United Theological Seminary
of the Twin Cities

 

 
 


 

Application Process

Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Master of Arts in Religious Leadership (M.A.R.L.)

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Diploma in Indian Ministries

 
Diploma in Advanced Theological Studies
 
Certificate in Theological and Religious Studies
Certificate in Leadership toward Racial Justice
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
 
Non-degree status

To apply to the M.Div., M.A.R.L., M.A. degrees or the Diploma in Indian Ministries, prospective students should:

  1. Submit an application form, a self-assessment, a vocational statement, an immunization form, an updated resume, and an application fee ($40.00 non-refundable).
  2. Secure letters of reference from the following:
    •  professor or academic mentor,
    •  pastor or spiritual mentor,
    •  employer, and
    •  another who is not a relative.
  3. Provide official academic transcripts of prior degree work.
  4. Complete a writing sample.
  5. Have a matriculation interview during which materials submitted for application and educational plans are discussed.

Application deadlines:

 
Application due
Matriculation interview completed
Fall term July 1 August 1
Winter term (January) November 1 December 1
Spring term November 15 January 1
Summer term (June) April 1 May 1

To download a degree application click below for:
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher)

Reference forms
Immunization form

To apply to the Diploma in Advanced Theological Studies program, prospective students should: 

  1. Complete the Diploma in Advanced Theological Studies application for admission and scholarship.
  2. Provide a copy of all academic records including a statement by the school official regarding the U.S. equivalent of the highest level of academic achievement (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, three years of college, one year of graduate study, etc.).
  3. Non-native speakers of English must supply a copy of the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test score.
  4. Supply five letters of reference.
  5. Supply a report of a recent medical examination by a physician approved by a sponsoring church official.
  6. Supply the completed and signed Scholarship Agreement form, if applying for the full Campbell Scholarship.
  7. Provide a letter from an endorsing church official, as described on the Scholarship Agreement form.

Application deadline: December 1 for the following academic year. 

Download an application for the Diploma in Advanced Theological Studies

Download a Scholarship Agreement


To apply to the Certificate in Theological and Religious Studies program or the Certificate in Leadership toward Racial Justice program, prospective students should:

  1. Submit an application form and a vocational statement.
  2. File an immunization form.
  3. Pay an application fee ($10.00 non-refundable).
  4. Secure a letter of reference.
  5. Provide official academic transcripts of prior degree work.
  6. Write a one- to two-paragraph statement of purpose.
  7. Contact the Office of Admissions to complete a writing sample.

Application deadline: One week prior to the beginning of each term.

To download a degree application click here for:
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher)

Reference forms
Immunization form Request for transcripts
 

To apply to the D.Min. program, prospective students should:

  1. Complete an application form and pay applicable fees.
  2. Supply official academic transcripts from all previous college and graduate work.
  3. Supply self-assessment and biographical statement (described on application form).
  4. Supply four recommendations: one from a ministry supervisor (e.g., judicatory executive, bishop, senior pastor, program supervisor); one from a lay person in the applicant’s congregation or agency (preferably a governing board chair or similar role); one from a clergy or other professional peer; and one from a professor who knows the applicant’s work well.

To apply only to Module 1 - Ministry Renewal and Professional Development Certificate of the D.Min. program, prospective students should:

  1. Complete steps 1-3 above.
  2. Supply two recommendations: one from a ministry supervisor (e.g., judicatory executive, bishop, senior pastor, program supervisor); and one from a lay person in the applicant’s congregation or agency (preferably a governing board chair or similar role).

If a Module 1 student later decides to continue with the program, he/she must provide the additional application materials listed for the D.Min. program as a whole.

Application deadline: Students seeking entry to the D.Min. program or Module 1 may apply anytime during the year. Admission decisions will be made as applications are received until spaces in the first seminar are filled. All application requirements must be completed by September 1 each year. Earlier applications are strongly encouraged.

To download a Doctor of Ministry application click here for:
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher)

Reference Form

To apply for non-degree status, prospective students should:
  1. Submit an application form.
  2. File an immunization form.
  3. Pay an application fee ($10.00 non-refundable).

Writing a vocational statement is optional. Students may matriculate into a degree program by completing additional application requirements.

Application deadline: One week prior to the beginning of each term.

To download a non-degree application click here for:
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 or higher)

Immunization form

To request more information, click here or call 651.255.6119.

   

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