Teaching rules

Article 1 Academic Year and Semester

I. Each academic year begins on September 1st and ends on August 31st of the following year.

II. Semester: An academic year consists of two semesters and one summer break, including the first semester (Autumn, September to December), a one-month winter break in January, and...

The second semester (spring, February to early June) and summer (mid-June to mid-August) consist of [number] weeks of classes per semester.

16 weeks.

Article 2 Admission

I. This institution accepts Christians from all churches or other denominations. Please submit an application form, personal statement, and academic credentials (transcripts or...).

Graduation certificate and related documents.

2. Document review and interview; a written test may be added if necessary.

3. Letters of recommendation (from pastors, elders, and school teachers).

Those who pass the review by the admissions committee will be admitted as students of this college.

Article 3 School System and Admissions

*Note 1: According to the University Law, those who have graduated from a five-year or two-year college with equivalent academic qualifications and have been out of school for more than three years are eligible to apply for a master's program with equivalent academic qualifications.

The school may, based on actual needs, add additional requirements regarding relevant work experience and minimum seniority.

Note 2: Selective Students: Students who are not yet clear about their intentions and goals for enrollment may enroll as selective students in advance. (Administrative Meeting, August 22, 2025)

(1) Anyone who has graduated from university or has equivalent academic qualifications may apply to be a student in the master’s program of this college.

(2) Anyone who has graduated from a junior college or has equivalent academic qualifications may apply to be a student in the pre-master's program of this college.

(3) The maximum study period is 2 years.

(4) The maximum number of credits that can be earned is 9.

(5) If you are admitted to the college as a formal student within three years, the courses/credits you have already taken will be recognized; you will need to follow the college's admission procedures and submit all required documents upon enrollment.

(6) Only academic qualifications will be reviewed for selected students; no recommendation letter is required.

Note 3: If any student has problems related to their faith, lifestyle, or studies, the college may convene a meeting and appoint appropriate personnel to provide regular guidance/observation. If there is no significant improvement after guidance/observation, the student may be assisted in transferring to a lower grade (reducing coursework or conditionally continuing their studies) or expelled.

Article 4 Student Class

I. Regular Students: Those who pass the review and interview by the Admissions Committee or are admitted through transfer will be officially enrolled students of this college.

Abbreviation: formal birth.

II. Selective Students: Students who are not yet clear about their enrollment intentions may enroll as selective students in advance (see Note 2 on the system of study and admissions).

III. Auditors: Students who attend courses without being admitted through the college's admission process, or students who enroll in courses that do not require credits from the college.

They are called "auditors".

Article 5 Registration

I. All newly admitted and transfer students should register and select courses within the designated start date of each semester. New students (including transfer students)

Students must pay a registration fee upon initial registration.

II. Students who wish to enter another program after completing one program (degree) must resubmit their application materials, personal statement, and application form.

fee.

3. Students must complete course selection, internships, and pay tuition fees according to the specified dates announced during each semester's course selection period. Failure to pay on time will result in consequences.

Consumers need to submit an application for deferred payment or installment payment to the General Affairs Office and fill out an application form. The application form must be approved by the class teacher.

It will then be submitted to the scholarship committee for review.

IV. Doctoral students who have completed all required courses are required to pay a "continuing registration" fee of NT$3,500 per year until they complete their dissertation.

The fee is to retain student status, continue to use school resources, and seek thesis guidance.

Article 6 Payment

1. After students sign and fill out the course selection registration form, they must pay the credit fees to the designated bank account within the time specified by the school to complete the registration.

Registration. If you need to apply for installment payments, you must pay at least 2,000 yuan per subject first, and then pay the rest in installments.

2. Students who need to apply for financial aid should submit their applications when selecting courses (the forms can be obtained from the Pastoral Affairs Office).

Third, students enrolled in extended education credit classes or auditing classes are not eligible to apply for subsidies.

Article 7 Course Selection and Enrollment Regulations

1. Students must fill out a course selection form when the course selection is announced each semester, and submit it to the Academic Affairs Office for registration after obtaining the signature of their class tutor.

2. After students sign and fill out the course selection form, they must complete the payment within the time specified by the school to complete the course registration process.

