Doctor Of Practical Theology Application | McMaster Divinity College

Personal Information

Legal Name*

First Name Middle Name Last Name

Preferred Name (if different from above)

Marital Status*

Single
Married
Widowed
Divorced

Gender*

Male
Female

Date of Birth*

Contact Information

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email*

Phone*

Status in Canada

Country of Citizenship*

Country

Mother Tongue/Language*

Country of Birth*

Immigration Status*

Date Status Obtained

TOFEL Score

If your first language is not English, you must supply evidence of English competence. A minimum TOEFL score of iBT 92 is required.

Program Information

Start Term*

Fall
Winter
Spring

Entry Year*

Please provide your area of interest within the selected focus area

(e.g. New Testament, Historical Theology, homiletics, etc.)

Course Load*

Full Time
Part Time

Full Time is 24 units (8 courses) or more in an academic year

Educational Background

Education

Please list all post-secondary institutions attended.

Degree	Major	School	Graduation Year

Have you previously taken degree courses at McMaster?*

Yes
No

Academic Honours Received (if applicable)

Ministry Involvement

Church where you regularly attend*

Church Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Denomination*

Supporting Information

Personal Statement
Please enclose a personal statement commenting on: What is your Christian experience? What is the nature of your present local church involvement and/or para-church involvement? What are your vocational and educational goals in pursuing the DPT? Why is McMaster Divinity College the best for you to develop the above? Maximum 2 pages. Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Writing Sample (or Thesis)
Please provide a sample of your writing in your proposed area of specialization, either in the form of a major paper/essay from a previous degree or a Master level thesis.
Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Describe Dissertation Project/Practice
Describe your research interest and how it is grounded in a practice of ministry (e.g. preaching, pastoral care, worship and liturgy, or leadership, etc.).
Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Work History
Please provide a brief description of your work history.
Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Ministry Experience
Please provide a brief description of your past and present ministry experience.
Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Other Studies/Certifications

If you have further qualifications and certifications that would be relevant to this application, please give a brief description of them.

References

Please provide the name and contact information of those who will provide your references. Online reference forms are available on our website.

Academic Reference

Name	Title	Institution	Phone	Address

Pastoral Reference

Name	Title	Address	Phone

Emergency Contact

Name	Address	Phone

Fees and Conditions

Fees are Non-refundable

A $50.00 fee is required for application to this program. You will be prompted to make this payment online upon submission of your application. If you are unable to pay online, please send a cheque or money order payable to “McMaster Divinity College.” Please check the program fee deadline below to see if a late fee is applicable. An additional fee of $25.00 is required for those applying after the application deadline.

Application Deadlines:

September entry - May 1
January entry - November 1

Application Fees:
If applying for September entry:

Before May 1st: $50.00
After May 1st: $75.00 ($25 late fee added)

If applying for January entry:

Before November 1st: $50.00
After November 1st: $75.00 ($25 late fee added)

Please note that applications will be accepted after the above dates, however financial aid is primarily apportioned to those who apply by the deadline.

Conditions*

I agree

I certify that the information given is true and complete. I understand that false information will invalidate my application. I also understand that reference letters are confidential and I waive my right of access to them.

How did you hear about McMaster Divinity College? (Check all that apply)*

Please provide more information: (name of pastor/alumni/current student/friend, publication, media, etc.)

Additional Requirements for International/Visa Students
- Proof of financial support as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
- TOEFL Certificate (minimum 92 IBT) if English is not your first language
- Official translation of foreign documents, including transcripts
- 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 $100.

Payment

Application Fee*

Total

$0.00

Advanced Professional Program Application Form

For students applying to the Doctor of Practical Theology program.

Personal Information

Contact Information

Status in Canada

Program Information

Educational Background

Ministry Involvement

Supporting Information

References

Emergency Contact

Fees and Conditions

Payment