Application Process
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Certificate Program
Requirements
Official High school transcript, official GED transcript, or “Ability to Benefit Test” from Spirit & Life Seminary. Offered in collaboration with Spirt & Life Seminary, a COGOP Institution Program: Ministry and Theological Studies (English & Spanish Cohorts)
- Fill out the application at SLSEM.EDU under the “Apply Now”
- Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee to Spirit and Life Seminary.
- Submit a copy of your official high school (GED or college) transcript to info@slsem.edu or contact Spirit and Life Seminary to take the “Ability to Benefit Test.” ATB test fee is $25 (non-refundable). Documents may also be sent by regular mail.
- One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.
- Sign and date the Transferability of Credit Disclosure form.
- Complete, sign and date along with a Spirit & Life Seminary representative the PreEnrollment Checklist.
- Complete, sign and date along with a Spirit & Life Seminary representative the Enrollment Agreement.
Bachelor Program
Requirements
Official College transcript
Fill out the application at SLSEM.EDU / under the “Apply Now”
- Pay the non-refundable $60 application fee to Spirit and Life Seminary.
- Have your institution send a copy of your official college transcript to info@slsem.edu
- One letter of recommendation from someone other than a family member.
- Sign and date the Transferability of Credit Disclosure form.
- Complete, sign, and date the Pre-Enrollment Checklist.
- Complete, sign, and date the Enrollment Agreement.
Graduate Programs
Requirements
Submission of an official bachelor’s degree transcript from an accredited institution in any discipline, or an official certificate transcript from Spirit & Life Seminary.
Graduate Programs (cont.)
- Fill out application at cogopamd.org under the “ADMISSIONS” option; select “Master’s Program – application.”
- Submit non-refundable $75 application fee to AMD.
- Request official transcript from each accredited institution of higher learning documenting the completion of a degree. Transcripts must be sent from the institutions to AMD either by e-mail (amd@cogop.org) or regular mail.
Note: Graduates from non-American institutions will need to have their transcript evaluated. Transcripts form Candian institutions do not need to be evaluated. - Submit an autobiography describing your personal background (birthplace, family life, employment), church affiliation/credentialing, Christian experience (conversion, regeneration, sanctification, Spirit baptism, divine healing, ministry calling), and reason for applying to this graduate school. This should be typed, five pages, double-spaced with one-inch margins, and e-mailed to amd@cogop.org.
- Once the above is received, AMD will request recommendations from those whose names have been provided by the applicant.
Doctoral Programs
Degree: Doctor of Ministry
Requirements
(one of the following):
- Master of Divinity degree from an accredited institution.
- A degree in Bible/Theology with completion of a portfolio.
- A degree in a ministry related field such as counseling, education, and leadership with completion of additional seminary courses.
- Fill out application at cogopamd.org under the “ADMISSIONS” option; select “Doctor of Ministry Program.”
- Submit non-refundable $100 application fee to AMD.
- Request official transcript from each accredited institution of higher learning documenting the completion of a degree. Transcripts must be sent from the institutions to AMD either by e-mail (amd@cogop.org) or regular mail.
Note: Graduates from non-American will need their transcript evaluated. - Submit a 2-3 page personal narrative on your ministry call, experience, and development.
This personal narative may also be emailed to amd@cogop.org - Once the above is received, AMD will request recommendations from those whose names have been provided by the applicant.