Preferred Deadlines for Applications

Fall : July 30

Winter : October 30

Spring : January 30

Summer : April 30

Application Checklist

A completed application for the degree being sought (baccalaureate, masters, or doctorate)

A non-refundable application fee of $40.00

Tuition payment worksheet

Written recommendations from qualified individuals attesting to the applicant’s commitment to Christ, church involvement, leadership ability, academic performance and potential, ability to communicate, interpersonal relationships, and other significant character traits

Official transcripts and/or test scores sent directly from all schools, colleges, universities, and other learning institutions attended

An autobiographical essay

Master of Arts applicants should have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale and Master of Divinity applicants should have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

TOEFL Score

For the Bachelor of Arts and all master’s programs a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based) is required for acceptance. For the Doctor of Ministry program the following minimum scores are required: 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based).

Financial Resource Statement

The applicant must show evidence of adequate financial resources to live and study in the U.S. This includes an official summary statement or affidavit of available financial support from the student, the student’s family, or other financial guarantors in the U.S. or the home country of the applicant. An official bank statement verifying financial resources for a year of study must be submitted.