Master of Arts Program

Students submit the following:

• Completed application form 
• Personal Essay 
• Mentor form
• References from: 
  • Pastor 
  • Church member 
  • College professor or Counselor – if recent graduate (within past year) 
• College Transcripts (including undergraduate and graduate work) 
• GED and GRE scores (as applicable)
• Photocopy of a government issued identification card

Prerequisites: 

• At least a bachelor’s degree or educational equivalent from an accredited school is normally required (exceptions may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis) 
• Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on undergraduate work 

Transfer of Credits:

• Up to one fourth of the degree may be made up of transfer credits from an accredited Master of Arts program in Biblical Studies. Transfer credits will be evaluated by the academic department.
• The minimum grade point average (GPA) for transfer courses is 3.0.

Advanced Bible Placement:

• For Master’s students who received their Bachelor of Arts Degree at Shiloh University, up to 15 units toward the Master of Arts Degree may be awarded for biblical studies courses taken at the bachelor level. 
• For Master’s students who received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from another accredited Bible College, up to 15 semester units toward the Master of Arts Degree may be awarded for biblical studies courses taken at the bachelor level. 
• All Advance Bible Placement units will be evaluated by the academic department. 

Exception to prerequisites:

• A master’s degree from an accredited school will substitute for a bachelor’s degree. 
• Special Student (does not have a bachelor’s degree) – a limited number of special students may be admitted. 
  • High school degree or General Education Development (GED) test. 
  • Additional reference from church / denominational leadership. 
  • At least twelve years of work experience – detailed resume provided. 
  • 5 years of full-time ministry experience (or ten years part-time), and actively engaged in church leadership role – detailed ministry history provided. 
  • 500 word essay about applicant’s rationale for pursuing the graduate degree instead of the undergraduate degree. 
  • Either 30 semester units (hours) of undergraduate courses from an accredited school with a minimum GPA of 2.75, or passing score on GRE verbal and analytical sections. Passing score for the verbal section is 500. Passing score for the analytical is 4. Note that the GRE may be required even if the applicant has 30 semester hours of undergraduate courses. 
  • 30 semester hours of undergraduate studies should be in the following areas: 
    • Required: 
      • English / Communication – writing (3 units) 
      • English / Communication – speech (3 units) 
    • Combination of: 
      • History / Cultures (3 to 9 units) 
      • Humanities / Language (6 to 12 units) 
      • Social Science (3 to 9 units) 
      • Mathematics & Science (3 to 6 units) 
  • The entire admissions portfolio will be evaluated by Shiloh University. Applicants are encouraged to submit any additional materials in support of their application. 

Admissions Probation: 

• If a student has not met the admissions GPA prerequisites, but shows a strong indication of success in the Master’s program, they will be placed on admissions probation. The student will be on admissions probation for the first 15 units and must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average in all classes during the probationary period. 

GRE (Graduate Record Examination):

• Prospective students who need to take the GRE exam in order to apply to Shiloh University can obtain information about the GRE at www.ets.org/gre. 
• Our GRE Designated Institution Code is 6716. All prospective students taking the GRE to fulfill a Shiloh University admissions requirement must use this code to indicate Shiloh University as a score recipient.

English Language Requirement:

• Prospective students who are not native English language speakers are required to demonstrate proficiency in one of the following ways.
  • By submitting a satisfactory Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL score). The minimum internet based (iTOEFL) score is 76 or paper based (pTOEFL) is 540 for Graduate students. Information about the TOEFL test can be found at www.ets.org/toefl/. 
  • By submitting a satisfactory International English Language Test Score (IELTS). The minimum score is 6.5 for Graduate students. Information about the IELTS can found at www.ielts.org/
  • By submitting a transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester hours of credit at an English speaking accredited college or university. Student must have maintained a ‘C’ grade point average or higher and all non-U.S. transcripts may need to be reviewed by the World Education Services before they can be accepted for transfer credit.
  • By submitting a transcript indicating completion of an English Composition course offered by an English speaking accredited college or university.  Student must have received a ‘C’ grade or higher and all non-U.S. transcripts may need to be reviewed by the World Education Services before they can be accepted for transfer credit. 

Transcript Evaluation for Foreign Students:

• Students whose previous education did not take place in the United States will need to work with the WES (World Education Services) to have their educational experience evaluated. For information on the evaluation process refer to the World Education Services website at www.wes.org.

Master of Divinity Program

Prerequisites and Requirements

• See prerequisites and requirements for Master of Arts program (see above).

Transfer of Credits

• Up to one fourth of the degree may be made up of transfer credits from an accredited biblical and/or ministerial graduate program.
• The minimum grade point average (GPA) for transfer courses is 3.0.

Advanced Bible Placement

• For Master of Divinity students who received their Bachelor of Arts Degree at Shiloh University, up to 15 units toward the Master of Divinity Degree may be awarded for biblical courses taken at the bachelor level.
• For Master’s students who received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biblical Studies from another accredited Bible College, up to 15 semester units toward the Master of Divinity Degree may be awarded for biblical studies courses taken at the bachelor level.
• For Master of Divinity students who received their Master of Arts Degree at Shiloh University, up to 60 units toward the Master of Divinity Degree may be awarded. This should be done within three years of earning the Master of Arts Degree. For Master of Divinity students who received their Master of Arts Degree at another accredited school, up to 60 semester units toward the Master of Divinity Degree may be awarded.
• All Advance Bible Placement units will be evaluated by the academic department.