Admissions - Payne Theological Seminary

Student Life

There is a low student-teacher ratio at Payne Theological Seminary. Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who assists the student with decisions about course selections and course loads as the student matriculates.

Campus Life

The seminary believes that spiritual formation involves community. There is a code of conduct that emphasizes respect for all persons and their personal property. It is expected that all members of the seminary community observe this code.

Spiritual Life

All members of the seminary community are encouraged to participate in chapel programs. Distinguished preachers and scholars from outside the seminary community are invited to participate in these programs. The chapel is open on a regular basis for prayer.

Admission Process

Master of Divinity

Complete an online application at sis.payneseminary.edu.
Submit a $50 application fee, which can be mailed in the form of a check, money order, or online by credit card.
Submit official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation – one from the applicant’s pastor or denominational official and one from other persons, preferably college professors, who are familiar with the student’s academic ability. For students who have been out of school for more than five (5) years, one of the letters should be from a supervisor at their place of employment or the equivalent.
Submit a written 750-1,000 word essay on the subject, “What Is The Value Of A Theological Education To Me?” Included in the essay should be the motives for entering the Christian Ministry and those persons, influences and religious experiences that led to choosing a church-related vocation.

Deadlines
Rolling Admission – Candidates for our MDiv program are invited to submit their applications to the Seminary anytime to be considered for admission.

Have 3 years of ministry experience, an MDiv degree or equivalent.
Complete an online application at sis.payneseminary.edu, and submit a $50 application fee, which can be mailed in the form of a check, money order, or online by credit card.
Complete a background check. Please go to sis.payneseminary.edu and click on Academics; scroll down to the Doctor of Ministry section and click Background Check.
Submit an official transcript from the institution where the Master of Divinity degree was obtained.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation – A pastor or denominational representative and a colleague, a former professor, or other professional.
Submit a typewritten 750-1,000 word essay, define your personal and professional goals particularly related to your current ministry context, and describe how the Doctor of Ministry degree will help you to achieve those goals.

Deadlines
Candidates must apply by July 15 of each year for admission into the fall cohort and December 1 for the spring cohort.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fee Schedule (MDIV)

Tuition & Fee Schedule (DMIN)

Payment Plan

Financial Aid

Awards

Loans

Work Study

Helpful Links

Contacts

Admissions – Ms. Althea Smoot

Admissions & Community Relations Coordinator

(937) 971-2867
admissions@payneseminary.edu

Office Hours
M-F 9am to 5pm

Financial Aid – Ms. Daphne Parks

Financial Aid Services

(855) 831-7411
financialaid@payneseminary.edu

Office Hours
M-F 9am to 5pm

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Why Choose Payne?

Spiritual Formation

Growth, transformation, and the realization of divine human potential

Tolerance

Inclusive and accepting with love, justice, forgiveness

Excellence

The embodiment of, and passion for, high standards and achievement

Servant Leadership

Service to others with care, humility, and strength of character

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