Admissions

Master’s Program

1. Application form and a $75 non-refundable application fee. (Please contact The Jubilee School at info@jubileeschool.org to request for a copy of the application form)

2. Essays. Applicants must submit a written essay approximately 700-1000 words in length describing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. Applicants must also submit their admission essay no less than 1000 words, describing their reason for applying to the University and their study plan. All applicants to The Jubilee School should evince a strong a Christian character, potential for effectiveness in Christian ministry, and the scholastic ability and emotional maturity to handle a higher education experience.

3. A bachelor’s degree from a CHEA or USDE-accredited U.S. institution. Note: students with a baccalaureate degree from a state-approved or non-accredited institution are encouraged to apply and ask for a transcript evaluation to determine whether conditional admission is possible.

Applicants are responsible for making sure this information is mailed directly from the issuing educational institution to The Jubilee School:
The Jubilee School
Attn: Admissions
141 Belle Forest Cir.
Nashville, TN 37221

4. A minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent according to the institution’s grading norms, for all course work during the last two years of undergraduate study. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.0 may be admitted on probation under the following provisions:

  1. The applicant must complete sixteen hours of graduate courses with a cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  2. Successful completion of these requirements will lift the student’s probationary status and allow him or her to continue in the degree program.
  3. An undergraduate background supported by undergraduate achievement, which would indicate the ability to engage successfully in graduate theological studies.

5. Proficiency in Bible knowledge. A student seeking to enter The Jubilee School graduate degree program must take a written comprehensive examination in the area of Bible knowledge. The Bible knowledge examination tests a student’s comprehension of the biblical story in its progressive unfolding of the history of redemption against the backdrop of creation and sin.

6. Those whose native language is not English may opt to submit TOEFL score of 80 (internet-based), 213 (computer-based), or 550 (paper-based), or IELTS score of 6.5. The score must be obtained no later than two years prior to the date of application.

7. Recommendations. Applicants must submit at least three recommendation letters. One letter must be a reference from a World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor who is knowledgeable about the applicant’s church or ministry involvement. The other two recommendations should come from someone who is able to comment on your professional and educational goals and potential. This could be a professor or supervisor. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.

8. Sign the Jubilee School’s Statement of Faith.