Graduate Religion

Trevecca Nazarene University admits students to the Graduate Religion Program who give evidence of ability and desire to pursue graduate study and who are committed to the enhancement of the Christian Ministry in any of its forms. Trevecca does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, handicap, national and ethnic origin, or denominational affiliation in administration of its educational policies, admissions or programs.

Application Forms  

Online Application for Admission to the Graduate Studies in Religion Program

Printable Application for Admission to the Graduate Studies in Religion Program 
(Note:  You will need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view and print this document.)
                                           
Application Fee

Please mail your non-refundable $25.00 application fee by check or money order (made payable to Trevecca Nazarene University) to the address below.  Do not send cash.
 
Academic Credentials

Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body. One official transcript from each college attended must be submitted to the Office of the Graduate Religion Program. Students who have attended Trevecca Nazarene University will not have to request the Trevecca transcript. To be admitted as a regular student, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.7. If the student does not meet this requirement, the student may request conditional admission.
Printable Request for Offical Transcripts (To be mailed to previously attended institutions)

Nationally Recognized Aptitude Measures

Students entering the program are required to complete, with an acceptable score, one of the following: Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT) or the GRE. 
Click here for more information concerning taking the MAT on campus.

Letters of Recommendation

Each student must provide two letters of recommendation. These should be completed by supervisors, department heads, principals, or other qualified educators (preferably religion professors) who can attest to the applicant's aptitudes for graduate work.
Printable Recommentation Form.
 
Interview with Director of Graduate Religion Program

Where possible, the director will interview all students. Interviews will be scheduled when the applicant's file is complete.

Acceptance of Application

The Office of the Graduate Religion Program will review all credentials and will notify the student of acceptance or denial, based on recommendation of the Graduate Religion Program Advisory Committee.
 
Class Registration Form

Following notification of acceptance into the Graduate Religion Program, all students must submit a class registration form each semester. This form will notify the department of the student's class preferences.
Printable Class Registration Form (To be submitted prior to each semester)

Special or Transient Students

Students who wish to obtain graduate credit beyond the master's degree may enroll as a special student. A transient student may provide a letter of good standing from another institution in lieu of the official transcripts. Applicants are required to submit an application and $25.00 non-refundable fee. Such admission does not serve as admission to the graduate program.

Graduate Transfer Students

A student who has earned graduate credit from other accredited institutions may transfer a maximum of 9 semester hours (with no less than a B grade) into an approved degree program. All transfer credit will be evaluated by the Office of the Graduate Religion Program.

Please send any forms not completed online directly to
Trevecca Nazarene University
Graduate Religion Program
333 Murfreesboro Road
Nashville, TN  37210