Master’s Degree Applicants

North Park Theological Seminary offers four master’s degrees: master of divinity, master of arts in Christian formation, master of arts in Christian ministry, and master of arts in theological studies. Dual-master’s degree programs that pair theological education with business or nonprofit training are also available. Each program is designed to equip women and men for effective leadership and engagement in a wide array of Christian ministries.

Prerequisite:

The prerequisite for entrance to a master’s degree or graduate certificate program at North Park Theological Seminary is a bachelor’s degree (or its academic equivalent) from an accredited college or university.

To Apply:

1. Complete the master’s degree online application. The priority deadline apply for fall semester or to take courses in the summer is March 31; the priority deadline to begin studies in the spring semester is October 15.
2. Recommendations sent to North Park through your application portal. The reference forms and instructions will be emailed directly to the listed reference person. Each application requires three recommendations: pastor, church committee, and faculty/colleague.
   *Please note that the Church Committee recommendation should consist of at least 2 people who are not the individuals filling out your Pastoral or Faculty/Colleague references.
3. Complete and submit two required essays.
4. Request official academic transcripts from each undergraduate, graduate, and professional institution you have attended. Schools should send sealed transcripts directly to North Park by mail or electronically to dataentry@northpark.edu : 
   North Park Theological Seminary Admissions
   3225 W Foster Ave, Box 19
   Chicago IL 60625

   If you have attended another seminary in the past five years without completing a degree, you will also need a letter of good standing from the dean of that institution.

5. If you have a previously attended a seminary and wish to transfer graduate credit toward your master’s degree, read our transfer policy and process.

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