Graduate Certificate Program 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*

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

TOEFL 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 Selection

Certificate Selection*

Start Term*

Fall
Winter
Spring

Entry Year*

Anticipated Mode of Delivery

Remote (Online courses only)
In-Person (In-person courses only)
Hybrid (Mixture of in person and remote courses)

Educational Background

Education

Please list all post-secondary institutions attended.

Degree	Major	School	Graduation Year

Education 2

Degree	Major	School	Graduation Year

Education 3

Degree	Major	School	Graduation Year

Education 4

Degree	Major	School	Graduation Year

Have you previously, or are you currently taking degree courses at McMaster?*

Yes
No

I am a:

Current MDC student
Returning student

Employment Background

Please list up to 3 relevant previous and current employment.

Position	Location	Dates

Employment Background 2

Position	Location	Dates

Employment Background 3

Position	Location	Dates

Other Studies

Other Professional Studies or Certifications Completed

(e.g. CASC, AAMFT, other accreditation)

Courses Taken	Location	Dates

Supporting Information

Personal Statement

Please attach a personal statement briefly describing your Christian experience, ministry involvement, and reason for pursuing a Graduate Certificate at MDC. Maximum 2 pages. Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 10 MB.

Ministry Involvement

Church where you regularly attend*

Church Address*

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

Denomination*

References

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

Academic OR Professional Reference

Name	Title	Institution	Phone	Email Address

Pastoral Reference

Name	Title	Email Address	Phone

Emergency Contact

Name	Address	Phone

Fees and Conditions

Fees are Non-refundable

There is no fee required for domestic students if application is submitted prior to the application deadlines listed below. A late fee of $50.00 is required for those applying after these deadlines.

International applicants (those not possessing a North American passport) must pay an application fee of $100.00.

Please choose the appropriate fee under the Payment section and you will be prompted to make this payment online upon submission of your application. If you are unable to pay online, please make the cheque or money order payable to “McMaster Divinity College".

Application Deadlines:

Fall Term entry - June 1
Winter Term entry - October 15
Spring Term entry - March 15

If applying for Fall Term entry:

Before June 1st: FREE
After June 1st: $50.00

If applying for Winter Term entry:

Before October 15th: FREE
After October 15th: $50.00

If applying for Spring/Summer Term entry:

Before March 15th: FREE
After March 15th: $50.00

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

Declaration*

I agree

I certify that the information provided in this form is complete, true, and correct, to the best of my knowledge. I understand that that false information or any evidence of plagiarism will invalidate my application. Plagiarism includes portraying the experience or ideas of others as your own or content generated by artificial intelligence software. I understand that reference letters are confidential and I waive my right of access to them.

How did you hear about us? (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

International students should review program details to find out whether you are eligible for remote or in-person studies.

Payment

Application Fee*

Total

$ 0.00 CAD

Payment*