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.
Language Proficiency Requirements
Beginning with students applying to matriculate in 2012, an English Language proficiency requirement must be met by all students for whom English is not their first language. Applicants may meet this requirement in one of four ways:
1. Complete the TOEFL exam with an internet total score of 79 (213 computer, 550 paper), with a 20 minimum in four sections of reading, listening, speaking and writing.
2. Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an institution in which English was the instructional language.
3. Complete four semesters of ESL from an accredited institution.
4. Supply a documentable exemption from the above, for example, extensive ministerial experience in an English speaking context, a bilingual family of origin where English was one of the domestic languages, extensive education instruction apart from college or university in English.