Doctor of Ministry
Admissions
D.Min. applicants are required
to meet admissions standards which are both general to the School of Divinity
and specific to the degree program. The processes for admission are described
in detail as follows.
General Admission to the School of Divinity
D.Min. applicants must meet all of the requirements
for admission to the School of Divinity including the following:
1. Original transcripts from all previous
undergraduate and graduate study;
2. Three (3) references (one must be educational,
the remaining two can be personal, professional, or educational);
3. Completed Church Recommendation Form;
4. Immunization history (must meet NC immunization
standards);
5. $25.00 non-refundable application fee.
Admission Criteria for the D.Min. Degree
1. Completion of the M.Div.
degree (or equivalent) from an ATS-accredited institution;
2. Minimum GPA of "B"
(2.75 on a 4.00 scale) in all M.Div. studies;
3. Three (3) years significant
ministerial experience beyond the M.Div. degree;
4. Placement in a full-time
vocational ministry setting;
5. Ministry Essay:
-The applicant will submit a ten to fifteen page double-spaced ministry
essay.
-The essay should discuss the applicant's call to ministry, theology of
ministry, history in ministry, goals for ministry, and how he/she believes
earning the D.Min. will enrich his/her ministry.
6. Personal Interview.
-Applicants deemed worthy will be invited to the M. Christopher White School
of Divinity for a personal interview with the D.Min. Admissions Committee.
-At this interview the applicant will be given the opportunity to share
his/her understanding of ministry and the D.Min.
-Based on the applicant's submitted materials, the D.Min. Admissions Committee
will dialog with the applicant to assess his/her readiness for D.Min. study.
7. Aptitude Tests
-Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): This test is required for
all candidates for whom English is a second language. The minimum acceptable
score is 550 (non-computer test).
-Graduate Record Exam: Although not required of all applicants, the D.Min.
Admissions Committee may request an applicant take this test to evaluate
more fully his/her readiness for D.Min. studies.
-Miller Analogies Test: Although not required of all applicants, the D.Min.
Admissions Committee may request an applicant take this test to evaluate
his/her readiness for D.Min. studies.
Process for Admission
Candidates must complete the admissions criteria
as listed above by sending all information to the Director of the D.Min.
program by April 1 prior to August matriculation. This insures the applicant
consideration for acceptance into the program. Completed applications received
after April 1 are NOT guaranteed consideration for the program that year.
Mail all application materials to:
Director of D.Min. Program
M. Christopher White School of Divinity
Gardner-Webb University
PO Box 7327
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Acceptance for Admission
1. The D.Min. Admissions Committee, consisting of the Dean or the Associate
Dean of the School of Diivnity, the Director of the D.Min. Program, and
a faculty representative, will meet concerning each applicant. His/her readiness
for D.Min. studies will be evaluated on the basis of the materials submitted
and a personal interview.
2. Evaluation of applications will be based
on the following criteria:
-Academic ability
-Theological preparation and readiness for advanced ministry studies
-Ministerial experience and maturity
-Personal and professional integrity
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