Prerequisites
Applicants are admitted to the M.Div. program according to the norms and procedures of the University's Graduate School. Continuance in the program is based on the students cumulative grade point average, performance in field education and skills courses, the annual academic review by the theology faculty and the Graduate Schools regulations.
Prerequisites for Admission
1. The completion of a bachelor’s degree.
2. Evidence of a capacity for independent study and scholarship. Such evidence is offered by (a) grade point average, as attested by transcripts of study for the bachelor's degree and any graduate work; (b) GRE scores of at least 500 in both verbal and quantitative, and 4.5 or higher on the analytical writing section; (c) recommendations from three instructors.
3. At least 18 semester credit hours in philosophy or the equivalent, and 12 credit hours in theology or religious studies.
4. Evidence of a mature personality capable of ministering to others. To this end, at least one recommendation supporting the candidates ability for ministerial leadership is to be submitted.
5. At least one year of full-time ministry or work in a social service context.
All M.Div. students receive a full tuition scholarship. There is no separate application required for financial assistance.
To receive information regarding application to the Master of Divinity Program, please contact:
Master of Divinity Program
University of Notre Dame
131 Malloy Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
phone: (574) 631-4256
e-mail: mdiv@nd.edu
fax: (574) 631-4291
