Admissions Requirements
The Doctor of Ministry and Doctor of Educational Ministry programs have different prerequisites for admission. Find out the degrees and ministry experience required for each program below.
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Billy Graham School
- D.Min., D.Ed.Min., Degrees in the Billy Graham School: (This includes D.Ed.Min., degrees in all concentrations and D.Min. degrees in the following concentrations: Applied Theology, Biblical Counseling, Black Church Leadership, Biblical Spirituality, Christian Apologetics, Church Revitalization, Christian Worship, Family Ministry, Global Missions, and Leadership)
- Regionally-accredited master’s degree (M.Div., MACE., or M.A.) totaling no fewer than 48 hours, with at least twelve hours in biblical or theological studies and at least twelve hours in leadership, administration, education, or ministry studies, with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).*
School of Theology
- D.Min. Degrees in the School of Theology:
(This includes the following concentrations: Biblical Theology, Expository Preaching, and New Testament Exposition) - Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree, or its equivalent, that includes the study of both Hebrew and Greek from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least a B (3.0).*
*If you have questions regarding M.Div. or MACE. equivalency, contact our office for information on evaluation and leveling work.
**Applicants for whom English is not their native language applying to an English language program must submit an acceptable score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Application Process
Applicants should apply for admission through the Office of Admissions. Once all of the application components have been reviewed and cleared by Admissions, the applicant’s entire profile will be reviewed for admission by Professional Doctoral Studies faculty and staff. See below for a step by step outline of the application process and a helpful application checklist.
- Apply for Admission to Southern Seminary.
- Complete a Ministry Field Essay of 750-1,000 words in response to a case calling for the application of biblical and theological insights into a ministry situation.
- Submit a Ministry Resume outlining your present and past ministry experience.
Application Checklist (PDF Document)
Application Deadlines
March 15 - Summer term
October 15 - January term
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