Application Process Deadlines
| Term | Date |
|---|---|
| Fall session | May 15th |
| Spring session | November 15th |
| January, May, or August intensive only | Six weeks prior to course start |
| Complete Application | |
| Submit Vocational Intentions Essay and Theological Reflections Essay | |
| Request Official Transcripts | |
| Complete Faculty Interview | |
| Plan Campus Visit (Optional) | |
| Pay Application fee ($50.00) If you have participated in Brethren Volunteer Service (BVS) within the last two years, you are eligible for an application fee waiver. The Admissions Office may request a letter verifying your participation in the program and the dates of your participation. |
Criteria for admission include
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher;
- Ability to do theological study at the graduate level as determined from the scope and quality of the applicant’s undergraduate program and academic references;
- Compatibility of the applicant’s personal and vocational objectives with the objectives and resources of the Seminary;
- Evidence of personal maturity and leadership potential as determined from references, interviews, and other data.
Select the most appropriate application to begin:
Master of Arts (MA)
Applicants pursuing a degree focused on research and writing
Master of Arts: Theopoetics and Writing (MATW)
Applicants pursuing a degree that explores the intersection of theology, narrative, and spirituality
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Applicants pursuing a degree in ministerial leadership
Graduate Certificates
Applicants pursuing a master’s-level certificate
International Students
Applicants from US territories or other countries
Occasional Students
Applicants not pursuing a degree
Auditing Students
Applicants wishing to audit a course
Joint Certificate Program
Applicants wishing to pursue more than one master’s-level certificate
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