The Office of Advanced Studies oversees the application process for the Th.D. program.

An applicant must hold the Master of Divinity or equivalent degree with a superior academic record from an accredited institution. In addition, the applicant must have had post-seminary professional experience in which significant learning and professional promise were evident. In addition, the admission process requires the following:

• Completed application form
• Review of the applicant’s academic and professional achievement, statement of purpose, references, and other materials supplied with the application
• Personal interview arranged with the director of the program and conducted by the Th.D. Admissions Committee
• A sense of pastoral identity, preferably in pastoral ministry or grounded in a significant history of service in the church
• Significant experience in clinical pastoral education (usually not less than four consecutive units)
• Three letters of reference and all supporting materials
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• If English is a second language, a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ) exam

We regret that we are unable to accept downloaded, faxed, or copied applications from international students. For more information or for an application, contact the International Programs Office.

Applications for the Th.D. program are due by February 15.

Please consult the catalog for the complete application process and requirements for the Th.D. program.

For more information:
Office of Advanced Studies
404 687-4534