Northland Baptist Bible College is committed to an individualized acceptance process. Our Graduate Committee carefully considers many elements in evaluating each applicant including, but not limited to, college grades, rigor of academic courses, leadership qualities, and personal references.

Admission Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution is a requirement for entrance into one of Northland’s masters programs. The applicant should have completed at least two years of ministry experience after receiving his bachelor’s degree. Any applicant to a master’s program having earned less than a 3.0 grade point average in his undergraduate program may be accepted on probationary status through the first two semesters of the required curriculum.

The following are criteria for admission:

1. a clear testimony of salvation,
2. involvement in a Bible-believing local church,
3. a willingness to subscribe to the patterns of life and conduct of Northland’s guidelines and standards,
4. a recognized bachelor’s degree.

Additional Requirements for Master of Ministry (M.Min.) and
Doctor of Sacred Ministry (D.S.Min.) Applicants:

1. The applicant should have completed at least two years of ministry experience after having received his bachelor’s degree. The applicant must maintain “in ministry” participation for the duration of his formal study at Northland and show the growth and competence in leadership and ministry skills that are normally expected at the master and doctoral level. The ministry requirement is necessary for the testing of ideas and the building of pertinent program principles into the applicant’s ministry.
2. The applicant must receive a formal written endorsement from his church or ministry supervisor as well as a letter of recommendation from key ministry people. Note: Northland graduates do not need any references.
3. The applicant will be required to participate in an initial interview with the director of graduate studies in conjunction with his first on-campus class.