Ashland Theological Seminary requires that an applicant have a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited undergraduate institution with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 (a student with a lower GPA will be placed on 24 hours of academic probation). The applicant's undergraduate education should reflect a substantial foundation in the liberal arts and demonstrate the ability to think clearly and communicate in appropriate oral and written English. It is understood that the student is prepared for a discipline of theological study with a seeking attitude. The Seminary welcomes men and women who are committed to the Christian faith, emotionally stable for leadership in the church and capable of academic discipline.

Ashland Theological Seminary reaffirms that it is dedicated to equal opportunity and affirmative action. It is the policy of the Seminary to admit students and to provide equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, age, or handicap, and to extend all the rights, privileges and activities generally accorded or made available to students in the school.

The applicant is required to submit the following credentials to the Director of Admissions of the Seminary no later than thirty (30) days before the first day of matriculation of the quarter in which the applicant desires to enter the Seminary:

  1. A completed application form (On-line Application);
  2. A non-refundable application fee of thirty dollars ($35.00);
  3. An official letter of recommendation from the pastor of the church in which the applicant holds current membership; (this letter form will be sent to you from the admissions office)
  4. An official transcript of all schools attended including previous theological training prior to matriculation. Students cannot matriculate until their transcripts have been received by the Director of Admissions;
  5. A recent unmounted photograph for identification purposes;
  6. A letter of recommendation from three (3) individuals who are aware of the applicant's personal character, work habits and achievements, intellectual ability, and personality factors.

Counseling Admission Requirements

  1. Admission to the Seminary;
  2. Undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale);
  3. Be available for a personal interview with the director of the counseling track desired;
  4. Complete psychological testing required of the individual counseling track.

Applicants From Unaccredited Colleges

Ashland Theological Seminary follows the recommendations of the Association of Theological Schools that if a student from a non-accredited institution applies for admission, the applicant, if admitted, will be placed on academic probation.

Guest Students - Please click here for application form and letter of request for guest student.

For information regarding International Students, please click here.

 

last update: 04/02/2006