Admission Requirements
Applicants must provide documents attesting to:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, preferably in a liberal arts area
- Two undergraduate courses in theology or equivalent (See our Pre-Requisite Program offerings)
- A 2.75 GPA (Intl. students and Students applying for the MAPC or related certificates must have a 3.00 GPA)
- If GPA falls below the required minimum, then the Miller Analogy Test (MAT) is required
- Two years of experience in some form of education, ministry, or service as a professional or volunteer
Application Materials to be submitted:
- Application forms and fee
- Two recommendations with at least one from a person familiar with your religious/spiritual development
Note: Recommendation forms and envelopes are provided
- Official transcripts of all colleges and Universities previously attended
- An autobiographical statement (see Application Checklist below for details)
- An interview with a member of the STM Admissions Committee
Note: Upon receipt of application materials, you will be contacted for the interview
Time Limit
All work toward a degree from the School of Theology and Ministry must be completed within six years. This limit includes transfer credit.
Application Checklist (printable)
Admission is selective, and candidates are evaluated on their individual merits.