Doctoral Admissions - Bridges Christian College & Seminary

Click the following link to begin the application process by completing the online application.

Upon completion of the online application link above, please email the following documents to the Director of Admissions at gradadmissions@bcc.edu 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

NOTE: 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 gradadmissions@bcc.edu.

DOCTOR OF MINISTRY DEGREE PREREQUISITES

Successful completion of an accredited MDiv degree or its educational equivalent with a 3.0 minimum G.P.A., unless granted provisional acceptance.
1. The MDiv must be a minimum of 72 semester hours.
2. MDiv equivalency is determined by the admissions committee.
3. 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.
At least 3 years of full-time or bi-vocational ministry experience.
Must be currently engaged in ministry either full-time or bi-vocationally.
Official transcripts for all degrees must be sent directly to the school.
1. The applicant’s MDiv degree must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: (1) the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), (2) The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), (3) The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or (4) Regionally Accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
2. If the applicant is transferring from another school, then in order for the transcripts to be accepted, the school must be accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies: (1) The Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE), (2) The Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), (3) The Association of Theological Schools (ATS), or (4) Regionally Accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
3. All official transcripts must be sent directly to Bridges Christian College & Seminary from the institution.

REQUIRED ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS

Submission of a sample 12-page research paper.
1. The paper must be from the applicant’s MDiv work.
2. The paper should be double-spaced and in Times New Roman font.
3. The paper should include a title page and bibliography. The 12 pages of written content does not include the required title page and bibliography.
4. The paper must be formatted in Turabian/Chicago Style.
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.
The student must read and sign the Student Handbook covenant agreement forms.
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 eray@bcc.edu.
The applicant must read and sign the Student Handbook covenant agreement form on the last page of the student handbook.

Student Handbook Link

Pay the $100 application fee (non-refundable). You pay online at the following link: Payment Link.
A photo copy of a government issued I.D.
After the submission of all documentation, the application will receive an interview from the admissions committee.
Applications are then voted on by the Admissions Committee.