Step 1 – Submit Electronic Application, Transcripts, and Personal Essay
- Electronic application.
- A resume.
- Academic and personal references.
- Official transcripts of all baccalaureate and graduate-level work.
- A personal essay detailing the understanding of their calling.
- International students for whom English is not their first language must submit a TOEFL iBT score of at least 80 (lower scores will require an interview).
Step 2 – Confirm Completion of Academic Prerequisites
The DMin Program Applicant must have completed an accredited Master’s degree in Theology, Bible, or Religion, or a Masters of Divinity (M.Div.) with a GPA of at least 3.50 (or as low as 3.25 with probationary acceptance). OR a student with accredited Masters in a secular field could complete the following pre-doctoral program courses:
Pre-doctoral Program Curriculum (Two Years) = Master of Ministry Degree
Class |
Hours |
Introduction to the Old Testament (BTHE 5003) |
3 hours |
Introduction to the New Testament (BTHE 5013) |
3 hours |
Systematic Theology 1 and 2 (BTHE 5243 and BTHE 5253) |
6 hours |
Hermeneutics |
3 hours |
Old Testament elective |
3 hours |
New Testament elective |
3 hours |
Physical Healing 1 (HEAL 500) |
3 hours |
Ministry Elective (we recommend one that focusses on Renewal Theology) |
3 hours |
History of Christianity (we recommend one that focuses on Revival History,
such as Azusa Street to the Present, REVL 5033) |
3 hours |
|
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 30 Hours |
Step 3 – Demonstrate involvement in Renewal Practical Theology
Applicants should demonstrate their level of involvement and/or experience in the practice of Renewal Theology. There are many ways this can be demonstrated. One could submit a resume’ reflecting several years of ministry practice which includes physical healing, emotional/inner healing, and deliverance. A resume’ may also include participation in training schools, ministry trips or other opportunities that contributed to one’s ministry model. Transcripts could include coursework from Global Awakening Theological Seminary graduate programs or Global Awakening College of Ministry (formerly CHCP).
Global Awakening College of Ministry/CHCP Global Awakening Theological Seminary
Levels 1 and 2 of Physical Healing,
Levels 1 and 2 of Inner Healing, and
Levels 1 and 2 of Deliverance.
HEAL 5003 Physical Healing 1,
HEAL 5023 Inner Healing 1, and
HEAL 5043 Deliverance 1.FFCU – GATS Doctoral Programs
Step 4 – Complete and Submit Doctoral Application Field Essay
Doctoral Application Field Essay
To display your writing ability, please submit a paper you wrote during your masters program. The paper should be at least 10 pages long and written within the last 10 years. The paper should show a clear thesis, persuasive argumentation, proper use of grammar, research and citation skills that demonstrate your abilities in these areas. Please let us know if you do not have a paper that meets the above qualifications, and we will send you some different guidelines to follow.