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Application Information for Doctor of Philosophy Students

Requirements for consideration

• Demonstrated Christian character
• The Academic Studies committee may also request an interview.
• A Bachelor's degree and a Master of Divinity degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution
• Completion of 16 semester hours of Greek and Hebrew, at least nine in either Hebrew or Greek (though not necessary before applying)
• One modern research language is required before entrance into the program (though not necessary before applying)
• GPA no lower than 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
• A sample research paper that demonstrates research capability
• Acceptable GRE score
• Completed application, including a rationale for PhD study (typewritten).

Application Requirements:

• Checklist of application materials
• Admissions Application: Applicants must complete all appropriate sections of the application form. The application should be typed or printed legibly in black ink. When listing colleges, universities and seminaries, include all that you attended, whether you completed a degree or not.
• Four completed recommendation forms: All applicants are responsible for distributing the required forms to the individuals listed as references on the application form. Before distributing the forms, be sure that your name is on them and that you have signed them. The reference forms must be completed by individuals that have known the applicant more than a year.
• Research Paper: This can be a paper that was submitted to meet the requirements for a master's level course. It should adequately show your research ability. We request that you submit a clean, unmarked copy of the paper.
• TOEFL Requirement: All applicants who have not completed a degree at an accredited institution in the United States must submit a TOEFL score. The TOEFL requirement is 550 (213 computer).
• International Students: All applicants requiring an F-1 visa must complete the pre-application process before starting the application. Contact the Admissions Office for details.