The following provides information on filling out an Applications Form, submitting proper credentials, and fulfilling other prerequisites for the program.

Requirements:

In order to be admitted to a degree program in the Seminary, every applicant must do the following:

1. Fill out and submit the application form to the Registrar.

The Registrar
City Seminary of Sacramento
2020 16th Ave., Sacramento, CA 95822

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2. Provide a letter of recommendation with a statement of your Christian character.

A letter of recommendation from the minister or governing board of the church of which the applicant is a member, or other satisfactory source, stating the applicant's moral character, general ability, and special fitness to pursue theological studies. This letter should be forwarded to the Registrar of the Seminary at the above address as soon as the student has determined to enroll.

The Seminary will examine the student's credentials to ascertain whether the applicant is of good moral character and possesses the appropriate demeanor and prior education necessary for theological study. 

3. Choose a degree program and provide your reasons for doing so.

4. Send a transcript of previous academic work.

A full academic transcript of the applicant's college and/or high school work must be submitted. If more than one college was attended, there should be a transcript from each. If the applicant has not completed a regular course of academic study, the applicant may be required to sustain examinations in subjects essential in order to profitably matriculate into the course of study at the Seminary.

This letter should be forwarded to the Registrar of the Seminary at the above address as soon as the student has determined to enroll. Applicants for the M.Div. or M.T.S. degrees must provide a transcript showing the attainment of the Bachelor of Arts degree, or its academic equivalent, with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Courses in the undergraduate program should include philosophy, history, and languages.

Additional Steps (if required)

The Seminary may grant admission on the basis of the credentials submitted, or it may make one or more of the following requests of the candidate:

1. Meet with a representative of the Seminary for a personal interview.

2. Take a GRE.

3. Provide a physician's health certificate.

4. Take the English Language Proficiency Test

All international and English-as-second-language (ESL) students applying for admission must submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A minimum score of 550 is required for admission and must include the writing section (TWE), which is administered in September, October, March, and May. Applicants who score 600 or lower on the TOEFL must enroll in the ESL program at Sacramento City College or other approved program. To register for the TOEFL/TWE test, contact:

TOEFL/TWE SERVICES | P. O. Box 6151 | Princeton, NJ 08541-6151, USA | Telephone: 609-771-7100 |  Website: http://www.ets.org/toefl/index.html

6. Demonstrate a Knowledge of the English Bible

Every student is expected to have a thorough knowledge of the English language Bible. To expect to profit from seminary instruction apart from a thirst for God's Word is a waste of the time of student and instructor alike. Every prospective Minister of the Gospel must make the Bible his constant companion. It is assured that no student indifferent to God's Word will succeed at City Seminary of Sacramento. Although a love for God's Word and a genuine familiarity with the texts of Scripture are essential, it is also recognized that most students will lack the systematic tools necessary to take full advantage of the course of instruction. To address this common deficiency, introductory survey courses are included in both the New and Old Testament curricula.

7. Take a Preliminary Test In Greek

A preliminary examination is administered for those wishing to establish a proficiency in Greek, enabling those who pass the exam to enroll in New Testament courses without further language courses. Prospective students are encouraged to include Greek language in their undergraduate work, when possible. Greek is a prerequisite for New Testament courses and may be taken as part of the student's seminary program of instruction.