a Master of Divinity in Biblical Languages degree at NOBTS and serves as youth minister at Hillcrest Baptist Church in Franklinton, La.
“The Department of Christian Ministries at William Carey University prepared me for the academic rigors of theological work at the master’s level. Whether it is writing extensive research papers, debating theological topics, communicating God’s truths to people, or recalling facts from history, I am comfortable in my new class settings,” McElveen said.
“I was able to start at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary this fall with twenty-three credit hours, two and a half semesters, already applied to my master’s transcript. I am grateful for the partnership between these two great institutions.”
NOBTS President Dr. Jamie Dew said he is pleased to have this partnership in place: “We are deeply grateful for the work of William Carey University in training people for gospel ministry. Partnerships like these are essential for maximizing our collective efforts and preparing the next generation of servants for kingdom work.”
