Mission Statement
The Graduate Programs in Religion at Trevecca Nazarene University seek to provide women and men the opportunity to pursue graduate work in Bible and theology or Church and Community for service to the world through the church.
Admission Procedures and Policies
Admission
When applying for admission, each applicant must submit:
- Undergraduate transcripts — Transcripts should be sent by mail or fax to the School of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admissions, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN 37210.
- TOEFL scores (International students/students who speak English as a second language)
- 1 letter of recommendation
- Application
Admission decisions are based on the total picture prescribed by the applicants. No one item will necessarily lead to a denial of admission.
(1) Undergraduate Degree
Applicants must have completed an undergraduate bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution evidenced by an official transcript. Any student who does not meet this requirement may be granted admission with “academic restriction” to the program by the graduate religion faculty if all other criteria have been met. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 is required for regular admission. If an applicant does not have the required GPA, the applicant may petition the director of the appropriate Graduate Program (Theology and Biblical Studies or Church and Community) to consider alternative evidence of scholastic ability, including graduate work from other schools or acceptable test scores. According to the recommendations of the graduate religion faculty, an applicant may be conditionally admitted, or denied admission. Applicants admitted with academic restriction may be granted regular admission upon completion of his or her file and 8 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
(2) Letter of Recommendation
One recommendation must be provided by each applicant. This letter should be from a former teacher, preferably a teacher in the field of religious studies, if possible. A reference form will be provided to the applicant.
(3) International Students
All international students are required to take the TOEFL. Any student for whom English is a second language may also be required to take the TOEFL before regular admission. (International students, see the Admissions section of this Catalog for TOEFL requirements.)
Admission Status
Students will be classified in the following ways:
1. Candidacy Status
Students who have earned 32 hours of credit with a 3.0 GPA or better will be considered as candidates for the M.A. degree.
2. Graduate Transfer Students
An applicant who has earned graduate credit from another regionally accredited institution may transfer a maximum of 9 semester hours into the student's approved degree program. Transfer credits must carry a grade of B or higher in order to apply directly to the M.A. in religion program at Trevecca.
3. Dual Admission
Undergraduate students may begin their graduate work if they are within twelve hours of receiving their B.A. and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in religion. Students in this category will be admitted with “academic restriction.”
Tuition and Fees
| M.A. CHC Tuition: |
$463/credit hour |
| Total CHC Investment: |
$14,816 |
| M.A. TBS Tuition: |
$463/credit hour |
| Total TBS Investment: |
$14,816 |
Note: Additional fees may apply, such as the purchase of textbooks, supplemental course materials, and assessments.