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Whether you are answering a call to ministry, pursuing deeper study, working for justice, or still discerning where your faith is leading you, your application is the beginning of a conversation. We look forward to learning more about you, and to helping you learn more about Candler.

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What you’ll need

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Three recommendations
Autobiographical statement
Academic writing sample
Plan of study (MRPL, MTS, ThM)
Resume
Official transcripts

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When programs begin

Final deadlines for domestic applicants

Program	Fallby July 1	Springby Dec. 1	Summerby May 1
Master of Divinity	Yes	Yes	No
Master of Arts in Religion and Leadership	Yes	Yes	No
Master of Religion and Public Life	Yes	Yes	No
Master of Theological Studies	Yes	No	No
Master of Theology	Yes	No	No
Doctor of Ministry	Yes	No	No
Non-Degree Students	Yes	Yes	Yes

Priority deadlines come earlier, starting January 15. See all deadlines.

Early action: November 1.Master of Divinity and Master of Theological Studies applicants who apply by November 1 receive an admission decision by December 15 and are considered for our most competitive scholarships, the Woodruff Fellowships and Dean and Faculty Scholarships.

Spring deadline: December 1.Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion and Leadership, Master of Religion and Public Life, and non-degree applicants can still start this spring. Planning for fall? The priority deadline is January 15.

Priority deadline: January 15.Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion and Leadership, and Master of Theological Studies applicants who apply by January 15 receive an admission decision by March 1.

Priority deadlines: February 15 and March 1.Master of Theology applicants should apply by February 15, and Doctor of Ministry applicants by March 1. Other programs are now admitting on a rolling basis, with decisions released monthly.

Now admitting on a rolling basis. Admission decisions are released monthly for all programs except the Doctor of Ministry. The final deadline for fall is July 1 (April 15 for international applicants).

International applicants

Review the additional requirements for international students. Your deadlines are April 15 for fall and October 15 for spring. Emory cannot issue visas for the Master of Religion and Public Life or Doctor of Ministry.

Dual degree, transfer, and readmission

Dual degree applicants complete a separate application for the non-Candler degree with the corresponding school. Transfer applicants submit a hard-copy Letter of Good Standing from their current institution.

Returning to Candler? Readmission deadlines are July 1 for fall and December 1 for spring. Contact our admissions team for the steps.

Questions?Explore online events or schedule a campus tour, learn about scholarships and aid, or reach us at candleradmissions@emory.edu.

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