Important Dates and Deadlines
Diploma and Masters Degree Programs
For Study at the Main Campus in Louisville. Applications for diploma and basic professional degree (masters level) programs must be received in the Admissions Office according to the following application schedule.
- Winter Term — December 1*
- Spring Semester — December 1*
- Summer Term — May 1*
- Fall Semester — July 15*
*These are priority deadlines. The Admissions Office will continue to process applications after the deadlines, but does not guarantee completion after the priority dates listed above. Our goal is to process all applications before each term and semester.
For Study at an Extension Center. All applications must be submitted to the Admissions Office and indicate the desired center of study.
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.), or Doctor of Educational Ministry (D.Ed.Min.)
School of Church Ministries
Spring Semester – December 1
Fall Semester – July 15
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
School of Theology and Billy Graham School
Summer – March 15
Winter – October 15
Doctor of Missiology (D.Miss.)
This program has a rolling admissions cycle.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Summer Term – January 15
Master of Theology (Th.M.)
Spring Semester – December 1
Fall Semester – July 15
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
School of Theology and Billy Graham School
Spring Semester - August 1
Fall Semester – January 15
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
School of Church Ministries
Fall Semester - January 15