Admission Requirements
Admission to Lexington Theological Seminary is based on academic record, promise for ministry, and leadership potential. An Admissions committee composed of the Dean, Faculty members, and the Director of Admissions evaluates applications. The decisions are based on information from the application, transcripts, references, and essay. Students transferring from other schools must have left in good standing.
DEGREE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
All requirements for admission shall be met by July 1 for a fall entry and by December 1 for a spring entry. Degree program students do not begin study during the January or Summer Sessions.
Students seeking admission to a degree program shall provide the following in a complete admissions packet:
- Application form
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- Essay
- Reference forms
- All students are expected to have a good command of the English language. For those whose first language is not English, documentation of a TOEFL paper test score of at least 600, a computer test score of 250 or higher, or internet test score of 100 is required.
- Application Fee
A bachelor's degree from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education (or international equivalent) is required of all applicants. A firm grounding in liberal arts generally provides good preparation for seminary studies. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for admission consideration.
In addition to academic record, considerations for Master of Divinity applicants include experience in a local church, sense of call, denominational recognition, and general promise for ministry. M.Div. students should be persons of Christian faithfulness and possess qualities that would indicate promise for effective ministry or service in the Christian denomination of their choosing.
Applicants for the M.A. in Pastoral Studies for Roman Catholics must meet with the Program Director prior to admission.
Applicants for the Doctor of Ministry degree must have a Master of Divinity degree with at least a 3.25 GPA average from an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education (or international equivalent). They must be currently engaged in the practice of ministry, have at least three years of ministerial experience beyond seminary graduation, and have the support of the congregation or organization being served. Persons accepted in the Doctor of Ministry program must begin the program in a fall semester.