ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission is selective, and candidates are evaluated on their individual merits.

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
A 2.75 GPA (Intl. students and Students applying for the MAPC or related certificates must have a 3.00 GPA)
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
An interview with a member of the STM Admissions Committee
Note: Upon receipt of application materials, you will be contacted for the interview

Transfer Credit
Students who have completed MAPS, MPM, MRE, MM degree or comparable theology or ministry degree may petition the STM admissions committee to accept the earned degree in total or part towards the MATS or MDiv. This process is completed by the STM admissions committee.

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.

Learning Communities
Each degree is rooted in the conviction that ministers and educators serve more effectively when they combine personal and professional growth with a Gospel vision of service to the community. Within a learning community, determined by the particular degree students seek, students pray, share their faith, and care for one another. Through participation in required orientations, days of reflection, community meetings, liturgy and worship, and hospitality students deepen their spirituality, practice pastoral skills, and express their theology.

Flexible Scheduling

Summer: The summer schedule consists of three two-week intensives. Courses meet on campus three hours daily and are scheduled mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Occasionally a guest faculty conducts a weekend offering. Students who wish to live on campus during summer sessions must apply to housing through the Residential Life Office (206) 296-6274.

Full Year: Courses are offered on campus in weekly three hours sessions during Fall, Winter and Spring quarters. Most courses are scheduled during mornings and afternoons with at least one course a quarter scheduled in the evening.

Weekends: At least two courses per quarter are scheduled on weekends for a total of two weekends per course. Typically students can only access one course per quarter in this format.

Other: Internships, practica, spiritual direction, retreats, and independent studies allow commuting students to complete some of their educational experiences in their own geographic areas.