Calendars, Schedules, & Books

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar Theology 2024-2025 (11.13.2024)

Course Schedules

The McAfee school year consists of Fall, Spring, and two 5-Week Summer Intensive Terms. To see the course schedule for a term, select the link below.

Interested in auditing a course?  Learn more here

Online Course Offerings

Courses required for the online degree programs are offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays between 5:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (EST). All students, including those living outside of  Eastern Standard Time, must attend required synchronous sessions at the prescribed time and be an active participant with their camera on. Students should be aware of differences in time zones when scheduling their courses.

Cross-Registration

Cross-Registration applications (see ATA Form below) must be approved by and signed by Dr. Karen Massey, Associate Dean.

Master’s-level, degree seeking students may cross-register for up to 4 electives during their McAfee career.

The application deadline for Summer is May 1, the deadline for Fall is July 26, and the deadline for Spring is December 1.

You will need to check the course schedules at consortium schools (Candler School of Theology and Columbia Theological Seminary) for course options. You may submit paperwork after you have located a course and before the deadline.

Students are responsible for asking about and paying any additional fees at the host school, including parking fees.

Textbooks

Atlanta Bookstore
You can view the book lists for each class and purchase your books by visiting the Atlanta bookstore on campus or online at http://mercer-atlanta.bncollege.com/

You will need to know your course and section numbers

For example, to search for textbooks for “Foundations in Old Testament” (THOT 500) on Tuesdays/Thursdays (.24)

  • Go to the Mercer University Campus Bookstore webpage: https://mercer-macon.bncollege.com/
  • Click the link “Course Materials & Textbooks”
  • Select “Find Course Materials”
  • Select a Campus: Atlanta
  • Select the Term: for example, Fall 24.  Note: the bookstore may use “Winter” to refer to the Spring semester.
  • Select the Department: for example, THOT
  • Select the Course: for example, 500
  • Select the section: for example, .24
  • You may enter a single course or add additional courses.
  • Select “Retrieve Materials.

 

Bear Beginnings for New Students

Congratulations on your acceptance to Mercer University’s James & Carolyn McAfee School of Theology! Listen to a welcome message from our Dean, Dr. Greg DeLoach, by clicking on the video below:

We are excited to welcome you to our community, there are just a few more steps to help your transition into a Mercer Bear!

Please note, all accepted students must comply with all requirements regarding health insurance and immunizations, background checks, and technology requirement standards prior to their enrollment in the program. Failure to submit any items required for enrollment by the deadline will impact enrollment.

Below is an overview of information for newly accepted students to prepare for their first semester.

Technology Requirements
All School of Theology students must have access to a computer with Microsoft Word (or software that can export as a Word document [.doc or .docx]), presentation software (i.e. PowerPoint, Keynote, Prezi, etc.), high-speed internet, headphones, microphone (earbuds with a mic or the built-in mic on your laptop or tablet are acceptable), and a webcam (the built-in camera on your laptop, tablet, or smart phone is acceptable) to facilitate video and audio conferencing. Students are required to access, use, and communicate through the following university systems: Mercer email, Canvas, Zoom, and MyMercer. Students are instructed on these systems at new student orientation. Any additional software or equipment requirements will be noted on course schedules and syllabi. For specific computer recommendations, please click here. Learn more about requirements by clicking here.

Submit your Intent to Enroll form to the Theology Admissions Office

Access your MyMercer account
Mercer University’s Information Technology Help Desk will email your MyMercer username and temporary password to the email address used to create your application. If you do not see their email in your inbox, please be sure and check your junk folder. You can access the portal here: https://my.mercer.edu  For more information on “Getting Started” with My Mercer and other platforms, please visit here: http://it.mercer.edu/student/new_students/getting_started.htm

Accept the Statement of Student Responsibilities
All Mercer students must digitally sign their Statement of Student Responsibilities before they are eligible to register for classes. This statement can be found on the Student Information Dashboard and under “Action Items” when you log into MyMercer. Log into MyMercer at https://my.mercer.edu/ and select Student Portal, enter your Mercer ID and password, select “Dashboard” from the menu on the left,” then “Action Items,” then “Action Items” on that page, then the green arrow pointing to “Statement of Student Responsibilities” and click on it, check the box, enter your state, and click submit.  That should clear your Hold—you’ll need to do that each semester. You must have pop-ups allowed/not blocked for the MyMercer site to access forms.

Register for Classes
Review and bookmark the Registration page for use now and in future semesters. Here you can find info on curriculum requirements, suggested sequence of courses, schedules, academic calendars, help with registration steps, etc.  Please contact Dr. Michelle Garber with questions or if you need suggestions or assistance with your course schedule.

Complete the FAFSA
Mercer code: 001580
If interested in student loans or federal work-study, you must complete the FAFSA form and you must register for a minimum of 5 hours to be eligible for federal aid. If you have been offered a merit-scholarship, please sign and return the covenant promptly to the Office of Admissions. The University Financial Aid Office cannot assist you until after you have registered for classes.

Submit Immunization Records
The University requires students to maintain updated immunization records. All students who are completing coursework at Mercer University must submit an Immunization Form. Visit Student Affairs’ Campus Health site to download the Immunization Form, as well as   instructions for uploading the form to your MyMercer portal.

Accept or Waive Student Health Insurance
Due to the continuing need for all students to have adequate health care coverage, Mercer University requires our students to provide proof of health insurance coverage each semester. Your student account will be automatically assessed a premium for health insurance each semester. Once registered, students who already have health care coverage may have this charge removed from their account by completing the steps to submit a waiver request by the deadline listed on the Bursar’s Website. This procedure cannot be done until after you register for classes. All students enrolled in 3 or more hours for credit must have health insurance the entire duration of program. Students may visit the Core Benefits website to learn more about student health coverage and/or waive the coverage if needed.

Participate in Orientation
All students in all programs are required to participate in a new student orientation prior to beginning their program of study. Orientation dates will be disseminated post acceptance. Orientation may be hybrid with online and/or in-person components, depending on your program. Attendance at New Student Orientation is important because it informs you about the academic and student services available to you as a student at Mercer University’s McAfee School of Theology. All students will complete an Orientation Walk-Through on Canvas prior to meeting in person or on Zoom for the live portion of New Student Orientation.

Student Housing
Any student who desires on-campus student housing must complete housing forms as soon as possible. General information about housing can be found here.