Admissions Process

Persons seeking admission to study for the M.A. or M.Div. degree programs at Northeastern Seminary must complete an online application with the admissions office of the Seminary. Along with the online application itself, applicants must also furnish:

1. Three recommendations--each comprised of a completed form and an accompanying letter:
   1. One from the minister or governing church body with which the applicant is affiliated who can evaluate aptitude for Christian service
   2. One from someone who can judge the applicant’s readiness for graduate-level work, such as a former teacher
   3. One from someone who can objectively attest to the applicant’s maturity, work ethic, and character, such as an employer
2. An autobiographical statement: In this statement the applicant will narrate his or her spiritual pilgrimage, personal history, and relationships; discuss core Christian beliefs and values, and how these address society’s needs; assess personal strengths, weaknesses, and explain how a seminary education could contribute in this area; and outline vocational goals
3. An official transcript for all college and graduate work to date; before matriculating, those who do not possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university at the time of applying must either:
   1. submit a supplementary transcript indicating completion of the degree
   2. be accepted under the special admission designation; note: there is additional documentation required along with the application for those seeking admission as special students; see “Admissions Categories” section of this catalog
4. In the case of international students for whom English is a second language, a TOEFL score of 79 or higher is required

A person seeking admission as a non-matriculated student must complete the part-time application form, furnish an official transcript of her or his academic work that verifies the minimum requirement of an earned accredited baccalaureate degree, complete a registration form, and submit a deposit of $50.00.