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Admission Requirements

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Cedarville University transforms lives through excellent education and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority.

  • Requirements
    • Have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ
    • Hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved institution (preferred GPA of 2.3 or higher)
  • Application requirements - We encourage you to apply early for admission to Cedarville. As the applicant, you are responsible for gathering and submitting all the necessary materials required to have your application reviewed.
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    • Official transcripts — You must request these from your previous institutions (include graduate transcripts for any transfer credit you want considered)
    • Christian Character Reference — You will provide an email address on your application and we will send your reference a form to complete
    • Academic Recommendation — You will provide an email address on your application and we will send your recommender a form to complete

International Student Instructions

Applicants must also affirm their commitment to the Cedarville Covenant and agree to abide by the graduate student handbook. Applicants should review the University’s doctrinal statement to understand our beliefs and Christian heritage, which serves as the foundation for our community.

Each applicant will be reviewed on an individual basis according to criteria established by the School of Biblical and Theological Studies and Graduate Enrollment. Applicants who present satisfactory evidence of their ability to perform at the graduate level are eligible for admission to the Master of Theological Studies program. Cedarville University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability.