Admissions

Submission of the following constitutes a completed Master’s application file:

• A submitted online application, which includes:
• A non-refundable application fee of $30.
• Essay responses as identified in the online application.
• Two letters of recommendation, one pastor / spiritual mentor and one professional.
• Official electronic or paper transcripts for all degree issuing, post-secondary institutions attended. If admitted with an unofficial transcript, you may not register for a second term until the final, official transcript has been received.
• Personal interview, if requested by the Office of Admissions.
• Applicants to the Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling will receive instructions for the completion of a personality inventory ($100 fee) and follow-up interview.
• Review our student handbook and agree to abide by the policies therein before applying.

• Be a minimum of 25 years old.
• Submit a completed application (including required references, essays, application fee and official transcripts).
• Submit a portfolio or resume giving evidence of work/ministry experience, involvement in the life of the church, relevant certifications and personal experiences. 
• Submit of one or more of the following:
  • An official transcript showing completion of at least 30 semester hours of undergraduate work from an accredited school with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. 
  • An official transcript showing the completion of the Diploma of Theology in Black Church Studies at the McCreary Center for African American Religious Studies.
  • An official transcript showing the completion of a diploma from a Bible College or a ministry certificate from an Ashland Theological Seminary approved program.
• Submit, if applicable, a letter of recommendation from the program director of one of the above listed academic programs.
• Submit an academic paper following the guidelines provided by the admissions office. 
• Articulation of vocational calling as required in the application materials.  
• Participate in an interview with a representative of the Admissions team or the Dean of Ashland Theological Seminary, if requested.
• Review our student handbook and agree to abide by the policies therein before applying.

Submission of the following constitutes a completed Doctor of Ministry application file:

• A submitted online application, which includes:
• A non-refundable application fee of $30.
• Personal sketch submission as identified in the online application.
• Curriculum Vitae uploaded to the online application.
• Three letters of recommendation, one academic and two professional ministry. Per the online application, request specific recommendation forms from the Office of Admissions.
• Official electronic or paper transcripts for all degree issuing, master’s and doctoral institutions attended. If admitted with an unofficial transcript, you may not register for a second term until the final, official transcript has been received.
• Personal interview, if requested by the Office of Admissions.
• Review our student handbook and agree to abide by the policies therein before applying.