3. "Statutory number of students required to start a class": 6 students for doctoral programs and 8 students for master's programs are required to start a class (excluding auditors).

4. "Adding/dropping courses" period: The deadline for adding/dropping courses is within one week of the start of the course. After that, students may not change their selected courses.

5. If you choose to drop out of a course after selecting it, it will be considered a "dropout" and you will not be eligible for a refund.

VI. Except for students who fail and need to retake the course, students who take the same course repeatedly will not receive credits or grades for that course.

7. For applicants who apply as "auditors", the college will not issue academic credit certificates.

8. Three types of students may audit one master's or certificate course each semester free of charge (however, a course fee will still apply):

1. Graduates of the Master of Science program; 2. Doctoral students who have completed their Master's credits; 3. Full-time staff members of the institute.

Article 8 Transferring schools and transferring classes within the same institution

I. Transfer Students: Transfer students (those transferring from other institutions to this college)

1. The credit transfer for courses taken at the original school shall be decided by the Academic Affairs Committee.

2. Students who have completed all required courses but are only writing their dissertations must complete at least three more courses at this college before transferring.

II. Intra-hospital transfer options:

1. Students in the Xuanshuo and Mushuo programs who wish to switch to the Daoshuo program must obtain their supervisor's approval, apply six months in advance, and submit a recommendation letter according to the Daoshuo standards.

Recommend books, then conduct oral and oral interviews.

2. Transferring to another class must be reviewed and approved by the Academic Affairs Committee, which will also determine the required credits and subjects.

Article 9 Teaching Method

I. Our college adopts a hybrid system of in-person and video classes.

Second, students who can attend in-person classes should do so as much as possible.

3. Students taking video classes must turn on their cameras to participate in each class. If they need to go offline, they must obtain the instructor's approval.

Item 10 Results

I. Performance Evaluation

Assessment: Grades and Scores

II. Passing score

1. Students in the Master’s/Doctoral program who have a grade of B- (70) or above are considered to have passed. Those who fail must retake the course.

2. A passing grade for the Master’s Preparatory Course is C (60) or above. Those who fail must retake the course.

3. Internship grades will be indicated as "P" (Pass) or "F" (Fail). Those who fail must retake the course. The internship is not related to...

His academic performance was average.

4. Students whose overall average grade upon graduation is below 70 will not be awarded a degree.

III. Score Submission and Login

1. Students should submit assignments by the deadline specified by the instructor. The deadline for submission is two weeks after the end of the course.

Those who fail to submit assignments must submit a "course withdrawal" application to cancel their enrollment in the course.

2. Teachers should submit semester grades within the stipulated period of 3 weeks.

3. Student grades cannot be changed after being submitted to the Academic Affairs Office by the instructor. However, if a grade is changed due to a calculation error by the instructor, the grade may be corrected.

The correction will be made after approval by the Standing Committee.

Article 11 Leave of Absence and Truancy

I. Leave of Absence

1. Students who are unable to attend class due to unforeseen circumstances should submit a written leave request and verbally inform the instructor; the leave request must be approved by the instructor in advance.

(See Appendix Table 4 for leave application form and procedures)

2. Students who are unable to participate in the internship due to unforeseen circumstances must request leave from the church or organization's supervisor; the leave request must first be approved by the pastoral affairs department.

Only after approval can one request leave from the church.

3. After completing the leave application form, submit it to the Academic Affairs Office (for internship leave applications, submit them to the Animal Husbandry Office).

4. Absence without prior approval is considered "missed class". Absence without prior approval or without completing the leave application process is considered "truancy".

If a student misses more than one-third of the actual classes taught in a given quarter, their grade for that subject will be zero.

5. Students who are absent must attend the course recordings (videos) to make up the missed class. Make-up classes cannot be considered as attendance.

6. Other matters not covered herein shall be stipulated separately by the Academic Affairs Office and the Pastoral Affairs Office as needed.

II. Absenteeism

1. Students who fail to apply for leave as required will be considered absent without leave.

2. Students who are absent from class without permission for one-third or more of the actual classes taught in a semester will be considered to have withdrawn from the program and will not be eligible for a refund.

