D.Min. Admissions Requirements

McCormick Theological Seminary welcomes applications from qualified persons for admission to its Doctor of Ministry Program. Requirements are:

A Master of Divinity degree from an Association of Theological Schools accredited school or its equivalent.

No less than a B average in that Master of Divinity Program.

The completion of a minimum of 3 years full-time professional experience in ministry subsequent to the awarding of the Master of Divinity.

Evidence of capacity to use the student’s particular context for ministry as a learning environment.

Evidence of a match between the applicant’s learning goals and the outcomes the Seminary hopes for in its graduates.

A history of effective ministry, a willingness to think and act in new ways, and an ability to work and learn in collaboration with others.

Demonstrated capacity for self-reflection, self-analysis and self-directed learning.

Evidence of a match between the applicant’s learning goals and the outcomes the Seminary has established for its graduates.

Demonstration of clarity of call.

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