Policies

Credit Transfer and Advanced Standing Policy A maximum of 12 credits may be transferred toward the M.A. Transfer credits must have been earned within the previous ten- year period.

Saint Vincent College & Seminary 2025-2027 Saint Vincent Seminary Institutional Bulletin Addendum Effective Date: 5/14/2026 Addendum to Page: 163 (Transfer Credit Policy/Advanced Class Standing) Description: The following revision of the Transfer Credit Policy/Advanced Class Standing policy in the Saint Vincent Seminary Institutional Bulletin is effective for all students admitted to courses or degree programs as of the Summer Term 2026. Transfer Credit Policy/Advanced Class Standing Saint Vincent Seminary’s mission is to train priests, religious, and lay people as servant-leaders for the Roman Catholic Church. The maximum number of transferrable credits for the respective programs are listed below: - For the Master of Divinity program degree (Ordination)—maximum of sixty (60) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree program in Sacred Scripture—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts program degree in Systematic Theology—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree program in Ecclesial Ministry—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree program in Catholic Philosophical Studies — maximum of thirty (30) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree program in Ministry—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For graduate certificate programs—maximum of six (6) transfer credits

- To transfer credit from previous course work to the Discipleship Stage theology/philosophical intellectual formation programs, the course must have been taken within the last 10 years. Note that not all transfer credits and courses can apply to this program. A maximum of 60 credits may be transferred, and transfer credits must have been obtained within the previous ten-year period.

(Normally, a period of two to three years will be needed to complete all degree requirements.) Credit Transfer Policy A maximum of 12 credits may be transferred toward the M.A. Transfer credits must have been earned within the previous ten-year period.

Credit Transfer A maximum of 12 credits may be transferred toward the M.A. Transfer credits must have been earned within the previous ten-year period.

Transfer Credit Policy/Advanced Class Standing Saint Vincent Seminary’s mission is to train priests, religious, and lay people as servant-leaders for the Roman Catholic Church. To be acceptable, transfer credits must have been completed within ten (10) years of the date of application to Saint Vincent Seminary. There are limits to the maximum number of transferrable credits: - For the Master of Divinity degree (Ordination)—maximum of sixty (60) transfer credits - For the Master of Divinity degree (Non-Ordination)—maximum of fifty (50) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree in Sacred Scripture—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree in Systematic Theology—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree in Ecclesial Ministry—maximum of twelve (12) transfer credits - For the Master of Arts degree in Catholic Philosophical Studies — maximum of thirty (30) transfer credits 163