Admission

Consult the bulletin https://bulletin.andrews.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=20&poid=16896&returnto=4701  for complete information of the DMiss program and its requirements.

The documents required for your application to be complete are:
1. The application deadline is November 15, 2023. Apply online: www.andrews.edu/grad/programs/missiology.html

     The deadline can be extended if you have MSSN 546 Mission in Cultural and Religious Context.

     Please have the Application submitted by January 31, 2024.

2. All official undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all schools attended.
3. Three (3) recommendations—one of them must be from a church leader from a cross-cultural setting.
4. 1000-word personal statement.
5. A significant research paper.
6. Detailed description of applicant’s cross-cultural ministry work and experience.
7. Financial plan.
8. TOEFL and visa for international students—they should come to the US on a student visa (either F-1 or J-1).

Academic Requirements 

The minimum admission requirements are:
1. An MDiv degree or its educational equivalent, or other advanced master’s-level degrees in the related cognate discipline.
2. A GPA of at least 3.3 on a 4-point scale.
3. MSSN 546-Mission in Cultural and Religious Context. Needs to be completed by December 31, 2023.

     (MSSN 546 is offered on campus and online Fall, Spring and Summer semesters). 

4. A minimum of TOEFL score of 85 (iBT) or 565 (paper based) if secondary and undergraduate schooling was not in English or if requested by the DMiss Program Committee.
5. A significant work experience (typically 3 years or more) in a cross-cultural ministry context.

Cost

The cost per each Andrews University doctoral credit is USD 1471.00 (2023-2024); however, a 50% scholarship (on tuition) will be provided to each student accepted into the DMiss program.