1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a few exceptions may be made in lieu of relevant academic background and extensive community involvement. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may be admitted as ‘Students-at-Large,’ and must successfully complete four graduate courses in order to be formally admitted to the MA degree program. These four courses will then be credited toward their MA degree program. While in the ‘Student-at-Large’ category, students are not eligible for institutional scholarships or government financial aid programs.

2) Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.

3) Four letters of reference: at least two must be academic, plus one from an imam, religious leader or other ministry professional, and one from a supervisor or colleague.

4) Written materials, including an autobiographical statement (250 words or less) describing your interest in theological study.

5) Current resume or curriculum vitae including description of recent work experience, participation in volunteer and community service, involvement in Islamic or other religious organizations.

6) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores are required of applicants for whom English is a not first language. The exam must be completed no more than two years prior to application. The TOEFL may only be waived if the applicant has completed another degree in English in the United States.

7) $50.00 application fee.

1) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; a few exceptions may be made in lieu of relevant academic background and extensive community involvement. Applicants without a bachelor’s degree may be admitted as ‘Students-at-Large,’ and must successfully complete four graduate courses in order to be formally admitted to the MDiv. degree program. These four courses will then be credited toward their MDiv. degree program. While in the ‘Student-at-Large’ category, students are not eligible for institutional scholarships or government financial aid programs.

2) Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.

3) Four letters of reference: at least two must be academic, plus one from an imam, religious leader or other ministry professional, and one from a supervisor or colleague.

4) Written materials, including an autobiographical statement (250 words or less) describing your interest in theological study.

5) Current resume or curriculum vitae including description of recent work experience, participation in volunteer and community service, involvement in Islamic or other religious organizations.

6) TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores are required of applicants for whom English is a not first language. The exam must be completed no more than two years prior to application. The TOEFL may only be waived if the applicant has completed another degree in English in the United States.

7) $50.00 application fee.

Students must apply for admission to Bayan’s degree and certificate programs through Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS). This can be done here. Select “Student at Large and Certificate Programs (SAL)” when starting a new application. Requirements for the certificate program are as follows:

1) Official transcripts from all academic institutions attended.

2) Autobiographical statement (250 words or less) describing your interest in theological study.

3) Current resume or curriculum vitae including description of recent work experience, participation in volunteer and community service, involvement in Islamic or other faith organizations.

4) 2 letters of recommendation as described within the application instructions.

5) $50.00 application fee.