A minimum of three years of full-time pastoral experience subsequent to the M.Div. degree. Two more completed O.S.T. recommendation forms. These recommendations attest to the applicant's religious, moral and intellectual qualifications for ministry. The applicant gives the form to the recommenders. The recommender sends it directly to the Oblate School Admissions Office.
Ecclesiastical approbation is required when appropriate.
Spousal approval is required if married. Any student is expected to dedicate at least eight hours each week to D.Min. A detailed professional r sum including a list of all professional publications. Official transcripts in sealed envelopes of all studies accomplished at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This should include any past or present Clinical Pastoral Education.