2019-20
Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (Ministry)
RESOLUTION
The Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (Ministry) is governed by Resolutions of the University Court. The provisions of Resolution No. 582 supporting the Generic Undergraduate Regulations are set out with those Regulations. The provisions of Resolution No. 586 are as follows:
1. The Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (Ministry) (BD (Min)) may be awarded by the Senate of the University of Glasgow in the College of Arts (the College) as a General Degree and as a Degree with Honours, in such designations as may be prescribed by Regulations.
2. The award of the Degree shall be governed by Resolution No. 582 - “Generic Regulations for the award of Degrees gained by the successful completion of Undergraduate Programmes” together with such Supplementary Regulations as are contained in this Resolution No. 586 - “Degree of Bachelor of Divinity (Ministry)”. The Supplementary Regulations are set out in the Schedule of Regulations attached to this Resolution.
3. The early exit awards of Diploma of Higher Education and Certificate of Higher Education are also included in the Regulations.
REGULATIONS
1. Recognition of Prior Learning
A graduate of this University holding a BD (Min) general degree, may, if they have fulfilled the requirements for admission to Honours, and at the discretion of the Head of the School of Critical Studies (or their nominee), be admitted to Junior Honours. Thereafter, if the graduate is awarded Honours by the examiners, they shall receive a certificate to that effect.
2. Minimum and Maximum Period of Study
Generic Undergraduate Regulation §3 does not apply to this programme and is replaced by the following:
2.1 A full-time candidate for the BD (Min) (general and with Honours) shall normally complete courses of study in the relevant subject over no less than four and no more than six academic sessions and a candidate for the BD (Min) with Honours shall include study at the Honours level, completed within two academic sessions, in a Junior Honours year and a Senior Honours year.
2.2 A part-time candidate for the BD (Min) degree with Honours shall complete courses of study in the relevant subject extending over at least five academic sessions normally including at least three academic sessions and no more than five academic sessions of study at the Honours standard.
3. Progress
Further to Generic Undergraduate Regulations §10 and §11, the following apply:
3.1 The minimum requirements for progress to a succeeding year of study are as follows:
| After one session: | The candidate must have obtained at least 80 credits, of which at least 60 must be at grade D3 or above and achieved a grade point average[1] of at least 9.0. |
| After two sessions: | The candidate must have obtained at least 180 credits of which at least 100 must be at grade D3 or above and achieved a grade point average of at least 9.0. At least 40 credits must be at level 2. |
| After three sessions: | The candidate must have obtained:
240 credits with a minimum grade point average of 9.0; 160 credits at grade D3 or above; 80 credits at level 2 or above. |
3.2 Entry to Honours
The following requirement applies in addition to those set out in Generic Undergraduate Regulation §15.1:
a) completion of 12 standard courses (or equivalent) including five at level 1 and five at level 2 from the list of qualifying courses in Theology & Religious Studies.
b) A candidate in possession of a prior degree or equivalent qualification may be permitted to complete the Degree of BD (Ministry) Honours in three years on condition (i) that they have completed the first year of the normal curriculum with a grade-point average of at least 12.0 without resits, with at least one course completed at grade B3 or above, and with none falling below D3, and (ii) that they have satisfied any specific prerequisites (other than those requiring the completion of a level two course) for Honours options they propose to take.
4. Courses Available to Candidates
4.1 A full list of the courses which qualify for the degrees of BD (Min) is to be found in the relevant Programme Specifications.
4.2 Details of the courses on offer in any given year are provided in the relevant School handbooks.
5. Programme Requirements for the Award of the Degree
The following requirements apply in addition to those set out in Generic Undergraduate Regulations §14 and §16:
5.1 BD (Min) General Degree
5.1.1 In the first and second year of study the candidate must complete 12 standard courses which must include five at level 1 and five at level 2 from the list of qualifying courses in Theology & Religious Studies.
5.1.2 In the third and fourth years of the general degree the candidate shall take sufficient courses at levels 2/3 drawn from the list of qualifying courses in Theology & Religious Studies to make up a graduating curriculum of a total of 480 credits. At least 60 of the credits taken in the third and fourth years must be at level 3.
5.2 Degree of BD (Min) with Honours
5.2.1 Each candidate for the Honours Degree will complete 240 credits from the range of Honours courses offered in Theology & Religious Studies which will include a dissertation.
5.2.2 A candidate admitted to Junior Honours may take a subject additional to the Honours curriculum with the approval of the Head(s) of the Honours School(s) concerned. Any additional courses will not be included in the calculation of the Honours classification.
[1] The grade point average is determined with reference to the schedule of grades and grade points contained in Schedule A and Schedule B of the University’s Code of Assessment. The grade point average is calculated by taking the product of each course’s weight and the candidate’s grade points and dividing the sum of these products by the sum of the courses’ weights. The weights shall correspond to the courses’ credit ratings unless specified otherwise in the relevant programme documentation. The grade point average is expressed to one decimal place (§16.34(a) of the Code of Assessment). In determining whether a candidate has achieved a required grade point average, no further rounding is permitted. For example, a candidate achieving a grade point average of 8.9 would not satisfy a requirement for a grade point average of 9.0.