Article 12 Leave of Absence and Withdrawal from School

I. Leave of Absence: Students who are unable to continue their studies due to unforeseen circumstances are permitted to take a leave of absence, but must submit an application to the college stating the reasons.

Approved by the teacher and the dean of academic affairs.

1. The maximum cumulative period of leave of absence is two years. Those who exceed this period must apply for withdrawal from school.

2. A fee of NT$2,000 is required to "retain student status" for applying for a leave of absence.

3. Students who wish to return to school after the leave of absence period has expired must undergo an entrance examination by the Academic Affairs Committee and pass the examination before they can return to school.

4. Students who fail to register for courses for more than two consecutive academic years will be considered to have "automatically withdrawn" from the program. They will not be eligible to re-enroll.

The college must follow the procedures for new student enrollment.

II. Withdrawal from school:

1. The supporting documents submitted by new or transfer students are forged or altered.

2. Students whose ability to continue their studies or serve the community is affected by illness or a major accident may request to withdraw from school. The withdrawal application procedure is the same as...

The same applies to taking a leave of absence from school.

3. Students who fail to apply for reinstatement upon the expiration of their leave of absence will be considered to have withdrawn from school automatically.

4. Students who cheat twice during exams will be expelled from school.

5. Students who commit serious misconduct and whose conduct is deemed by the college to damage the college's reputation will be expelled.

6. Students who have completed more than one semester at this college and have obtained grades may be issued a certificate of attendance.

Article 13 Important Events and Celebrations

I. College-wide Retreat Meeting: Its purpose is to help students understand the founding vision and spirit of the school, as well as the operation of the school system.

Method. This college holds two sessions per academic year, and each student must participate at least once per year.

II. Graduation Ceremony: This is an important celebration for the college, and all faculty and students should participate in this grand event.

3. Morning Prayer Meeting: Monday to Friday, sharing and reading God's word, and praying for the college and the kingdom. Attend at least twice a week.

IV. Teacher-Student Worship: Held every Saturday at noon, it includes practice, comprehension, preaching, and loving fellowship.

V. Counseling Groups: These groups are formed on an average basis according to grade level, with teachers serving as counselors. They meet weekly to provide care and prayer.

If you are unable to attend any of the above activities due to force majeure, you should apply for leave in accordance with the Court's leave application regulations.

Article 14 Regulations and Procedures for Leaving School

When students leave the school for any reason, they should complete the departure procedures, including returning any books or public property borrowed from the school and any outstanding fees.

1. When students leave the school in accordance with Article 12 of these Teaching Rules, they must fill out a "Departure Procedure Form" to complete the departure procedures.

2. Before the graduation ceremony, graduating students should fill out a "Departure Procedure Form" to complete the departure procedures.

Article 15 Graduation and Degree

Students who are formal students of this institution and complete the required courses and credits within the prescribed period of time will be awarded a degree.

I. Academic Performance: An average academic score of 70 or above.

II. Thesis: Students who have completed one-third or more of the total credit hours may apply to write a thesis and submit it.

Project proposal. (For its content and requirements, please refer to the thesis writing guidelines.)

Third, Master of Taoist Studies students must have lived on campus for at least two semesters before graduation to complete the school's requirements for graduation.

IV. Graduates must return all books and property borrowed from the school and any outstanding fees before the graduation ceremony. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification.

Students are not allowed to graduate.

Fifth, students pursuing a Master of Science degree in Taoism will only receive one graduation certificate upon graduation; they are not eligible for Master of Science in Xuan Studies or Master of Science in Animal Husbandry. Master of Science in Xuan Studies and Master of Science in Animal Husbandry have already...

If you wish to pursue a Master of Science degree after graduation, you will need to re-enroll. Before obtaining your Master of Science degree, you will need to retrieve your Master of Science and Master of Humanities degree certificates.

Article 16 Supplementary Provisions

I. These teaching rules will be implemented after being approved by the administrative meeting. They will be implemented starting in 2023.

II. Revisions to these Teaching Rules shall be reviewed by the Academic Affairs Committee. (Established in 2023, revised in August 2024, and amended on August 2025)

(Revised 2026/2)