Application Requirements and Submission Deadlines

Requirements

MDiv, MAM, MTS, and MSM applicants must provide:   

• Basic Information: Personal, Citizenship, and Church Information
• Academic History: List all colleges and universities attended; transcripts required 
• Recommendations (3):
  • Pastor or ordained religious leader who has observed or led you in ministry
  • Professor (if in school within the past 5 years), or a professional reference who has observed your ability and performance
  • Layperson (non-ordained) who serves in a leadership capacity in your ministry context who can address your faith journey, preparedness for graduate theological study, and potential for leadership in ministry
    **Recommenders cannot be a member of your family.
• Resume: Provide an overview of work experience, educational background, and ministry and volunteer history.
• Written Response: Applicants will respond to three questions in a single document that is between 3-4 pages in length. 

In addition to the above requirements, ThM applicants must also provide: 

• Writing Sample: 1000-1500 word sample of academic writing such as an essay or excerpt from an academic paper or article.

Non-degree and Exploratory applicants must provide:

• Biographical, demographic and church information
• Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
• One letter of recommendation from clergy, lay leader, or professor or professional colleague
• Résumé
• Written response to two questions in a single document that is between 1-2 pages in length.

Deadlines

We highly recommend that you submit your application to Perkins as early as possible for your planning purposes and to receive the best financial aid package possible. These submission dates apply to all students, including international applicants. The committee reviews applications on a rolling basis, which means that you will receive a decision about your admission within two weeks of submitting your application.

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