Application Process

General Admissions Requirements

1. A testimony of Biblical salvation, affirming having accepted Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as Lord and Savior.
2. Letters of reference showing outstanding credentials in Christian character, commitment to ministry, and financial ability.
3. Completion and remittance of all necessary applications and fees.
4. Official transcripts of previous academic experience and satisfactory evidence of current academic ability for entry into degree programs.

Conservative Theological University admits highly motivated, qualified men and women who are involved in Christian ministries or who are preparing for Christian service. No student meeting admission requirements will be refused because of race, color, male or female, or national origin.

Application must be made on an official CTU form supplied by the seminary. (See Admissions Forms HERE)

The Admissions Office will only consider an application for admission when all required elements have been submitted.

When action is taken by the Admissions Office, the applicant will be notified of the decision with appropriate information of the next necessary step.

An application for admissions is valid for only one year. If the application process is not completed in a year, the application will become invalid and the prospective student must reapply.

Additional Entrance Requirements Criteria or Information

Institute
A high school diploma or GED is desirable but not required. Application form, fee, references, and personal testimony are all required.

Bible College (Undergraduate Level)
Applicants for Associate’s and Bachelor’s degree programs must have a high school diploma or GED, and have an official transcript sent to CTU. Exceptions are extremely rare; they must be requested and justified in writing, and be approved by the Admissions Department.
All other general requirements are necessary.

Seminary (Graduate Level) – Master’s
All general requirements are necessary. Master’s programs require an acceptable Bachelor’s degree as prerequisite. MA programs require a BA. ThM applicants must have proficiency in Greek.
Any exceptions must be requested and justified in writing and approved by the Admissions Department.

Seminary (Post-Graduate Level) – Doctoral
All general requirements are necessary.

Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
A MDiv degree or its equivalent is required as a prerequisite. A “A-B” aver age (3.0) grade point average [GPA] on a 4.0 scale is also required. Also required are at least two years experience in a specific career ministry. A current ministry can serve as the context of advanced ministerial studies, practical appli- cation and development.

Doctor of Biblical Philosophy (PhD)
A MDiv or ThM or their equivalent is required as well as a “A-B” average, demonstrated competence in research and writing, and a thorough knowledge of Biblical truth. Sufficient rationale for pursuing the degree is required.

Doctor of Theology (ThD)
A MDiv or ThM or their equivalent is required, as well as a “A-B” average, demonstrated competence in research and writing, a thorough knowledge of Biblical truth, sufficient rationale for pursuing the degree, and competence in the Biblical languages.

Doctor of Religious Education (EdD)
A MDiv. or its equivalent is required, as well as a “A-B” average, demonstrated competence in research and writing, a thorough knowledge of Biblical truth; also, a sufficient rationale for pursuing the degree and a level of competency in background, knowledge, philosophy and/or experience in Christian Education.

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