Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Admission will be granted to those persons who fulfill the following requirements:
◦ A recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
◦ A letter of affirmation from the church where the applicant is a member.
◦ A minimum of B- average (2.70 GPA) in undergraduate studies.
◦ A completed application form submitted to the Office of the Registrar with application fee and prospectus. A current personal photograph is requested but is not required.
◦ Two completed personal confidential reference forms, one of which must be from the pastor of the church in which the applicant is a member, sent directly to the college. If the applicant is a pastor, then a letter from a denominational or congregational leader will be suitable.
◦ Official transcripts from all schools attended or a notarized letter accompanying a copy of the original transcript must be submitted.
◦ The applicant must be perceived to be mature in character, showing an aptitude for ministry.
◦ A limited number of students who are older than the age of 30 ears, and who do not possess an undergraduate degree to meet the academic requirements of the MDiv program may be granted admission as Mature Students. Admission is dependent upon a detailed Prior Learning Assessment of the applicant’s knowledge, Christian service, life experience, and capacity for theological study at the graduate level.
◦ An assessment of the academic work of Mature Students will be conducted by the Admissions Committee following the completion of 15 credit hours (5 foundational courses) which will lead to either full admission into the program or denial of access to further studies at Carey.
◦ Applicants whose first language is not English must submit satisfactory results in an approved language test (TOEFL, available from Education Testing Service (www.ets.org). Carey’s TOEFL number is 5981.
Carey Theological College admits students on a selective basis. Applicants who meet the specific academic and suitability prerequisites of the program for which application is made, and are of affirmed Christian character, are eligible for admission.
Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation (MASF)
Admission will be granted to those persons who fulfill the following requirements:
• A recognized Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of B- average (2.70 GPA) in undergraduate studies.
• A completed application form submitted to the Office of the Registrar with application fee and essay.
• A current personal photograph is requested but is not required.
• Two completed personal confidential reference forms.
• Official transcripts from all schools attended or a notarized letter accompanying a copy of the original transcript must be submitted.
• The applicant must be perceived to be mature in character, showing an aptitude for ministry.
• A limited number of students who are older than the age of 30 years, and who do not possess an undergraduate degree to meet the academic requirements of the MASF program may be granted admission as Mature Students. Admission is dependent upon a detailed Prior Learning Assessment of the applicant’s knowledge, Christian service, life experience, and capacity for theological study at the graduate level.
• An assessment of the academic work of Mature Students will be conducted by the Admissions Committee following the completion of 9 credit hours (3 foundational courses) which will lead to either full admission into the program or denial of access to further studies at Carey
• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit satisfactory results in an approved language test (TOEFL, available from Education Testing Service, www.ets.org]. Carey’s TOEFL number is 5981.
Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
Applicants must hold a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree from an institution accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada (or an equivalent three year theological degree) and have served a minimum of three years in full-time professional ministry after graduation from an accredited theological school. A minimum of B+ average (3.3 GPA) in MDiv studies (or equivalent) is required.
Applicants should submit a completed application form submitted to the Office of the Registrar, including:
• Verification of church affiliation
• Application Fee
• A current personal photograph is requested but is not required. Because students are not regularly in the classroom, photograph is helpful to faculty when travelling to meet a student in a face-to-face situation.
• Official transcripts from all schools attended
• A written statement of 1,000 words detailing:
◦ Personal view of ministry and ministry experience
◦ Reasons for pursuing DMin education
◦ Goals for the program, and
◦ Proposed area of interest for ministry project and indication of previous involvement in it
• Three letters of reference (one each from):
◦ Seminary professor or other person competent to address the applicant’s academic abilities
◦ Colleague in ministry
◦ Denominational official
• Each letter of reference should detail the degree of effectiveness in current professional ministry (or in the case of the Seminary reference, as a MDiv student in seminary), in ability to do analytical work, and in expressing promise of professional growth. In addition, applicants must demonstrate competence in written and oral theological English.
• Approval in writing from the congregation or employing agency, indicating support for the applicant’s DMin studies, financial assistance (if any), and clearance of sufficient time to undertake doctoral studies.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must submit satisfactory results in an approved language test (TOEFL, available from the Education Testing Service). Carey’s TOEFL number is 5981. Applicants who are deemed deficient in a specific area will be asked to meet the requirements specified by the Admissions Committee, before being admitted to the DMin program. The College does not discriminate on the basis of gender, nationality, race, or denominational affiliation. Because of the nature of this program, it is offered only to those who will be in a position of recognized ministry leadership for the duration of the program. Admission is granted by the Admissions Committee and will be in writing to the applicant
All applications should be received by October 31 for a January orientation. A student may, with the permission of the Doctor of Ministry Director, begin some course work before attending the orientation seminar.