1.1 Application Protocols
Application for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies (PhD) program should begin with as much lead time as possible, as some application requirements involve time delays.
The PhD Admissions Committee only reviews fully completed files because a partially completed application does not always give an accurate picture of the ability to do doctoral work. For example, applicants with borderline cumulative or area grade point averages may have significant successful ministry experience. Such an applicant would be evaluated on the basis of both achievements, rather than just the GPA. This comprehensive evaluation might result in the student’s admission to the program. Some applicants mistakenly assume that a shortcoming in one admission criteria automatically disqualifies them from admission. In reality, significant achievements in other admission criteria may accommodate a shortcoming in another area.