General Entrance Requirements

Students admitted to Harvesters International Theological Seminary are chosen on the basis of spirituality, ministry zeal, character references, and scholastic ability. Applicants should possess qualities that give evidence of usefulness in the Lord's service that will make them desirable members of the Institute family.

For these reasons, candidates for admission must give evidence of acceptance of the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior, good Christian character, and a sincere desire to win others to Him. Membership in an evangelical/Pentecostal church and agreement with the Institute's doctrinal statement is also required.

All applicants to Harvesters International Theological Seminary are evaluated for admission on the basis of the following four criteria:

all academic records of senior secondary certificate (under graduate) postsecondary work for (post graduate), personal ministry history, character references, and statement of purpose for applying to the program.

A bachelor's degree from a notable college Bible College or Seminary is required. Each student must provide transcripts verifying a 2.5 grade point average (on a scale of 4.0). An individual with a lower GPA may be considered for admission as a non degree student. A student admitted to the non degree status is limited to taking a total of twelve credits (typically four courses). Once these twelve credits have been successfully completed, the student is eligible to reapply for admission to a degree program. By completing and signing the application, the student promises to respect and adhere to the standards of HITS.

The applicant also stipulates that he or she subscribes to the doctrinal statement of the Institute as found in this write up. Since Harvesters is an interdenominational school, the applicant agrees not to teach his or her own special views of doctrine or practice, nor to press them on fellow students.