Professional Program Application | McMaster Divinity College

Personal Information

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 Selection

Program Selection*

Master of Divinity (MDiv)
Master of Theological Studies (MTS)
Graduate Diploma in Ministry (DipMin)
Graduate Certificate of Christian Studies (CertCS)

Start Term*

Fall
Winter
Summer

Entry Year*

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

Are you applying for transfer credit from another institution?*

Yes
No

Academic Honours Received (if applicable)

Employment Background

Please list all relevant previous and current employment.

Position	Location	Dates	Type of Work

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? Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

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	Address

Pastoral Reference

Name	Title	Address	Phone

Character Reference

Name	Title	Address	Phone

Emergency Contact

Name	Address	Phone

Fees and Conditions

Fees are Non-refundable

There is no fee required for application to these programs if application is submitted prior to the application deadlines listed below. A late fee of $25.00 is required for those applying after these deadlines. 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:

September entry - June 1
January entry - November 15

APPLICATION FEES
If applying for September entry:

Before June 1st: FREE
After June 1st: $25.00

If applying for January entry:

Before November 15th: FREE
After November 15th: $25.00

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

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 us?*

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