DMin Admissions Requirements

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We have a developing team of qualified and committed teachers and coaches; some are full-time faculty at Tyndale and some are adjunct and guest instructors with primary ministries elsewhere. A sampling of the teachers, coaches, and guest teachers include Dr. Elaine Becker (Director of the Degree Completion Program, retired Salvation Army officer), Rev. Dr. Arthur Boers (Professor, R.J.Bernardo Family Chair of Leadership, 2009), Rev. Dr. Paul Bramer (Professor of Christian Formation and Leadership), Dr. Larry Crabb (founder/director of NewWay Ministries), Rev. Dr. Earl Creps, Rev. Dr. Don Goertz (Assistant Professor of Church History, Director of In-Ministry MDiv Program), Rev. Dr. Roy Matheson (Professor Emeritus of New Testament, theologian-in-residence at Chartwell Baptist Church), Dr. Janyne Peek, Dr. Don Posterski (Research Professor of Christianity and Culture), and Rev. Dr. Brian Stiller (President of Tyndale University College & Seminary, 1995-2009, Chancellor, 2009-).

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DMin Admissions Requirements

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  • Master of Divinity degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution with a minimum B average*
  • Three years of ministry experience following the completion of the MDiv and must be in current ministry context
  • Written Personal Statement (5 - 7 double-spaced pages), outlining:
    • Key milestones in your spiritual and vocational journey
    • Description of your current ministry context
    • Your reasons for applying to this program, including specific ways in which you hope to grow and develop as a leader
    • Your goals and visions for the future
    • Your research interests or key ministry questions you are interested in exploring
    • Examples of your recent relevant reading and ongoing professional development
  • Documentation
    • Official transcripts from prior degrees
    • Resume including details of educational and ministerial background
    • Two letters of reference (one academic reference regarding your capacity for doctoral study; one professional/character reference).
    • Letter of Support/ Endorsement from your current ministry context
       

English Language Requirements: As per Academic Calendar (beginning page 48)
Requirements for International Applicants: As per Academic Calendar (beginning page 47)
 

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*Applicants without an MDiv, but with another master’s degree, are welcome to inquire about admission. Transcripts will be assessed on an individual basis to evaluate MDiv educational equivalency. We will formulate a customized preparatory study path to enable you to address any deficiencies and meet requirements.

 
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