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.



