CTS requires applicants for our DMin or PhD programs to hold an MDiv “or its educational equivalent.”  The Association of Theological Schools defines MDiv equivalency as 72 graduate semester hours or comparable graduate credits in other systems that represent broad-based work in theology, biblical studies, and the arts of ministry and that include a master’s degree and significant ministerial leadership” (Standards E.4.1).  For the purposes of admission to our doctoral programs at CTS, MDiv equivalency further means relatively even distribution of that broad-based work as provided in this form. If you are applying with a degree you believe qualifies as an MDiv equivalent, please complete and submit this form as part of your application.

* The ministry experience must be supervised, that is, it must include a component of mentor-led theological reflection on the practice of ministry.  Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) counts as supervised ministry experience.

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