Admissions for Seminary & Graduate School

We are honored you are considering a master’s or doctoral degree program at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School! We are confident that your seminary or graduate school study at LBC | Capital will be a transformative experience. Your admission application process start here, and we’ve made the process straightforward and convenient.

Apply for Master’s or Certificate Degree

Admission to any master’s degree starts here, regardless of whether you want to study online or in a blended format. The master’s admissions process has two parts: the application and the admissions portfolio. We’ll provide a checklist to guide you through each step. You can apply for a master’s degree at any time.

Apply for a Doctoral Degree

Start here to begin the application process to any of our doctoral degree programs. The admissions process has two parts: the application and the admissions portfolio. We’ll provide a checklist to guide you through each step. Admission to each cohort group is limited to 12 to 18 applicants, so don’t delay. You can apply for a doctoral degree at any time.

When Can I Start a Master’s or Doctoral Program?

Doctoral Degrees Course Term When Can I Start? Deadline for Acceptance
Biblical Studies (PhD) 16 weeks Fall Term (Aug) August 1
Educational Leadership (EdD) 8 weeks Fall Term (Aug) August 1
Leadership (PhD) 16 weeks Fall Term (Aug) August 1
Ministry (DMin) 8 weeks Fall Term (Aug) August 1
Masters Degrees Course Term When Can I Start? Deadline for Acceptance
Seminary Masters
8 weeks Fall Term (Aug)
Spring Term (Jan)
Summer Term (May)
July 31
December 11
April 9
Masters of Education
8 weeks Fall Term (Aug)
Spring Term (Jan)
Summer Term (May)
July 31 | September 25
December 11 | February 5
April 9 | June 4
Counseling & Social Work Masters
16 weeks Fall Term (Aug)
Spring Term (Jan)
Summer Term (May)
July 31
December 11
April 9
Business Masters
8 weeks Fall Term (Aug)
Spring Term (Jan)
Summer Term (May)
July 31 | September 25
December 11 | February 5
April 9 | June 4
Communication Master
Strategic Communication Leadership 8 weeks Fall Term (Aug)
Spring Term (Jan)
July 31
December 11

Can international students apply for graduate studies?

LBC | Capital is excited to offer international students the opportunity to earn their masters degrees from their home country through our online programs. No need to uproot your life. If you have internet access, we come to you. Our instruction and coursework for all our degrees are in English, therefore an English language proficiency exam (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo) will be required for any non-citizen international applicant to show proof of your English language proficiency.

International students seeking to study in the United States for their doctorate or masters degrees will be limited to those programs available on-location. Please contact the Seminary & Graduate School admissions office or international@lbc.edu for more information.

Learn more about international student requirements

This school is authorized under Federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students.

Contact us if you have questions or need assistance.