Academic regulations

Academic Semesters

The academic year at the Evangelical Theological Seminary is divided into two semesters of 15 weeks. The last week of each semester is reserved for exams, which were not taken during the semester.

There are three breaks during the academic year: for Christmas – three weeks; for Easter – one week and the summer holiday. On National Holidays the daily schedule is the same as for working days, except there are no classes.

Attendance

Students are required to attend all the lectures for each course. Absence from any class may be excused by the professor in charge, provided the student presents, in writing, an acceptable reason for being absent and makes up the work missed to the satisfaction of the lecturer. Unexcused absences from classes may affect course final grade. Excessive absences will result in failure for the course. If you have to leave lectures you must speak with the lecturer.

If you are going to be absent for one or two days, you have to speak with the Academic Dean. If more leave is necessary, present a petition for official permission to the Board of Administration.

Examination

The final examination must be taken at the time announced by the lecturer. Rescheduling will be granted only for substantial reasons and only with the concurrence of the course professor.

Computers and written materials are not allowed in the classrooms while students are taking course examinations. This decision was adopted for reasons of fairness to all students and to ensure the security of the examination process. Declining to take an exam after having looked at the exam questions counts as a failure.