Graduate Admissions
Admission Requirements
Master’s Degree Admission
To apply for one of our Master’s programs, applicants must submit an official transcript from a college or university, secular or Christian, showing completion of a Bachelor’s degree (minimum of 120 credit hours) with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Degrees from verifiable Bible colleges are also welcomed and accepted.
Doctoral Admission
Applicants to our doctoral programs must submit a transcript from a secular institution, Christian college, or verifiable Bible college demonstrating completion of a Master’s degree in Theology, Ministry, or a closely related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
If your Master’s degree is not in a religious or ministry-focused discipline, we encourage you to begin with one of our Master’s programs to establish the academic foundation needed for successful doctoral study. If you believe your secular degree could be appropriate for your chosen degree path, talk with an advisor who will inform the admissions commitee on your request.
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Transfer Students
Queens College of Theology welcomes transfer students from all accredited and verifiable Christian colleges. Students who wish to transfer credits must work with an academic advisor once they are admitted to start their evaluation process.
Students must arrange for an official copy of their transcript to be emailed directly to the Admissions Committee. Once received, a committee member will be assigned to review and evaluate the completed coursework.
Credits will be considered for transfer if they closely align with required courses at Queens College of Theology and meet acceptable academic standards per our credit transfer policy. The Admissions Committee will make the final determination regarding transfer eligibility.
To finalize approved transfer credits, the student must request an invoice for the number of eligible credits they wish to transfer. Once payment is received, the Admissions Committee will apply the approved transfer credits to the student’s academic record at Queens College of Theology. Please review our transfer policies in more detail here.
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What to Expect in Our Master’s & Doctoral Programs
At Queens College of Theology, our graduate programs are designed for those who feel a genuine call to ministry and leadership. Whether you are pursuing a Master’s or a Doctoral degree, you can expect an education that is rigorous, practical, and deeply rooted in Scripture, while remaining flexible enough to fit your academic studies with your full-time ministry and family obligations.
What You Will Learn
Students in our graduate programs develop a strong theological and ministerial foundation that prepares them to serve with confidence and clarity. Throughout your studies, you will:
- Engage deeply with Scripture, theology, and church history
- Develop sound biblical interpretation and theological reasoning
- Strengthen pastoral, leadership, and ministry skills
- Learn to think critically about ministry challenges and real-world application
- For doctoral students, apply advanced research and reflection to ministry-focused problems and solutions
Our programs are designed not just to inform your mind, but to shape your calling.
What You Will Experience
Graduate study at QCT is intentionally ministry-centered and student-supported. You can expect:
- Faculty who are practitioners as well as scholars
- Coursework that connects directly to your ministry context
- Clear expectations and structured academic guidance
- A learning environment that values spiritual formation alongside academic growth
Doctoral students, in particular, will experience a high level of mentorship and accountability as they work toward advanced ministry leadership and impact.
Our Goal for Every Graduate
We will prepare you to be a leader for faithful, effective service in the Church and beyond.
By the time you graduate, our goal is that you will:
- Be theologically grounded and spiritually mature
- Lead with wisdom, competence, and integrity
- Be equipped to serve your community, church, or organization with confidence
- Graduate with clarity of calling and readiness for the next season of ministry
Alternative Admission Pathway: Life Experience Consideration
We recognize that God often prepares leaders through years of faithful service, not only through traditional academic pathways. For that reason, Queens College of Theology offers an Alternative Admission Pathway for qualified applicants whose ministry experience demonstrates readiness for graduate-level study.
Master’s Level Life Experience Admission
Applicants may be considered with:
- A minimum of 7 years of verified church leadership experience
- A letter of recommendation from a senior pastor or church board
Doctoral Level Life Experience Admission
Applicants may be considered with:
- A minimum of 12 years of verified church leadership experience
- A letter of recommendation from a pastor or church board member
Applicants pursuing this pathway should upload a ministry résumé and recommendation letter in the application section where transcripts are normally submitted.