1. BD degree (Old Regulations)
The following rules apply to students who are registered for the BD degree (Old Regulations) and Diploma in Theology (Old Regulations)
1.1
Transfer from the BD (Old Regulations) to the BD (New Regulations) is subject to the University's discretion, and individual cases will be considered on their own merits.
1.2
A student who wishes to transfer to the BD degree (New Regulations) will be able to carry over previously passed courses in the BD (Old Regulations). A student may be allowed to carry courses which are not available on the BD degree (New Regulations), but were available in the BD (Old Regulations). The table below lists how passes in courses which are not available in the BD (New Regulations), but were available in the BD (Old Regulations) can be carried forward:
| Course in BD (Old Regulations) | Accreditation of prior learning/equivalent course to be given in BD (New Regulations) |
|---|---|
| New Testament in English | Introduction to the New Testament |
| New Testament (with Greek texts) | Introduction to the New Testament |
| Church History: The Church to AD 461 | Church history: Reformation and society c.1450 - c.1600 OR a level 5 optional course if the student already has a pass in Church history: Reformation and society c.1450 - c.1600 |
| Church History: Issues in 19th century Christianity | Church history: Reformation and society c.1450 - c.1600 OR a level 5 optional course if the student already has a pass in Church history: Reformation and society c.1450 - c.1600 |
| Old Testament theology | Level 6 optional course (excluding the Dissertation) |
| Religious language | Level 6 optional course (excluding the Dissertation) |
1.3
If a student has a pass in a course where the title has changed, but the syllabus remains the same, this pass will automatically be carried forward when a student transfers:
| Course title in BD (Old Regulations) | Course title in BD (New Regulations) |
|---|---|
| Old Testament | Introduction to the Old Testament |
| Science and religion | Religion and science |
| Intertestamental studies | Second Temple Judaism |
1.4
The marks obtained in passed courses will be taken into consideration for classification purposes and students will not be able to re-sit a course for which they have been credited.
1.5
The attempts at any failed courses will be carried forward and will be counted towards the number of attempts permitted at the same courses subsequent to transfer.
1.6
A student who transfers from the BD degree (Old Regulations) to the BD degree (New Regulations) will carry their period of registration with them.
1.7
A student who transfers from the BD degree (Old Regulations) to the BD degree (New Regulations) must follow the rules of progression and structure laid out in the New Regulations, regardless of the courses already passed (i.e. a student may be required to complete courses at a level lower than those already passed, in order to progress through the New Regulations structure).
1.8
A student who is registered for the BD degree (Old Regulations) and has entered the examination for ten courses will not be permitted to transfer to the BD degree (New Regulations).
1.9
For the BD degree (New Regulations) a student is required to enter the examinations for 12 courses - two more courses in total than for the BD degree (Old Regulations).
1.10
A student is able to transfer from the BD (Old Regulations) to the BD (New Regulations) up until 2014.
