Ability to Benefit

Publication: Catalog

Policy Statement

Admission into Graduate Studies (MA, MABS, and MDiv) requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited or recognized college. Consideration is given, on very rare occasions, to applicants without a bachelor’s degree and those with degrees from colleges that are not recognized.

Policy Procedures

These exceptions are limited to no more than 10% of the total enrollment during a given semester.

Requirements for Ability to Benefit

• A minimum of five years of ministry experience
• At least thirty years of age
• Agreement to respect the Statement of Faithof Carolina University.
• Submission of a satisfactory research paper on a theological subject
• Submit complete admissions packet, including program-specific requirements
• Completion of a successful interview with a Graduate Studies representative
• No Advanced Standing
• Participation in a special advising program during the first semester
• Completion of the GRE or the MAT examination with satisfactory scores

Procedures for Ability to Benefit

• Submission of a letter of intent, an application, and a research paper
• Interview with a Graduate Studies representative
• Approval of the Graduate Admissions Committee