Doctoral Admissions

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Doctor of Philosophy Degree Prerequisites

Prior Education
  • Accredited Master's degree in theological/biblical studies or M.Div. (3.0 minimum GPA), unless granted provisional acceptance.
  • Master's degree must include a thesis
  • 12 semester hours of Biblical Greek
  • 12 semester hours of Biblical Hebrew
  • 9 semester hours of German, French, or Latin

Transcript Submission

All official transcripts must be sent directly to Bridges Christian College & Seminary from the institution.

Required Accreditation

Your Master's degree must be accredited by one of the following:

  • Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
  • Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)
  • Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
  • Regional accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education


If transferring credits from another institution, that school must also be accredited by one of the bodies listed above.

Doctor of Ministry Degree Prerequisites

Ministry Experience

  • At least 3 years of full-time or bi-vocational ministry experience
  • Currently engaged in ministry either full-time or bi-vocationally

Prior Education

  • Accredited M.Div. degree or educational equivalent (3.0 minimum GPA), unless granted provisional acceptance
  • M.Div. must be a minimum of 72 semester hours
  • M.Div. equivalency is determined by the admissions committee



Note: Students without the required amount of Master’s level credits may apply to obtain credits at the Master’s level at Bridges Christian College & Seminary to meet the prerequisites.

Transcript Submission

Official transcripts for all degrees must be sent directly to Bridges Christian College & Seminary from your institution.

Required Accreditation

Your M.Div. degree must be accredited by one of the following:

  • Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
  • Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS)
  • Association of Theological Schools (ATS)
  • Regional accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

If transferring credits from another institution, that school must also be accredited by one of the bodies listed above.

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How to Apply

Complete Your Application

Click the following link to begin the application process by completing the online application. Be sure to scroll down the entire page.

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Application Fee

There is a non-refundable $100 application fee. You pay online at the following link. Thank you!

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Submit Your Documents

After completing your online application, email the required documents listed below to the Director of Admissions.

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Interview & Review

Once we receive all your documentation, you'll be invited to interview with our Admissions Committee. After your interview, the committee will review and vote on your application.

Required Admission Documents

Required Admission Documents

Upon completion of the online application link above, please email the following documents to the Director of Admissions at [email protected] or send your admission information by U.S. Mail:

Bridges Christian College & Seminary
c/o Admissions Office
P.O. Box 15138
New Orleans, LA 70175

Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Document List

1. All official transcripts, as noted in the degree prerequisites noted above for your preferred program of study. Official TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE MAILED TO THE MAILING ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE from the issuing institution or emailed from the issuing institution. If the issuing institution is emailing the transcripts, then they may email them to [email protected].


2. Submission of a sample research paper.

  • For the DMin, the paper must be a 12-page paper from the applicant’s MDiv coursework.
  • For the PhD, the paper must be a thesis or capstone from the applicants master’s degree work.
  • The paper should be double-spaced and in Times New Roman font.
  • The paper should include a title page and bibliography. The 12 pages of written content does not include the required title page and bibliography.
  • The paper must be formatted in Turabian/Chicago Style.

3. Provision of a curriculum vita (academic and ministry resume) with an autobiography describing the applicant’s personal background (family life, employment, education), church affiliation/credentialing, Christian experience (conversion, regeneration, sanctification, Spirit baptism, ministry calling), and reason for applying to this graduate school. The autobiography should be 1-page long.


4. The student must read and sign the Student Handbook covenant agreement forms.


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5. Submission of the three reference forms from a (1) senior pastor/pastoral mentor, (2) former educator (if graduated college within the last 4 years) or employer, and (3) friend/general. Please note: the references may be completed, scanned, and emailed to [email protected].


Share this link with your references: bcc.edu/references. They can select their reference type and submit online.


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6. The applicant must read and sign the Student Handbook covenant agreement form on the last page of the student handbook.


Student Handbook →


7. A photo copy of a government issued I.D.


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