Master of Divinity (MDiv)

The application deadline for a term is two months before the first day of classes. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for admission in the following semester.
The applicant must:

1) hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an academic record indicating scholarly ability and academic achievement, including a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. In exceptional cases, a student with a lower GPA, but with noteworthy qualifications, may be admitted provisionally. Achievement of a seminary GPA of 2.5 removes the provisional status. Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work pursued to date are required. Applicants completing undergraduate study are accepted on the basis of a partial transcript, but a transcript showing a baccalaureate degree must be provided prior to matriculation;

2) complete the application form supplied by the Seminary's Office of Student Services which includes three letters of recommendation, including a recommendation from the applicant's pastor;

3) pay a $25.00 non-refundable application fee;

4) once admitted, pay a $500.00 admissions deposit at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the first day of the new term to indicate acceptance of admission. This deposit is applied to the student's first-term tuition. New students are required to complete their registration two weeks before the first day of classes for the term. Registration after that date will be assessed a $100.00 late fee.

FOREIGN STUDENTS
Admission to the M.Div. degree is based on a TOEFL score of 550. An all-around level of 4.1 is required from PALS, plus the completion of ESL Theological Writing I & II in order to matriculate and take other NBTS courses.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies (MATS)

The application deadline for a term is two months before the first day of classes. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for admission in the following semester.
The applicant must

1) hold an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with an academic record indicating scholarly ability and academic achievement, including a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher. Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work pursued to date are required. Applicants completing undergraduate study are accepted on the basis of a partial transcript, but a transcript showing a baccalaureate degree must be provided prior to matriculation;

2) complete the application form supplied by the Seminary's Office of Student Services which includes two letters of recommendation, and an indication of the applicant's area of concentration within the M.A.T.S. program;

3) pay a $25.00 non-refundable application fee;

4) once admitted, pay a $500.00 admissions deposit 30 days prior to the beginning of the first day of the new term to indicate acceptance of admission. This deposit is applied to the student's first-term tuition. New students are required to complete their registration two weeks before the first day of classes for the term. Registration after that date will be assessed a $100.00 late fee

FOREIGN STUDENTS
Admission to the M.Div. degree is based on a TOEFL score of 550. An all-around level of 4.1 is required from PALS, plus the completion of ESL Theological Writing I & II in order to matriculate and take other NBTS courses