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A message from Lincoln Seminary Dean Dr. Michael DeFazio

Spring 2027 Lincoln Seminary Admissions Dates

Classes Begin January 18

  • December 11 Application Deadline
  • December 18 Acceptance Deadline (all materials turned in)
  • January 1 Deposit Deadline

Lincoln Seminary Admissions Requirements

  • 1. Complete the free application.
  • 2. Send us your essay/writing sample.

    After the application is submitted, you'll find specific essay requirements (writing prompt and word count), as well as instructions for submitting your essay.

  • 3. Send us your transcripts.

    Official College Transcript(s): A transcript is required from the college/university where your undergraduate degree was earned. In addition to your undergraduate transcript, a transcript is required from every institution where you've earned graduate credit.

    College transcripts are official in 2 ways:

         1. Mailed directly from the college or university's registrar's office with a stamp or seal on the back. Opened transcripts will be not be accepted.  

         2. Sent electronically from your previous institutions through an electronic service to [email protected].

Our seminary degrees equip students for a lifetime of fruitful service to Christ and the church.

Lincoln Seminary Degrees

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who will teach my class?

    Just like in our undergraduate program, Lincoln Seminary's faculty set us apart. You’ll learn from practitioner professors—men and women with hands-on experience in their fields—in a distinctively Christ-centered community.

  • How much is tuition?

    Each graduate credit hour at Lincoln Seminary is $505 plus fees.

  • Are there scholarships available for Lincoln Seminary students?

    Yes! You can find all of our scholarship information here. And fill out your FAFSA with Ozark’s code, 015569.

  • Is OCC accredited?

    Yes. For current accreditation information, please visit occ.edu/accreditation.

  • Is the seminary program online?

    Yes, the Master of Arts in Christian Ministry can be a fully online, 36-hour degree. Or, choose from three 36-hour concentrations with required on-campus intensives.

    In the three 36-hour concentrations, a majority of your coursework will be online.

    · 80% of your coursework is personal study on your own schedule (research, writing, online discussion posts, etc.).

    · 20% of your coursework is community interaction on a pre-arranged schedule (Zoom, in-person intensives, virtual seats, etc.).

    Contact [email protected] for more information.

  • What is OCC’s statement of beliefs?

    You can view our full statement of beliefs here.

What's the next step?

Create Account (First-Time Users): Start a new application.

Log In (Returning Users): Continue an application or check your status page.