Admission Requirements

Applicants seeking admission to Emmanuel University are evaluated on the basis of academic ability sufficient to complete the selected educational program successfully within the allotted time frame.

All diplomas and transcripts furnished by the applicant for the purpose of admission requirements must be from an institution that meets or exceeds the standards of Emmanuel University.

Other factors that are taken into consideration are personal and professional goals and commitment of the applicant seeking entry. To be considered for acceptance, applicants that are United States legal residences are required to provide a copy of their driver’s license, social security card, birth certificate, and citizenship certificate. In addition to the requirements stated above, all applicants must be at least 18 years of age and provide evidence that they meet the minimum admission requirements by submitting the following supporting documents according to the selected course of study along with the Application for Admission:

 Bachelor of Religious Studies 

• A copy of the applicant’s High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate;
• Official high school transcripts showing a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70; and

 Master of Divinity

• A copy of the applicant’s Bachelor Degree or equivalent diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count);

 Master of Christian Counseling 

• A copy of the applicant’s Bachelor Degree of equivalent diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count); 

 Master of Missiology

• A copy of the applicant’s Bachelor Degree or equivalent diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count);

 Master of Theology 

• A copy of the applicant’s Bachelor Degree or equivalent diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count); 

 Doctor of Christian Counseling

• A copy of the applicant’s Master Degree in Counseling or equivalent diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• Evidence demonstrating the ability to write effectively and to produce a written doctoral project;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count); 

 Doctor of Ministry

• A copy of the applicant’s Master of Divinity diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• Evidence showing at least three years of post-master’s, full-time (or part-time equivalent) service satisfactorily in ministry or in the field of theology;
• Evidence demonstrating the ability to write effectively and to produce a written doctoral project;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count); 

 Doctor of Theology

• A copy of the applicant’s Master of Theology diploma along with corresponding official transcripts showing the successful completion of the degree with a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.00;
• Evidence showing at least three years of post-master’s, full-time (or part-time equivalent) service satisfactorily in ministry or in the field of theology;
• Evidence demonstrating the ability to write effectively and to produce a written doctoral project;
• A personal confession of faith (max 200 words count);

  
  Provisional Admission

  In certain exceptions, degree program applicants who are unable to furnish a copy of all the required admissions documents may be provisionally accepted with the approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Degree program applicants on academic probation or suspension at another university may also be provisionally accepted with the approval of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Provisionally accepted students will be placed on probationary status and must receive a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 for the courses completed during the first semester of acceptance or will be dismissed from the university. Students who meet the minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 during the probationary period are placed in regular standing in the following semester.

   

  Special Standing Admission

  Students who wish to officially enroll in selective courses, but do not wish to receive a degree may be granted a status of special standing. Students who enroll as special standing must meet the regular admissions requirements.

   

  Auditor Admission

  Students who attend classes for personal enrichment and not for academic credit may be granted auditor’s status. Auditors attend class with no obligations to participate actively in the work. Auditors will receive a grade of “”AU”” for every course completed. An abbreviated admissions process is necessary to receive auditor status. Audit fees are required for each class in which auditor students enroll. Degree program students may also enroll in any course as an auditor for personal enrichment.

   

  Special Student Admission

  Applicants are evaluated on the basis of academic abilities, personal and professional goals, character, and Christian commitment.

  Special Student Policy

  For those applying to The Master of Christian Counseling and Master of Divinity program applicants without an accredited bachelor’s degree:

  Emmanuel University has always been focused on helping students develop two capabilities: a vision for the Gospel and a passion for scholarship.  If you are considering a program in Emmanuel University you can be certain an education at Emmanuel University is grounded in Christian faith and built on a solid foundation of academic study.

  If you desire to explore a genuine Christian way to use your talents and skills in an academically challenging and spiritually maturing environment, we invite you to apply to Master of Christian Counseling program and Master of Divinity program applicants whose gifts and calling have been verified by the church but who have not earned an accredited bachelor’s degree may be considered for admission to a Emmanuel University master’s program as Special Students.

  Candidates for admission as Special Students are required to demonstrate a readiness for success in a graduate course of studies at Emmanuel University.  In addition, applicants must demonstrate at least 12 years of work experiences subsequent to the completion of a high school diploma and at least 3 years of full-time vocational ministry or at least five years of significant part-time ministry.

  Special Students are initially admitted on probation, but may eventually be removed from probation and Special Student status if they achieve student in good standing status.