GSDS - Graduate Certificate in Divinity Studies

Admissions Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution

• Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency

• GPA of 2.5 or higher

• Autobiographical essay giving testimony of salvation and reason for applying to the program

• Two letters of recommendation

• Read and sign the Carolina University Doctrinal Statement and the Standards of Behavior statement

• Read and agree to respect the Faculty Doctrinal Statement

• Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions

• Completed application with Carolina University

Graduation Requirements

• Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum and made a C- or better in professional core courses

• Shall affirm the Carolina University doctrinal statement

Courses (12 Credit Hours)

One course from each of the following disciplines:

Biblical Studies (BSO, BSN, BIN Courses)

Theology (THE Courses)

Ministry (MIN Courses)

Pastoral Counseling (MIN Courses designated as counseling courses)