THE DIVINITY SCHOOL at WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY
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All applicants to the master of divinity program must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. A well-rounded liberal arts degree is the best preparation for the M.Div. degree program. Prior course work in religious studies, while not required, is certainly appropriate preparation.
Applicants should show evidence of personal integrity, spiritual and emotional maturity, qualities associated with effective leadership, strong communication skills, creativity and personal initiative, and intellectual discernment. As a University-based graduate school, the Divinity School seeks students who will constructively engage the diversity of the University, with openness to learning from persons of other religious traditions and from those who hold divergent values and commitments.
Applicants are selected on the basis of academic potential for graduate-level work, genuine promise for ministry, a clearly articulated commitment to Christian vocation, and evidence that the applicant will benefit from as well as enhance theological education at Wake Forest University.
Graduate theological education and vocational formation require a substantial commitment of one's time and energy. The M.Div. program is designed with the assumption that students will be enrolled full-time. Individuals interested in part-time study should consult with the Office of Admissions before applying to the program.
Individuals desiring admission to the M.Div. program should request an application packet from the Office of Admissions. In addition to the application, candidates must supply supporting documents that include:
Applicants are required to visit the Divinity School and meet with the dean, the director of admissions, and/or a faculty member. If travel is not possible, a telephone interview may be considered instead of a campus visit. Overnight lodging is available if needed. Campus visits should be arranged through the Office of Admissions.
The committee meets regularly to consider applications and make recommendations to the dean concerning admission. Initial offers of admission will be sent out as early as January for the following academic year that begins in August. Given the limited number of positions in each entering class, and considering the availability of financial aid resources, it is to an applicant's advantage to apply as early in the process as possible. Generally, applications will not be accepted after April 15 for the following fall term.
Deliberations of the Admissions Committee are confidential. Admitted applicants are not required or expected to reply to an offer of admission prior to receiving a confirmation concerning financial aid.
