Chafer Theological Seminary enrolls as students men and women who are of proven Christian character, possess appropriate spiritual gifts, and adhere to the CTS Doctrinal Statement. All degree programs are coeducational. However, the seminary holds that Scripture limits to men the roles which require teaching men or exercising authority over men.

The curriculum is designed to build on the baccalaureate degree, or its equivalent, conferred by an accredited college or university. Exceptions to this minimal scholastic requirement for entrance are necessarily limited. Graduates of unaccredited institutions, when accepted, are placed on academic probation for their first year of study at Chafer Seminary. This probation is removed after one year of satisfactory progress toward a degree (2.0 or above GPA).

Degree Admission

Applicants for admission must make formal application through the Admissions Office. All entering students (with the exception of some transfer students) will be automatically enrolled in the M.B.S. program. Transfer students should consult with the Registrar regarding entrance into the Th.M. program.

Applications may be obtained from the Admissions Office or downloaded here. A nonrefundable fee of $20 must accompany the application. (If the application is late, it must be accompanied by a nonrefundable late fee of $50.)

Nonbaccalaureate Admission

Nonbaccalaureate applicants must follow the same admission procedures as degree applicants. Applicants who lack the prerequisite college degree may apply for admission to the M.B.S. and Th.M. degree programs; however, a certificate will be issued in lieu of a degree until a bachelor's degree is completed, at which time a degree will be awarded. Admission of students without bachelor's degrees is highly selective. Qualifications that will be considered include maturity, educational background, ministry experience, and vocational goals.

Audit Admission

Some students may take courses for self-enrichment only. A shorter application form must be completed before enrollment in classes. The audit application fee is $20.

Admission Deadlines, Acceptance, and Matriculation

To facilitate enrollment, please submit the requested documents no later than June 15th for the Late Summer Module and Fall Semester; November 15th for the Winter Module, Spring Semester, and Early Summer Module. Applications submitted after the above deadlines must be accompanied by a late application fee of $50 and will be considered and processed only as time allows. The late application fee does not apply to audit students.

Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their character, academic records, the extent and quality of involvement in Christian service, their apparent gifts, and potential for Christian ministry. A letter of acceptance will be sent after the application is approved. Applicants who have been accepted into the CTS programs must matriculate within one year of the academic semester for which they were accepted. The applicant who wishes to enroll after one year must restart the application process.

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