Requirements for Master of Practical Theology Online Program

Admissions Requirements

In addition to the Application for Admission, students must meet the following requirements for admission into the Master of Practical Theology degree program:

1. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) AND 30 hours of relevant graduate credit from a regionally accredited college/university or an institution accredited by the ABHE
2. A 2.5 minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) from the baccalaureate degree-granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed, as well as a minimum cumulative graduate level grade-point average of 2.5 in the previous master’s level courses taken.
3. Official transcripts from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which a minimum of 30 credit hours was completed, as well as the institution(s) where the required 30 graduate hours were taken.
4. Two references, including one from a pastor or denominational supervisor.
5. A completed Ministry Context form.
6. A three-to-four page autobiography and statement of ministry purpose. The ministry purpose statement should reflect one’s sense of God’s direction in relation to Christian ministry or service.
7. Unclassified admission may be granted to applicants who do not wish or plan to become candidates for the master’s degree from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, or who do not meet the above requirements. Such applicants must complete the unclassified application form and submit a copy of a transcript showing the conferred undergraduate baccalaureate degree. A maximum of 18 credit hours can be earned as an unclassified student. Students wishing to change from unclassified to regular status must follow normal admission procedures and meet all stated admission requirements.
   
   Residential Requirement
   The Master of Practical Theology can be completed 100% online. Students may choose to take onsite or hybrid courses.

Graduation Requirements

• Degree requirements must be completed within six years of enrollment with a minimum grade of “C” in each course, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Payment of all tuition and fees.