Research 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

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*

MA (Christian Studies) - Biblical Studies
MA (Christian Studies) - Theological Studies
MA (Christian Studies) - Ministry Studies
PhD (Christian Theology) - Biblical Studies
PhD (Christian Theology) - Theological Studies
PhD (Christian Theology) - Ministry Studies

Please provide your area of interest within the selected focus area

(e.g. New Testament, Historical Theology, Homiletics, Septuagint, etc.)

Start Term*

Fall
Winter

Entry 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 do you want to accomplish by working for a MA (Christian Studies) or PhD (Christian Theology)?
Why is McMaster Divinity College the best for you to develop the above?

Maximum 2 pages. Files must be less than 10 MB.

File

Curriculum Vitae

Please include your past education, work experience, professional accreditations, publications, ministry and leadership experience, ancient and modern language proficiencies, and honours.

Curriculum Vitae

Writing Sample

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

File

Description of Proposed Dissertation Topic

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

File

Preferred Faculty Supervisor*

References

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

Academic References

Name	Title	Institution	Phone	Address

Pastoral References

Name	Title	Address	Phone

Character References

Please provide the names and contact information of two additional references who are willing to speak on your behalf, if contacted.

Name	Title	Address	Phone

Emergency Contact

Name	Address	Phone

Fees and Conditions

Fees are Non-refundable

A $75.00 fee is required for application to these programs. 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:
PhD
January 15th

MA
September entry - June 1
January entry - November 15

Application Fees:
PhD
Before December 1st: $50.00
Before January 15th: $75.00
After January 15th: $100.00 ($25 late fee added)

MA
September Entry
Before June 1st: $75.00
After June 1st: $100.00 ($25 late fee added)

January Entry
Before November 15th: $75.00
After November 15th: $100.00 ($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 us?*

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