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References
Requirements
Before your application is reviewed, our admissions team must receive all required references. References should be individuals you have known for at least one year, and who are not related to you. Full-time or part-time staff applying under a Ministry Partnership should have their Professional Reference come from their ministry partner supervisor.
| Program | Required References | Reference Types |
Graduate Certificates
|
1 |
OR |
Graduate Degrees |
2 |
Note: MDiv applications will also require a church endorsement. ThM applicants who are current Gordon-Conwell students need only submit 1 faculty reference. |
DMin |
3 |
|
PhD |
3 |
|
| Program | Required References | Reference Types |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificates & All Non-Degree Seeking Students | 1 |
OR
|
| Graduate Degrees | 2 |
MDiv applications will also require a church endorsement. ThM applicants who are current Gordon-Conwell students need only submit 1 faculty reference. |
| DMin | 3 |
|
| PhD | 3 |
|
How to Submit
When filling out our online application, you will be prompted to provide references. The application form does not require the specific number of references based on the program you select. Please refer to the table above to review the specific number and kind of references required.
By providing a name and email address in your application form, we will automatically forward an email to your reference(s) with a link to fill out an online reference form. Once that reference form is submitted, our admissions counselors will add the reference to your application and update your application checklist.
Have Questions?
Someone from our friendly admissions team would be happy to reach out to you.
