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Admission Requirements

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Admission to the Master of Divinity (MDiv) program requires meeting the University's general admission criteria, application requirements, and the following:

  1. Evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
  2. Official transcripts confirming a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 on a 4.0 scale. Conditional acceptance may be offered in certain circumstances.
  3. One professional or academic reference (faculty member or supervisor) and one pastoral reference. Family members and personal friends are not eligible to serve as references.

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    Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville Covenant and agree to abide by the graduate student handbook. Applicants should also review the University’s doctrinal statement to understand our beliefs and Christian heritage, which serves as the foundation for our community.

    Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis according to criteria established by the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and Graduate Admissions. Applicants who present satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform at the graduate level are admitted to the MDiv program. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.