Research Program Application

Personal Information

Name(Required)
Marital Status(Required)
Date of Birth(Required)

Contact Information

Address(Required)

Status in Canada

Country of Citizenship(Required)
Country of Birth(Required)
Date Status Obtained
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(Required)
Specialization(Required)
(e.g. New Testament, Historical Theology, Homiletics, Septuagint, etc.)
Start Term(Required)

Educational Background

Please list all post-secondary institutions attended with most recent listed first.
Education 1
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
Additional Degrees
Degree
Major
School
Graduation Year
 
Have you previously taken degree courses at McMaster University?(Required)

Ministry Involvement

Church Address

Supporting Information

Please enclose a personal statement (maximum 2 pages) commenting on: Why are you pursuing a MA and/or PhD degree? Why is McMaster Divinity College the best place for you to develop the above? What is your Christian experience? What is the nature of your present local church involvement and/or para-church involvement?
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please include your past education, work experience, professional accreditations, publications, ministry and leadership experience, ancient and modern language proficiencies, and honours.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please upload your Master’s thesis or writing sample in your proposed area of specialization (minimum 10,000 words).
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please upload a one-page description of the topic you are considering for your dissertation.
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.
Please provide your top three (3) choices for 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 Reference 1
Name
Title
Institution
Phone
Email
Academic Reference 2
Name
Title
Institution
Phone
Email
Pastoral Reference
Name
Title
Phone
Email
Character Reference 1
Please provide the names and contact information of two additional references who are willing to speak on your behalf, if contacted.
Name
Title
Phone
Email
Character Reference 2
Name
Title
Phone
Email

Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact
Name
Address
Phone

Fees and Conditions

Fees are non-refundable. A $107.00 fee is required for domestic applications to these programs. International applicants (those not possessing a North American passport) must pay an application fee of $134.00. 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 deadlines on the program page to see if a late fee is applicable. An additional fee of $54.00 is required for those applying after the application deadline. Please note that applications will be accepted after the above dates, however Financial Aid is primarily given to those who apply by the deadline.
Consent(Required)
How did you hear about us?(Required)
Please check all that apply.
(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