Admission
Criteria for Each Degree
The
following are the criteria for the Master
of Divinity degree, Master
of Arts degree, Master
of Arts in Religious Leadership degree, and non-degree
status:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution.
- A grade point average of at least 2.75
on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong analytical and reflective thinking
and writing skills.
- Vocational and academic goals compatible with the vision and mission of United.
Mature adults with significant life and
vocational experience who have earned at least half of
the credits toward a bachelor’s degree may be considered
for the M.Div., M.A.R.L., or Diploma in Indian Ministries
programs, particularly if strong exposure to the liberal
arts and social sciences can be demonstrated.
The
following are the criteria for the Diploma in Advanced Theological Studies:
- Spoken
and written English language proficiency.
- Previous
study of theology in a theological school approved by the student’s
denomination.
- Recommendation
by the student’s denomination.
- Evidence
of sufficient personal and social stability to profit from
studies at United.
- Willingness
to engage in the life of the seminary and, where appropriate,
participate in local church life.
The following are
the criteria for the Certificate in Theological and Religious Studies and Certificate in Leadership Toward Racial Justice:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution
- A grade point average of at least 2.75
on a 4.0 scale.
- Strong analytical and reflective thinking
and writing skills.
- Vocational and academic goals compatible with the vision and mission of United.
Mature adults with significant life and
vocational experience who have earned at least half of
the credits toward a bachelor’s degree may be considered
for the certificate programs, particularly if strong exposure to the liberal
arts and social sciences can be demonstrated.
The
following are the criteria for the Doctor of Ministry:
- The applicant is a graduate
of a regionally accredited undergraduate institution with a B.A.
or B.S. degree.The applicant has received
an ATS-accredited M.Div. degree or equivalent.The grade point average
for the applicant’s M.Div. degree is at least 3.0 on a 4.0
scale (applicants who have at least a 2.50 GPA may be considered
for admission to Module 1 alone).
- The applicant has at
least three years of experience in ministry since the completion
of his or her Master’s degree.
There are no limits to admission based on denominational
preference, age, race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or physical abilities or conditions.
United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities is committed to equality of educational opportunities for qualified students with disabilities. This commitment is consistent with legal requirements, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Our goal is to provide appropriate and reasonable academic accommodation to those with a documented disability which materially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such an impairment, or is regarded as having such an impairment. For more information or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact the Office of the Dean at 651.255.6108.
Admissions Contact
Information
Ginny Gray
651.255.6119 |
