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Application for M.Div., M.T.S., and Certificate Programs Application Deadlines:
Receipt of the completed admissions application, including all supporting documents, by March 1, gives the applicant priority in consideration for school housing and financial aid (providing all parts of the financial aid application are received by the Financial Aid Office by March 1.) Click here for more information and to apply online Or contact:
CDSP Admissions Office 2451 Ridge Road Berkeley, CA 94709-1217 510-204-0715 For the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) and the Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.) programs, applicants must hold a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. The application requires: 1) complete transcripts from all colleges attended; 2) official scores from the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless the applicant holds a masters or doctoral degree, or for international students, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); 3) four letters of reference as specified on the admissions forms; 4) an autobiographical statement; 5) on-campus personal interviews; and 6) a non-refundable application fee of $30. For the Certificate of Anglican Studies (C.A.S.) and the Certificate of Theological Studies (C.T.S.) programs, applicants must hold a B.A. or its equivalent from an accredited college or university. The application requires: 1) complete transcripts from all colleges attended; 2) official scores from the general test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) unless the applicant holds a masters or doctoral degree or a completed baccalaureate degree with an overall 3.0, or better, GPA (on a 4.0 scale) 3) two letters of reference; 5) a statement of purpose; and 6) a non-refundable application fee of $30. Scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are required for international applicants. On-campus interviews are strongly encouraged but not required. Applicants who are considering ordination now or in the future should inquire about diocesan policies regarding the timing of seminary application in relation to admission to postulancy. Although participation in the ordination process is not a requirement for admission to CDSP, part of processing an application for the M.Div., M.T.S., or C.A.S. normally includes contacting the applicant's bishop. Transfer Credit: Students transferring into the M.Div. or M.T.S. programs from other accredited institutions of higher learning may be given appropriate credit for work done, as determined by the faculty. A written request for transfer credit should accompany the admission application. Such credit is decided on an individual basis. Students transferring credit must complete a minimum of one full year's work (eight three-unit courses) at CDSP in order to be eligible for a degree. Special Status: Some students are admitted as special students, with the understanding that they are not candidates for a degree. The requirements for admission to the M.Div. or M.T.S. programs generally apply. In certain circumstances, a student may be admitted to special status without a B.A. or its equivalent. Special students must apply each year for continuation of that status, no later than May 1. Limited Status: Persons who wish to take one course only and do not plan to pursue a degree program at CDSP may be admitted to limited status through a modified admissions procedure. Courses taken under limited status may not be applied to future degree work at CDSP. A special admission form for limited status is available from the Admissions Office. Applications for limited status will not be considered after June 30 for the Fall semester or November 1 for the Spring semester. For more information, please contact CDSP Admissions or call (510) 204-0715. Application for the D.Min. Program Application Deadlines:
Click here for the online application Or contact: The Rev. Sue Singer CDSP Admissions Office The CDSP D.Min. program is designed for clergy and lay church professionals who wish to enrich their own practice of ministry. Each student's program is unique because it is tailored to his or her special ministry concerns. Applicants for the D.Min. program must have an M.Div. or the educational equivalent and three years of full-time ministry experience. Application for the M.A. Program Application Deadlines:
The M.A. is an academic degree program offered cooperatively by the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) and the schools participating in the consortium. Referred to as the GTU Common M.A., the degree is jointly conferred by one of the member schools and the GTU. Students who choose to affiliate with CDSP are eligible for financial aid from CDSP and pay their tuition to CDSP. A member of the CDSP faculty serves as the initial academic advisor and later as the primary thesis advisor. Application forms for this program are available directly from the GTU Admissions Office. Completed applications are due to that office by the above deadlines and are reviewed by the Admissions Committees of both the GTU and CDSP. For detailed information on admission requirements, click here for the MA application, click here to go to the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) website, or contact the GTU Admissions Office:
Graduate Theological Union 2400 Ridge Road Berkeley, CA 94709 510-649-2460 Application for Ph.D. and Th.D. Programs
Application forms for these programs are available directly from the GTU Admissions Office. Completed applications are due to that office by the above deadlines. For detailed information on admission requirements or to request an application, click here for the online application, click here to go to the Graduate Theological Union (GTU) website, or contact the GTU Admissions Office:
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