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4. Spiritual journey essays Essay one should describe your conversion experience, commitment to follow Christ, and spiritual journey since conversion. Essay two should address your call and/or direction for ministry or other Christian service and your assessment of your spiritual gifts. Also discuss your experience in Christian ministry in your essay (i.e., evangelism training, preaching, group leadership). These essays must be typed and demonstrate graduate-level writing skills. 5. Application for major or specialization 6. Church endorsement 7. Four references References can be from a pastor, professor, layperson, or friend who has known you for one year or longer and is not related to you. At least one reference must be from a pastor. 8. Official transcripts A transcript is required from every college or university where sixteen or more credits were taken. They must be sent directly from the school in sealed envelopes to Denver Seminary. Electronically issued transcripts are acceptable if issued directly by the institution or an approved issuing body. 9. Spouse's statement This is required if you are married or engaged to be married before beginning classes at Denver Seminary. 10. Divorce statement (if applicable) Applications can be submitted electronically or by mail. If mailing your application, send to: Denver Seminary Attn: Admissions Office 6399 South Santa Fe Drive Littleton, CO 80120 GPA Requirement In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants must: 1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university Students who lack a baccalaureate degree may qualify to apply for admission through the Undergraduate Degree Exemption (UDE) program. 2. Have at least a 2.5 (2.00 = C) undergraduate grade point average Applicants to the Master of Arts program (apologetics and ethics), (biblical studies), (theology), and the Master of Arts in Counseling program (clinical mental health counseling or school counseling concentration) must have a 3.00 (B) undergraduate grade point average. For applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard, it may be possible to enter a degree or certificate program under one of the exceptions listed below. Contact an admissions counselor for more information about these exceptions. a. Enter as a nondegree student and complete predetermined courses with a minimum GPA requirement. Specific courses and GPA requirements are determined by the department chair of the program to which the student is interested in applying. b. Submit a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a minimum score of 146 verbal and 4 analytical. c. Complete at least fifteen hours of graduate work at an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Nondegree Applicants Nondegree students are limited to a maximum of fifteen semester hours of credit. Individuals wishing to enroll in courses as a nondegree student must submit the following: 1. Student application for nondegree/audit admission 21