- Evidence of commitment to Christ and moral character and conduct.
- Demonstrate sufficient life experience for adequate integration of course content with ministry and workplace contexts.
- Have earned a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a recognized college or university and maintained a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 system. Students having a GPA less than 2.5 may apply for admission under academic probation.
English Exam:
- All new applicants to ABTS whose first language is not English will be required to take an English proficiency examination. This exam will be administered through ABTS, and further details can be obtained from the ABTS office. The exam has both audio and reading portions, and will require approximately 2-3 hours to complete. The English Proficiency Exam serves as part of the ABTS application requirements.
- Completed application form.
- Official academic transcripts from all undergraduate schools attended.
- Reference forms from a pastor, elder, or deacon of the applicant’s local church and from one other person (not a member of the applicant’s family).
- All application materials should be submitted through the ABTS website and are accepted year-round. Acceptance for admission will be considered upon receipt of all the required documents.
- Applicants who have not accomplished any graduate studies are encouraged to complete the MRE degree before progressing to the MA degree. If the application process is not completed within six months from the date of acknowledgement of the application by the ABTS office, the applicant must re-apply.
Applicants who have fulfilled all application requirements, except official transcripts, may be accepted on provisional status and register for the Introduction to Graduate Theological Education course and one additional course for credit. However, credit will only be granted upon formal acceptance.