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Feb 7, 2022 · In most cases, seminaries require you to have a bachelor’s degree to be admitted into a master’s program and a master’s degree to be admitted into a doctoral program. You will be required to provide copies of official transcripts from previous schools you attended.
The Certificate in Theological Studies offers religious education to those who want to study in the seminary setting – without admission to a master’s degree program.
Do You Need a Degree to Go to Seminary? Typically, a bachelor’s degree is required in order to be accepted to seminary. However, due to special circumstances, an applicant without a bachelor’s degree may be considered by Calvin Theological Seminary, as is allowed by the Association of Theological Schools.
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Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Though a variety of college programs provide adequate preparation, it is to the applicant’s advantage to have well developed written and oral communication skills, strong academic references, good critical thinking skills, and coursework in the...
Applicants to the STM Program must have earned a Master of Divinity Degree (or first graduate theological degree providing equivalent theological background) and demonstrate aptitude for advanced theological study. The STM application process includes: 1. Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended. 2. Four letters of reference – a...
MDiv/Social Service Administration dual degree in collaboration with the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration. This dual degree program allows a student to complete the requirements of the Master of Divinity and Master of Social Service Administration degrees simultaneously in four years. This combined program is ideal for ...
Admission to the DMin program normally requires: 1. A Master of Divinity degree, or equivalent, in theology, religious studies, or related field, from an accredited college, university, seminary, or professional school 2. A minimum of three years of professional ministry/religious leadership, or its equivalent 3. An autobiographical Essay (describe...
Applicants must have a Master of Divinity Degree or equivalent from an accredited seminary or divinity school with a GPA of 3.0 or greater (4.0 scale.) Applicants must also have a minimum of three years pastoral experience serving in a ministry context subsequent to completing the MDiv, and currently serve in a context that involves sustained preac...
PhD applicants should have earned a master’s degree (or equivalent) in theology or religion from an accredited college, university, seminary, or divinity school, and have a superior academic record in previous undergraduate and graduate education. Applicants should be able to articulate a clear sense of intention regarding goals for advanced study....
Applicants to the Certificate program must have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Under certain conditions, persons who do not possess an undergraduate degree may apply to study under the non-degree status of Student At Large with hopes of achieving a certificate at a later date. Though a wide variety of academ...
Student At Large (non degree) status allows an individual to take a course or courses without participating in a degree program. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred. Students who do not possess a completed bachelor’s degree may also apply following consultation with the CTS Office of Admissions. Applicants should demonstrate aptitude for grad...
Students interested in taking a specific online course for academic credit may apply to study as a Distance Scholar. A succinct online application is utilized for this purpose. Applicants must confirm access to a computer that meets the minimum requirements for online education at CTS. Criteria for admission varies by course selected and are determ...
Students taking accredited Seminary work elsewhere who wish to have that work officially transferred to CTS must make that request in writing to the Registrar. Courses to be transferred must be graduate level, and doctoral level for doctoral students, and normally will not have counted toward a prior degree. Courses with a grade of B- or below will...
Whether pursuing a degree at Moody Theological Seminary online or in-person in Chicago or Michigan, apply below! Application Requirements. To be considered for admission, you must have been a Christian for at least one year and actively participate in a Protestant church.
Seminary School Requirements. A bachelor’s degree is generally required for seminary admission. However, due to special circumstances, students without a bachelor’s degree may be considered for admission to CTS, as is allowed by the Association of Theological Schools.
