DMin- a MDiv degree of an ATS accredited school college, university, or seminary, or its equivalent, OR
A masters degree in a ministry-related area of an accredited college, university or seminary and demonstrate proficiency by meeting the established criteria outlined in the admission policies.
3 years of substantial experience.
DEdMin- a MACE degree from an ATS accredited school or its equivalent, at least 3 years of ministry experience.
A 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA - Probational enrollment may be granted for GPAs from 2.75 - 2.99 contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Significant Ministry Experience. Normally, full-time vocational ministry experience of at least three years is the minimum requirement. Exceptions can be made considering a combination of age, part-time and/or co vocational ministry, and combined length and scope of service. The Professional Doctoral Committee will approve exceptions at the time of admission.
STEP #2
Upon receiving an email response to the request application form, submit the official transcript(s) of your master's degree(s).
If you do not have a qualifying master's degree, submit all official transcripts reflecting any of your master's level credits.
STEP #3
Upon receiving an emailed application packet from the Office of Professional Doctoral Programs, submit the following:
Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
A photo
An autobiographical essay (2 copies)
A statement of church endorsement
A health certificate and immunization form
Personal, Church Leader, and Academic references
Criminal Background Check
Completion of English as a second language requirements (international students only)
If you do not have an MDiv, in addition to the above please complete the following:
Prerequisites and Admission standards. Admission into the DMin program will require an accredited master’s degree in a ministry-related area and significant ministry experience. Applicants without an accredited Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree or its equivalent may be admitted, provided they demonstrate specific ministerial proficiencies:
(a) the ability to thoughtfully interpret scripture and the theological tradition of one’s ministry context,
(b) the capacity to understand and adapt one’s ministry to the cultural context,
(c) a basic self-understanding of one’s ministerial identity and vocational calling,
(d) a readiness to engage in ongoing personal and spiritual formation for one’s ministry,
(e) an accredited master’s degree (or its educational equivalent) in an area related to one’s ministry setting or vocational calling, and
(f) significant ministerial experience that enables the applicant to engage as a ministry peer with other students in this advanced professional doctorate.
The proficiencies will be measured using the following criteria:
A = Graduate Biblical Studies/Theo paper
B = Autobiographical Essay
C = Personal inventory
D = Transcript Evaluation
E = Professional Resume (template)
Proficiency Verification to confirm all criteria (for applicants without MDiv or MDiv Equivalency), approved by the ProDoc Committee.
NOTE: Rubrics, Inventories, and Assessment Evaluations are being selected and/or developed and will be included as Appendices.
STEP #4
The application process is completed after a phone interview with one of the degree program directors. The interview will be scheduled when all application items have been submitted.
