Orientation/Convocation for M.A. in Theology

Dec 11, 2015

Welch College will hold an orientation on January 5, 2016, for students admitted to the Master of Arts degree in Theology and Ministry, as well as prospective students interested in the program.
The one-day orientation is required for all admitted students, but others who are interested in the program are invited to attend.

Students and prospective students will have the opportunity to meet the administration, faculty, and staff and get information on the College’s unique hybrid course design, which includes a combination of on-line and on-campus instruction. They will learn about services available to graduate students, including tuition costs, scholarships, and loan information.

Lodging for Monday night and Tuesday meals (light breakfast and buffet lunch) will be provided for those who respond before December 18. (Students who wish to bring family may obtain information on local hotels at welch.edu/visit-local-hotels.)

New graduate students and those interested in the program are required to register on the College website: welch.edu/mastersreg by December 18, 2015.

The agenda for this meeting will be as follows:

8:30 AM              Continental Breakfast

9:45 AM              Welcome and Devotional – President Matt Pinson
Introduction of Program Personnel – Dr. Greg Ketteman, Provost
Graduate Program Overview – Dr. Kevin Hester, Dean of the School of Theology
Graduate Program Course Design – Dr. Jeff Cockrell, Graduate Program Coordinator
Introduction to Populi – Mr. Allan Crowson, Adult Studies
Welch Library – Mrs. Carol Reid, Librarian
Student Services – Dr. Jon Forlines, Vice President for Student Services
Business Office/Financial Aid – Mrs. Angie Edgmon, Financial Aid Office
Question and Answer – Panel

10:30 AM           Advisor Meetings and Financial Aid Counseling
Library Tour (optional) – Mrs. Carol Reid

11:30 AM           Buffet Lunch

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