Students who have completed at least two semesters of academic work with a current average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale in the B.A. and M.A. degree programs may apply for independent study in order to pursue topics of special interest. Students who are enrolled in the Theological studies program are entitled to request independent studies after the first semester. The student is responsible for obtaining the instructor's consent before registering for independent study and must submit the Independent Study form to the Admissions office including the learning contract with the instructor.

Independent studies may not be substituted for courses regularly taught and may not be used to fulfill requirements. Ordinarily no more than three credit hours may be taken as independent study per semester.