Prerequisite: Bachelor’s Degree 

Core Credits Required: 33-39

Total Credits Required: 90

Note: Credits are on the semester hour system.

Prerequisite: Applicants for the master’s level program must have a bachelor’s degree from an approved school. For students entering the master’s level programs, New Pilgrim recognizes the importance of a broad educational foundation. An appropriate program of undergraduate study includes adequate attention to general education.

Core Credits: The specific core courses required for each program are listed in the respective program description. Any request for a course substitution will be evaluated to determine if the proposed substitute course meets program requirements. A minimum of 33 core credits must be earned at New Pilgrim for any master’s degree. The number of core credits required is 33 for all Masters of Arts degrees with the exception of a M.A. in Biblical Counseling which has a 39 core credits requirement. The Master of Divinity degree has 90 core credits. Master’s level students have the following options to satisfy core credits above the 33 credit hour minimum to be earned at New Pilgrim. 1.) 

Transfer credits (grades of “B” or higher) validated for core credits must be from an approved school and must satisfy the requirements of the core program. 2.) New Pilgrim course work.