Graduation Requirements
True Parents Theology Doctoral Program
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| Credit Completion |
* 52 credits required in the Doctoral Program of True Parents' Theology
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| Major Exam |
- Subjects: 4 freely chosen subjects, 1 question per subject - Taken in 5th semester, pass with 80 points or higher - Exam format: Essay type (online) - Writing length: Minimum 5 A4 pages, 10-point font, 160 lines per subject, 4 hours per subject |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
- Choose one foreign language excluding native language (Korean/Japanese/English/Chinese/French/German/Spanish) - Submit official certification for the selected foreign language (e.g., TOPIK Level 4 or higher) |
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| Thesis |
- Register for Thesis Advising I (5th semester) and Thesis Advising II (6th semester) - Final thesis must pass |
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| Journal Publication |
- Publication in academic journal required - Point-based system: 100 points or more(Indexed or candidate journals: 100 points, Non-indexed journals: 50 points) |
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| Academic Presentation |
- Presentation at internal or external academic conferences |
Doctor of Ministry Program
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| Credit Completion |
* 40 credits required in the Doctoral Program of True Parents' Theology
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| Major Exam |
Subjects: 4 freely chosen subjects, 1 question per subject Taken in 5th semester, pass with 80 points or higher Exam format: Essay type (online) Writing length: Minimum 3 A4 pages, 10-point font, 160 lines per subject, 2hours per subject |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
Choose one foreign language excluding native language (Korean/Japanese/English/Chinese/French/German/Spanish) Submit official certification for the selected foreign language (e.g., TOPIK Level 4 or higher) |
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| Thesis |
Register for Thesis Advising I (3th semester) and Thesis Advising II (4th semester) Final thesis must pass |
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| Journal Publication |
Publication in academic journal required Point-based system: 50 points or more (Indexed or candidate journals: 100 points, Non-indexed journals: 50 points) |
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| Academic Presentation |
Presentation at internal or external academic conferences |
Master’s Program in True Parents Theology (General Track)
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| Credit Completion |
* Master’s Program in True Parents Theology Completion of 36 credits
* For the Theology major, a thesis is required for graduation. * For the Spirituality and Pastoral Studies majors, graduation is possible by completing either a thesis or thesis-substitute courses (2 major electives). |
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| Major Exam |
Subjects:
Exam: Taken in the 3rd semester / Pass with 80 points or above |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
Students who have passed official foreign language certification tests can be recognized as having passed by submitting the relevant documents: School’s own foreign language exam (3rd semester) / Pass with 80 points or above For international students: Must pass Korean Proficiency Test Level 4 or higher before graduation |
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| Thesis |
3rd semester: Thesis Guidance I 4th semester: Thesis Guidance II Final thesis must be approved (PASS) |
Master’s Program in True Parents Theology (True Parents Spirituality Major Track)
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| Credit Completion |
* Master’s Program in True Parents Theology, True Parents Spirituality Major Track 36 Credits
For the True Parents Spirituality Major Track, students may choose either thesis graduation (supervisor selection) or non-thesis graduation in the 2nd semester. Students opting for non-thesis graduation can graduate by completing 3 courses in the 3rd semester and 3 courses in the 4th semester. |
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| Major Exam |
Subjects:
Exam: Taken in the 3rd semester / Pass with 80 points or above |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
Students who have passed official foreign language certification tests can be recognized as having passed by submitting the relevant documents: School’s own foreign language exam (3rd semester) / Pass with 80 points or above For international students: Must pass Korean Proficiency Test Level 4 or higher before graduation |
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| Thesis |
3rd semester: Thesis Guidance I 4th semester: Thesis Guidance II Final thesis must be approved (PASS) |
Master’s Program in True Parents Theology (CLA Track)
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| Credit Completion |
* Master’s Program in True Parents Theology, CLA Track 36 Credits
* For the Theology major, a thesis is required for graduation. * For the Pastoral Studies major, graduation is possible by completing either a thesis or two thesis-substitute courses (selected from major electives). |
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| Major Exam |
Subjects: Required Courses (2 courses: Study of True Parents, Major Required Course), Elective Course (1 course: any other course, including courses taught by full-time professors) Third-Semester Exam: Pass with 80 points or above |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
Students who have passed official foreign language certification tests can be recognized as having passed by submitting the relevant documents: School’s own foreign language exam (3rd semester) / Pass with 80 points or above For international students: Must pass Korean Proficiency Test Level 4 or higher before graduation |
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| Thesis |
3rd semester: Thesis Guidance I 4th semester: Thesis Guidance II Final Thesis: Pass upon Approval |
Master’s Program in Peace NGO Studies
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| Credit Completion |
* Master’s Program in Peace NGO Studies 36 Credits
* You may graduate by completing either thesis guidance or by taking two major elective courses as substitutes for the thesis. |
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| Major Exam |
Required subjects: one required course (Peace NGO Studies), and two elective courses (major required courses). Third semester examination / PASS with a score of 80 or above. |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
- 外国語公認認定試験合格者は以下の関連書類を提出することで合格認定 - 学校独自の外国語試験(3学期)合格(80点以上) - 外国人の場合は卒業までに韓国語能力試験4級以上合格必須 |
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| Thesis |
- 3学期 論文指導I申請/4学期 論文指導II申請/最終論文合格 |
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| Foreign Language Exam |
Applicants who have passed an official language proficiency test will be recognized as having fulfilled the requirement by submitting the relevant documents below. The university's own language exam (in the 3rd semester): Pass with a score of 80 or above For international students, TOPIK Level 4 or higher must be obtained before graduation |
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| Thesis |
Apply for thesis guidance in the 3rd semester (Thesis Guidance I) and the 4th semester (Thesis Guidance II); successful completion of the final thesis is required for graduation. |
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