Brite Divinity School reserves the right to change any statement, policy or procedure set forth in this handbook, when deemed in the best interest of Brite Divinity School and within established procedures. This handbook is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between any student and Brite Divinity School.

Brite Divinity School regularly reviews and assesses program requirements and program offerings. From time to time, necessary changes occur which will have an impact upon a student’s progress toward degree completion. While the Divinity School will strive to accommodate students in implementation of changes, the Divinity School reserves the right to make such changes and to require students to adjust their programs accordingly. Changes to academic programs are not made lightly. There is no guarantee that an entering student will not experience changes in requirements before graduation, especially if time to graduation is longer than the time to complete the program as a full-time student.

The Divinity School’s distinctive purpose is educating persons for varied ministries in churches and communities. Churches, however, retain the exclusive right and responsibility to determine the appropriate qualifications for ordained and licensed ministry, to assess the fitness for ministry of individual candidates, and to credential persons for ministerial leadership.

General Information
Welcome From the Dean
Mission, Vision and Core Values
History and Relationship with TCU
Accreditation
Nondiscrimination Statement
Board of Trustees
Administrative Officers and Staff
The Permanent Faculty and Emerita-Emeritus Faculty
Affiliate and Occasional Faculty
Facilities
Parking
Energy Conservation and Recycling Policies
Denominational Programs
Programmatic Initiatives
Soul Repair Center
Lifelong Learning

Admissions
First Master's Degree
Collaborative Degrees
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy
Non-Degree Applicants
Applicants without a Completed Undergraduate Degree
International Applicants
Transfer of Credits and Degree Transfers
Criminal Background Checks
Orientation Requirements

Student Financial Support and Policies
Program Rates
Housing Rates
Tuition and Fees
Scholarships, Grants and Awards
Graduate Assistantship
Federal, State, and Private Loan Funds
Student-initiated withdrawal from courses and refund policy

Calendars
Fall 2025
Spring 2026

Common Life and Student Services
Student Success
Student Resources
Safety
Inclement Weather
Student Associations

Codes Of Conduct
Student Code of Conduct
Academic Conduct and Plagiarism Policy
Rights And Responsibilities
Student Open Door and Grievance Policy
Procedures In Response to Violations Of Student Code Of Conduct
Title IX Policy
Electronics And Computer Information and Policies
Library Conduct Policy

Academic Information and Policies
General Academic Information and Policies
Course Policies
Advising and Registration
Grading Policies
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Field Education and Supervised Ministry

Degree Program Requirements
Master of Divinity
Master of Arts in Theology and Ministry
Master of Theological Studies
Certificates
Collaborative Degree Programs with Neeley School of Business
Collaborative Degree Programs with TCU Department of Social Work
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Interpretation

Course Listings
Recent Courses of Instruction

Student Forms
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