Professional 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*

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

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

Program Selection*

Master of Arts (Theology & Ministry)
Master of Arts (Counselling & Spiritual Care)
Master of Arts (Global Christianity)
Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Graduate Certificate

Specialization*

Start Term*

Fall
Winter
Spring

Entry Year*

Course Load*

Full Time
Part Time

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

Anticipated Mode of Delivery

Remote (Online course 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 taken degree courses at McMaster?*

Yes
No

Are you applying for transfer credit from another institution?*

Yes
No

Academic Honours Received (if applicable)

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 enclose a personal statement commenting on: What is your Christian experience? What are some of the most significant learning experiences that you have had (formal or informal)? What is the nature of your present local church involvement and/or para-church involvement? What are your ministry and/or professional goals? How do you expect to contribute to the church and society through your future ministry? How do you expect McMaster Divinity College will help you with your ministry and professional development? 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*

Are you ordained?*

Yes
No

References

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

Academic Reference

Name	Title	Institution	Phone	Email Address

Pastoral Reference

Name	Title	Email Address	Phone

Character 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 $125.00.

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 (WES evaluation may be requested)
- A copy of your Canadian study permit will be required before registration

Payment

Application Fee*

Total

$ 0.00 CAD

Payment*