1. Applicants to the Master of Arts in Faith and Culture (MAFC) or the Certificate in Faith and Culture must:
   • Possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any field of study from a regionally accredited college or university (or at least be in the final semester of completion), and
   • Submit a Graduate and Certificate Program Application to the Center for Faith and Culture.
     
     
2. Admission is based in part on a combination of undergraduate (or advanced degree) grade point average (GPA), letters of recommendation, an essay on student goals and expectations, a writing sample, and a favorable interview by the CFC Admissions Committee as follows:
   
   
   • Criteria A
     • Hold a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 2.75
     • Three Letters of Recommendation: one personal character reference, and two from people in professional and/or academic supervisory positions.
     • Favorable review by the CFC Admissions Committee.
       
       
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   • Criteria B
     • Hold an advanced degree from an accredited institution.
     • Three Letters of Recommendation: one personal character reference, and two from people in professional and/or academic supervisory positions.
     • Favorable review by the CFC Admissions Committee.
   
   
3. While GRE scores are not required for application to the MA program, the CFC Admission Committee may request these scores and/or additional information from individual applicants in support of academic potential.
   
   
4. Applicants must submit a one to two page essay in which they indicate their expectations and the goals they hope to achieve in the program.
   
   
5. Though not required, applicants are encouraged to submit further documentation in support of their application, such as:
   • Listing of courses completed in American history, Church history, theology, ethics, philosophy, religious education, or other courses considered of particular relevance to faith and/or culture.
   • Evidence of certification through diocesan programs.
   • Other material which would support the candidate’s previous theological or religious education and experience.
   • The CFC Admissions Committee welcomes GRE scores, should the applicant desire to submit them.
     
     
6. After the Applicant’s file is complete, the applicant must also:
   • Complete an interview with two faculty members of the Center for Faith and Culture. 
   • All applicants who meet the basic criteria outlined above (A or B) will be interviewed.  In the case of long distance or undue hardship, this interview may be conducted by phone.
   • Immediately following the interview, students provide a written commentary on a subject related to faith and culture assigned by the CFC.  The commentary is completed on the same day as the personal interview.  The purpose of the writing sample is to illustrate student analytical and writing skills.
     
     
7. By way of exception, the CFC Admissions Committee reserves the right to waive specific requirements based on demonstrated overall potential for success.

If you are an International Student, Non-Degree Seeking Student, or Veteran, please review the additional admissions requirements below:

1. Additional Requirements for International Students
2. Visiting (Non-Degree) Students
3. Veterans and Dependents of Veterans