Application Requirements

1. Agreement with the MDC Statement of Faith

2. Personal Statement

3. Official transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original sealed envelope or official digital transcript)

4. Three references (no relatives)

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

• Pastoral
• Academic
• Character

5. Additional Requirements for International/Visa Students

• TOEFL Certificate (minimum 92 IBT) if English is not your first language
• Official translation of foreign documents, including transcripts (WES evaluation may be requested)

NOTE: Students who do not possess passports from North American countries must pay a processing fee of $125.

International students who intend to relocate to Canada will also be require the following:

• Proof of financial support as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• A copy of your Canadian study permit will be required before registration

*A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after June 1 (Fall semester), October 15 (Winter semester), or March 15 (Spring semester).

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1. Agreement with the MDC Statement of Faith

2. Personal Statement

3. Official transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original sealed envelope or official digital transcript)

4. References

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

• Two academic references
• One pastoral reference

5. Name, title, and contact information for two additional people who are willing to speak on your behalf, if contacted.

6. Description of your past work experience, ministry and leadership experience, and other studies/certifications

7. Master’s thesis or writing sample in your proposed area of specialization

8. A one-page description of the topic you are considering for your dissertation project/practice

9. $100 non-refundable application fee

10. Additional Requirements for International/Visa Students

• TOEFL Certificate (minimum 92 IBT) if English is not your first language
• Official translation of foreign documents, including transcripts (WES evaluation may be requested)

NOTE: Students who do not possess passports from North American countries must pay a processing fee of $125.

International students who intend to relocate to Canada will also be require the following:

• Proof of financial support as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
• A copy of your Canadian study permit will be required before registration

*A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after March 15 (Fall/Spring semesters) or August 1 (Winter semester)

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1. Agreement with the MDC Statement of Faith

2. Personal Statement

3. Official transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original sealed envelope or official digital transcript)

4. References

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

• Two academic references
• One pastoral reference

6. Name, title, and contact information for two additional referees who are willing to speak on your behalf, if contacted.

7. Curriculum vitae that lists your past education, work experience, professional accreditations, publications, ministry and leadership experience, ancient and modern language proficiencies, and honours

8. Top 3 McMaster Divinity College faculty members by whom you would like to be mentored and brief description

9. Master’s thesis or writing sample in your proposed area of specialization (minimum 10,000 words)

10. A one-page description of the topic you are considering for your dissertation

11. $100.00 non-refundable application fee. Apply by December 1 for Fall entry and save on the application fee.

12. Additional Requirements for International/Visa Students

• TOEFL Certificate (minimum 92 IBT) if English is not your first language
• Official translation of foreign documents, including transcripts (WES evaluation may be requested)
• A copy of your Canadian study permit will be required before registration

NOTE: Students who do not possess passports from North American countries must pay a processing fee of $125.

*A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after January 15 (Fall semester) or August 1 (Winter semester)

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1. Agreement with the MDC Statement of Faith

2. Personal Statement

3. Official transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original sealed envelope or official digital transcript)

4. References

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

• Two academic references
• One pastoral reference

6. Name, title, and contact information for two additional referees who are willing to speak on your behalf, if contacted.

7. Curriculum vitae that lists your past education, work experience, professional accreditations, publications, ministry and leadership experience, ancient and modern language proficiencies, and honours

8. Top 3 McMaster Divinity College faculty members by whom you would like to be mentored and brief description

9. Writing sample in your proposed area of specialization (minimum 5,000 words)

10. A brief description of your anticipated area of study

11. $100.00 non-refundable application fee.

12. Additional Requirements for International/Visa Students

• TOEFL Certificate (minimum 92 IBT) if English is not your first language
• Official translation of foreign documents, including transcripts (WES evaluation may be requested)
• A copy of your Canadian study permit will be required before registration

NOTE: Students who do not possess passports from North American countries must pay a processing fee of $125.

*A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after March 15 (Fall semester) or August 1 (Winter semester)

APPLY NOW

1. Agreement with the MDC Statement of Faith

2. Personal Statement

3. Official transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original sealed envelope or official digital transcript)

4. References

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

• Two academic references
• One pastoral reference

5. Name, title, and contact information for two additional referees who are willing to speak on your behalf, if contacted.

6. $100.00 non-refundable application fee

7. Additional Requirements for International/Visa Students

• TOEFL Certificate (minimum 92 IBT) if English is not your first language
• Official translation of foreign documents, including transcripts (WES evaluation may be requested)
• A copy of your Canadian study permit will be required before registration

NOTE: Students who do not possess passports from North American countries must pay a processing fee of $125.

*A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after March 15 (Fall/Spring semester) or August 1 (Winter semester)

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1. Personal Statement

• Briefly describe your Christian experience, ministry involvement, and reason for pursuing a graduate certificate at MDC.

2. Official transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original sealed envelope or official digital transcript)

• Completion of an accredited bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, provide transcripts for any other post-secondary education or high school transcript (must be over the age of 25)

3. References

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

• One academic/professional reference
• One pastoral reference

A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after application deadlines:

Fall Semester         June 1
Winter Semester   October 15
Spring Semester    March 15

International applicants are eligible to complete the Certificate program remotely. In-person study dependent on approval by Immigration Canada.

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1. Agreement with the MDC Statement of Faith

2. Personal Statement

3. Pastoral Reference

References must be confidential. Please forward the appropriate reference form link to your referees who will complete the form for direct submission to our Admissions Office.

*A late fee of $50 will be charged to applicants after June 1 (fall semester) or November 15 (winter semester).

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Letter of permission from your home university giving permission for the course to be transferred to your current program

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