Admissions Process

To apply for admission to the M.A. in Theology, M.A. in Christian Ministries, Certificate of Advanced Studies (C.A.S.), a certificate, or just take a class, you will need the following (with a few exceptions noted). Items may be received in any order, but we recommend beginning with the application and interview.

• Application. All applicants must complete the Application for Admission and submit it along with a non-refundable application fee of $35. (The application does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can save your progress along the way, and return to complete it at any time.)
• Interview. Most applicants must complete an interview with admissions staff or program director. (Recommended but not required for auditors and visiting students.)
• Photograph and Identity Verification. All applicants must produce a government issued photo identification, and submit a recent photograph, or have one made during their admissions interview.
• References. Applicants for a degree or the Certificate of Advanced Studies require reference(s).
• Transcript. Most applicants must have an official sealed transcript of a bachelor’s degree sent to the Admissions Office. See exceptions for visiting students, CAS, and certain others here.
• Writing Diagnostic. All applicants are asked to complete a writing diagnostic (Academic Skills Assessment or ASA) as part of the application process. This assessment can be completed from home, and does not require any preparation on the part of the applicant.

You will need the following to apply for admission to the Doctor of Ministry program. Items may be received in any order.

• Application. All applicants must complete the Application for Admission and submit it along with a non-refundable application fee of $35. (The application does not need to be completed in one sitting. You can save your progress along the way, and return to complete it at any time.)
• Interview. Most applicants must complete an interview with the Doctor of Ministry Program Director. 
• Transcripts. Please send official transcripts for ALL graduate coursework completed.
• Photograph and Identity Verification. All applicants must produce a government issued photo identification, and submit a recent photograph, or have one made during their admissions interview.
• Two Letters of Recommendation. The DMin application process requires two letters of recommendation:
  • One by a non-relative ministry peer or supervisor who knows your ministry situation well
  • One by any non-relative who knows the applicant’s character and abilities well
• Writing Diagnostic. At the discretion of the DMin Director, applicants may also be required to complete the Academic Skills Assessment.