Chaplaincy Teach-Out Program

Hello Chaplaincy Students!

Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC)

We created this page alongside a downloadable guide to provide you with the resources you need to successfully complete your programs, transfer to other seminary programs, or seek transfer to other institutions.

For questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor.

How to Get Started

You may refer to these guidelines on how to start your program planning. If you have already decided on a specific plan, please do not hesitate to contact your Academic Advisor.

1. Clarify your option

Make sure to do this step first. To request a copy of the Chaplaincy Teach-Out Options form, send an email to chaplaincyteachout@gsot.edu.

2. Contact your Advisor

Contact your Academic Advisor by sending an email and scheduling a remote meeting through the Calendly link found on the guide.

3. Use this page or downloadable guide for reference

You may refer to this page or download the guide so you can have a printed file or digital copy saved. Make sure to follow your approved graduation plan.

4. Finish the CH Core by May 2024

If you are taking Option 1 (stay in your program until you are done), be sure to finish your Chaplaincy Core by May 2024.

Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC)
Biblical Studies Certificate (BSC)

Message from the Academic Dean

Fred Chay - Grace School of Theology in The Woodlands, TX
Dear Students,

I am delighted that you have chosen GSOT for your biblical, theological and chaplaincy training. Our goal has been to provide you with training that is biblically accurate and culturally relevant. I hope you have found it to be both.

We regret to report to you that GSOT will be suspending its Chaplaincy program due to a lack of participants. We simply have not had enough students to afford the continuation of the program. However, we will be providing a complete “Teachout Program” so that you will be able to graduate under the course catalog you entered for your Chaplaincy degree program.

We have provided below your options and the procedure for you to finish your degree at GSOT. It has been approved by the Board of Trustees and both of our accrediting agencies.

If you have any questions, please contact Fatima Villanueva, Academic Advisor for the Chaplaincy program.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Serving Him with you until He comes for us,
Fred Chay, Ph.D.
Academic Dean

Options

Each student has three options to choose from.

Chaplaincy Teach-Out Program

Option 1

Students may choose to finish their programs within a designated period of time. They are given until Spring 2023–2024 to finish their Chaplaincy Core courses and take the remaining credits after Spring 2023–2024.

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Option 2

Students may transfer to other seminary programs at Grace School of Theology. The Academic Affairs Department will provide proper assistance to expedite the completion of their programs.
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Option 3

Students may opt to transfer to other institutions to complete their degrees. Grace School of Theology will provide proper assistance in expediting their transfer credentials.

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

Academic Calendar 2023–2024

Register for CPE or CPE Supervisor here:

Applications and enrollments are open 60 days prior to beginning of the course and end after 2 weeks of course beginning.
Chaplaincy Teach-Out Program

Intensive Terms - 12 Weeks

Fall Intensive – Sept 4 to Nov 26, 2023
Winter Intensive – Dec 4 to Feb 25, 2024
Spring Intensive – Mar 4 to May 26, 2024
Summer Intensive – Jun 3 to Aug 25, 2024
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Standard Term - 15 Weeks

Summer Standard – May 8 to Aug 14, 2023
Fall Standard – Sep 4 to Dec 17, 2023
Spring Standard – Jan 8 to Apr 21, 2024
Summer Standard – May 6 to Aug 18, 2024
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Extended Terms - 24 Weeks

Fall Extended – Sep 4 to Feb 18, 2024
Winter Extended – Dec 4, 2023, to May 19, 2024
Spring Extended – Mar 4 to Aug 18, 2024
Summer Extended – Jun 3 to Nov 17, 2024

Chaplaincy Catalogs

For a quick review of the courses required for your program, find your entrance term first on Populi then verify with your governing catalog.

Entrance Term and Catalog

Go to “My Profile” and scroll down. You will see your “Entrance Term” under “Programs” in the lower right section.

Once you’ve identified your Entrance Term, match it with your governing catalog.

Graduation Plan

The chart below is a sample graduation plan to fill out. After completing this plan, submit it to your Academic Advisor for approval. Your Advisor will send you an editable copy to your gsot.edu email address. Submit it before the end of the Spring Semester 2022–2023.

Teach-Out Timeline Flowchart

You may refer to this flowchart as a summary of the steps you need to take.

Course Syllabi

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