Lakeland College

Master of Arts in Theology

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the M.A. in Theology program at Lakeland College, a student must submit:

• An official transcript from an accredited college or university indicating completion of a baccalaureate degree with a grade-point average acceptable for graduate work (normally, a minimum GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 point scale). A minimum of two undergraduate courses in biblical or theological studies are strongly recommended.
• Two letters of recommendation indicating the student's potential for success in a graduate theology program.

Students may take up to nine graduate semester hours before being formally admitted to the Master of Arts in Theology Program.

Students interested in working towards a professional M.Div. degree for ordination may transfer credits from Lakeland College to any number of theological seminaries.

Additional requirements may apply to those seeking ordination and licensure as religious professionals. Students interested in professional ministry should contact the appropriate agency of their church.