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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
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 may be admitted to a degree program
and will be placed on academic probation for 24 quarter hours). 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 the 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.
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, gender, age, or
disability, and to extend all the rights, privileges and activities generally accorded
or made available to students in the school.
Admissions
The applicant is required to submit the following credentials to the Director of
Enrollment Management 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 online application (http://seminary.ashland.edu);
2. A non-refundable application fee of thirty-five dollars ($35.00);
3. A pastoral recommendation form supplied via the online application. This
should be completed by the pastor of the church where the applicant holds
their membership; or if the applicant is a pastor, the form can be completed
by his/her supervisor;
4. An official transcript of all schools attended including previous theological
training prior to matriculation. Students cannot begin classes until their
official transcripts have been received by the Office of Enrollment
Management;
5. A recent photograph, for identification purposes only (optional);
6. Two additional recommendation forms supplied via the online
application. An Academic Recommendation to be completed by either an
undergraduate/graduate faculty member and a Personal Recommendation ;
7. A personal interview may be required at the request of the Director of
Enrollment;
8. Responses to several essay questions. These are included in the online
application.
*Letters of recommendation will be mailed to the prospective student upon receipt of application
fee and completed application.
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