Committee on Academic Programs

Mandates of the Committee on Academic Programs

  1. To oversee the academic programs of Perkins School of Theology, including all degree and non-degree programs, with special attention to the goals of these programs, the policies that govern them, and their effectiveness in meeting their goals.
  2. To review proposals for the elimination of existing academic programs, for major revisions of existing academic programs, and/or for the establishment of new academic programs, whether degree or non-degree, and to make recommendations to the faculty concerning such proposals.
  3. To review and make recommendations to the faculty concerning the development and operation of off-site and distance learning programs undertaken by Perkins School of Theology.
  4. To make an annual report to the faculty

The committee may, if circumstances warrant, establish ad hoc subcommittees to address particular issues or concerns within its purview. Such subcommittees shall not serve for periods of more than one academic year unless they are specifically reappointed by the Committee on Academic Programs with the approval of the faculty at large. The Committee on the Library is a permanent subcommittee under the oversight of the Committee on Academic Programs.

Membership

The membership of the Committee on Academic Programs shall be four members of the faculty, one of whom shall chair the committee, three students, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Director of Bridwell Library, Assistant Dean for Technology, Planning and Compliance, and the Registrar. Other Perkins administrators may be invited to meet with the committee when matters related to their respective areas of responsibility are under consideration. The executive officer of the committee shall be the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

2024-25 Committee

  • Marcell Steuernagel (faculty)
  • Robert Hunt
  • James Lee (faculty)
  • Susanne Scholz (faculty)
  • Andy Keck
  • Abraham Smith (Associate Dean)
  • Anthony Elia (Bridwell Library)
  • B. Sikes (student)
  • L. Hudec (student)
  • K. Curry (student)

Minutes and Documents

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